THE DAILY STAR :: Opinion :: Commentary :: Why not an Arab philanthropic spring?

THE DAILY STAR :: Opinion :: Commentary :: Why not an Arab philanthropic spring?: The developed world is gearing up to offer new aid packages to the Middle East, doling out billions of dollars in assistance funds in support of democratic transition in countries like Egypt, Tunisia and Libya. Arab private donors now have a rare opportunity to affect this transition and its outcomes, and to rebuild trust in the private sector as a key driver of economic recovery.