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New Leader Overhauls Ford Foundation


Published in The New York Times: April 13, 2009
By Stephanie Strom

The Ford Foundation, the nation's second-largest philanthropic institution, has begun unveiling the results of a two-year overhaul undertaken by its new leader, Luis A. Ubiñas.

The changes define the foundation’s work and objectives more clearly, streamline its sprawling operations and place greater emphasis on demonstrating the impact of its programs.

"I think the upshot is that we will be beginning this next generation of work with a very clear sense of what we're trying to accomplish," Mr. Ubiñas said in an interview in his office near the United Nations headquarters.

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