Capitalist Philanthropy and Hegemonic Partnerships

This article critically examines the relationship between giving and business interests within neoliberal capitalist philanthropy. It questions partnerships between philanthropists and private corporations, and their motivations for engaging in poverty-related philanthropy. The discussion focuses on the involvement of capitalist philanthropic foundations in agricultural commodification in Sub-Saharan Africa through the New Green Revolution and genetically modified (GM) technologies. The author analyzes how these new structures of philanthropy, while praised for integrating business principles into the non-profit sector, may serve to advance business development and growth.