Who doesn't love a bit of healthy competition? In this episode, Rhod and Adam ask which country is the most generous in the world. Topics covered include;

2017 World Giving Index: Every year CAF publishes the world's most comprehensive analysis of charitable activity. This year's index reveals a global fall in giving with the exception of Africa which is witnessing a remarkable rise.

The potential of middle class giving in emerging economies: A new campaign by CAF called Groundwork for Growing Giving reveals the staggering potential ($319bn annually) of growing middle classes in the developing world to supercharge global charitable giving over the next generation.

Is giving related to the size of the state?: We explore whether the evidence supports the idea that charitable giving can only thrive in small state / low tax environments.

Related Giving Thought material:

• Report: 2017 World Giving Index
• Blog: World Giving Index shows Africa is the exception in a less generous world
• Video: CAF World Giving Index
• Microsite: Groundwork for Growing Giving
• Report: Gross Domestic Philanthropy: An international analysis of GDP, tax and giving
• Report: Give Me a Break: Why the UK should not aspire to a "US-style" culture of charitable giving