{"title":"Raj Kumar","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of \u003cstrong\u003eRaj Kumar\u003c\/strong\u003e, a thought-provoking author known for his insightful contributions to \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e. Raj Kumar's books are a beacon for those seeking to understand the dynamic interplay between business, education, and societal change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Business of Changing the World\u003c\/em\u003e. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of how entrepreneurial thinking and innovations in business can profoundly impact global education systems. Kumar skilfully breaks down complex concepts, making them accessible to readers of all backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRaj Kumar's writing not only informs but also inspires, encouraging readers to think critically about the role of business in shaping a better future. His work is an invaluable resource for educators, business leaders, and anyone passionate about making a meaningful difference in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Raj Kumar's enlightening works and discover how education and business can collaboratively forge pathways to transformational change.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-business-of-changing-the-world-by-raj-kumar-9780807059579","title":"The Business of Changing the World","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Business of Changing the World\u003c\/em\u003e introduces the new world of results-driven aid that could put an end to extreme poverty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on two decades covering global development as editor in chief of Devex, Raj Kumar explores how nontraditional models of philanthropy and aid are empowering the world's poorest people to make progress. Old aid was driven by good intentions and relied on big-budget projects from a few government aid agencies, like the World Bank and USAID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday, corporations, Silicon Valley start-ups, and billionaire philanthropists are a disrupting force, pushing global aid to be data-driven and results-oriented. This $200 billion industry includes emerging and established foundations like the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Entrepreneurial start-ups like Hello Tractor, which offers an Uber-like app for farmers in Nigeria, and Give Directly, whose app allows individuals to send money straight to the phone of someone in need, are also giving rise to this new culture of charity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a more sustainable philosophy of aid that elevates the voices of the world's poor as neighbours, partners, and customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRefreshing and accessibly written, \u003cem\u003eThe Business of Changing the World\u003c\/em\u003e sets forth a bold vision for how we can use our vote, our voice, and our wallet to turn well-intentioned charity into effective advocacy to transform the world for good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBusinesspeople, policymakers, entrepreneurs, nonprofit executives, philanthropists, and aid workers around the world will all be influenced by this transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355130941676,"sku":"9780807059579","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9065543482475.jpg?v=1744298687"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/raj-kumar.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}