Philanthropy: Knowledge, practice and blind hope

Jung & Harrow offer a critique of philanthropic technocracy, challenging the common assumption that data and metrics alone can drive meaningful impact. They argue for a deeper understanding of community needs, emphasizing the importance of bridging knowledge-practice gaps. The authors caution against overconfident "blind hope" in technical fixes, advocating instead for approaches rooted in genuine community engagement and nuanced comprehension of complex social issues.