The Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) is a uniquely Asian, independent action-oriented research and advisory organization committed to maximizing private resources for social good.

Our Research

DGI
16 January 2018

Doing Good Index 2018
Maximizing Asia's Potential
DGI™ - a groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind study showcasing factors that enable or hinder private social investment and philanthropy across 15 Asian economies.
Tags: Philanthropy, SDO-Government Relations, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Reports
13 September 2018

Giving Back to the Future
Scholarships for Higher Education
While giving scholarships is highly popular among Asian philanthropists, there has been little, if any, attempt to measure impact and learn its best practices. The study serves as a crucial step towards filling this gap for philanthropists, foundations, and universities in Asia and worldwide.
Tags: Philanthropy, Education, China, India, Philippines, Hong Kong, Asia, Global

Doing Good Asia Knowledge Portal

Briefs
18 August 2019

Who’s Doing Good?
5 August 2019 - 18 August 2019
This bi-weekly brief is a one-stop shop for selectively curated news on "doing good." From mega-donations and CSR to nonprofits and social enterprises, "Who's Doing Good?" keeps you up-to-date with the ever-bustling market of philanthropy and charity in Asia.
Tags: Philanthropy, Education, Environment, SDO Management & Leadership, Social Enterprise / Impact Investing, India, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, Asia, Global, English
Reports
1 July 2018

Advocacy, Rights, & Civil Society : The Opportunity for Indian Philanthropy
Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy at Ashoka University
How can Indian philanthropists play a more enabling role in the nonprofit sector?
Tags: Philanthropy, SDO-Government Relations, SDO Management & Leadership, India, English