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 doing 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
15 September 2019

Who’s Doing Good?
2 September 2019 - 15 September 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, Disaster Relief, CSR, Environment, SDO Management & Leadership, Social Enterprise / Impact Investing, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Global, English
Articles
17 September 2017

Charity in China, Where Giving Begins on Your Phone
Shen Bin (Sixth Tone)
Across society, online altruism is fast becoming a fun, public, and even competitive mobile phenomenon.
Tags: Philanthropy, China, English