Talk: Doing Good Better: From Good Intentions to Real Impact

Every year, billions are spent through government and private philanthropy to fight poverty, improve lives and address global challenges. Unfortunately, many programs fail to reach their full potential. At a time when global cooperation is under pressure and aid budgets are shrinking, every dollar — or krone — should be used as effectively as possible.

In this presentation, you will hear how good philanthropy is similar to capital investing, and how it can achieve far greater impact when guided by data and optimized for results.

About Eirik Mofoss:

Eirik Mofoss is a thought leader in philanthropy and international development, and an active voice in the public debate on how to spend public and private resources more effectively.

Eirik is the managing director of Langsikt – Center for Long-Term Policy, a politically independent think tank focused on tackling some of the most important long-term challenges in the world. He also serves as chairman of Gi Effektivt, a foundation dedicated to helping individuals, families, and foundations maximize the impact of their giving.

An engineer by education ('Indøk' NTNU), and with work experience from IT, finance, as advisor to the Conservative Party in the Norwegian Parliament, from Tanzania and as policy director at Norad, Eirik has a rare combination of analytical rigor and a deep commitment to meaningful global impact. His aim is to inspire others to do more good, and to do it better.