Rediscovering and climbing the donor pyramid

Tony Elischer, 2008

DOI: 10.4324/9781003145936-33

Mention the donor pyramid (Figure 2.3.3) and most people will either smile, as if to say ‘that old thing’, feign an understanding or engage to see how something that has been around for nearly forty years may still have a relevance today.

A pyramid with six blocks illustrating different levels of commitment of donors

Figure 2.3.3The donor pyramid

Many years ago I remember being outraged at an article in the professional press that declared ‘the donor pyramid is dead’ and went on to say very little under the sensational headline. As this was clearly an attempt from someone with very little passion for the thinking that underpins ...

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