Institute of Development Studies

The Bellagio Initiative

'The Future of Philanthropy and Development in the Pursuit of Human Wellbeing'

The Bellagio Initiative is a series of global consultations that aims to:

• Explore trends and opportunities in philanthropy and development
• Formulate a new framework for philanthropy and development for a changing world
• Mobilise new resources for promoting human wellbeing

Throughout 2011, the Bellagio Initiative is engaging practitioners, opinion leaders, social entrepreneurs and donors.

See The Bellagio Initiative website for more information or view the Twitter account.

The Bellagio Initiative is led by the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), the Resource Alliance and the Rockefeller Foundation.

• Project dates: August 2011 - Ongoing
• Project status: Open
• Funder: Rockefeller Foundation

Researchers

• J. Allister McGregor
• Noshua Watson

Partner Organisations

• Resource Alliance

Selected News

• Bellagio Initiative starts an IDS-led global debate exploring the future of philanthropy and international development