Read all Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) research reports featuring health.
As more Asian economies enter super-aged status, there is heightened interest in the role of private capital and resources to support the region through this transition. The Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society’s latest report, “Building Age-Friendly Societies in Asia,” examines how philanthropy and other forms of private social investment are complementing public systems and […]
Maternal and child health (MCH) is critical to global health, poverty alleviation, and economic development. Yet across Asia, the impressive gains made over the past two decades in reducing maternal and child mortality are now at risk. The withdrawal of foreign assistance—such as from the United States, historically a major supporter of MCH in Asia—raises
Maternal and Child Health in Asia: How Asian Philanthropy Can Meet the Moment Read More »
Doing Good Index microsite Our interactive microsite lets you visualize, explore and compare our data. Use our graphics and maps to help you understand Asia at a glance. The data dashboard allows you to compare economies and track changes across time. Economy profiles present a visual and digestible deep dive into each economy. What is
Doing Good Index 2022: Assessing the Health and Well-being of Asia’s Social Sector Read More »
In the past ten years, wealth in China has increased dramatically and with it, philanthropic giving. According to the China Philanthropy Times , philanthropic donations of ¥1 million (US$154,560) or more amounted ¥27.63 billion (US$4.11 billion,) in 2018, up 50% from 2017. Not surprisingly, this shift has generated much interest both in China and internationally.
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Our DECODED series unpacks, explains and crystallizes issues critical for social investment in Asia. DECODED draws upon CAPS’ expertise in research, and access to an extensive network of sector experts and philanthropists in 18 Asian economies. This enables us to identify emerging trends in the region. Through DECODED, we translate these concepts into digestible insights. This
DECODED: Asia’s Social Sector Takes On Covid-19 Read More »
There is a growing trend in Asia of governments and the private sector coming together to address social needs, and our latest study spotlights these “public-private partnerships for social good.” With 88% of top business leaders in Asia believing such partnerships will become even more common over the next five years, it is more important
Public-Private Partnerships for Social Good: Rethinking PPPs Read More »
The data tells us that there are fewer children in India who would be classified as “vulnerable” under the 2015 Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act (JJ Act). The enshrinement of child rights into law shows that the protection of children has been formally recognized as a critical issue by the government of India.
A New Look at Second Chances: Institutional Care for Children in India Read More »
China’s health care challenges are immense. This report, the first in a four-part China Issue Guide series on the role of individual and corporate philanthropy in addressing key issues, examines the idiosyncrasies of Chinese giving and the role that philanthropy can play in bridging the gap between demand and supply of health care services in
China Issue Guide Series: Health Philanthropy Read More »
