Policy & Regulation

Read all Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) research reports featuring policy & regulation.

Giving Back Home: Exploring Diaspora Philanthropy to China, India, the Philippines and Vietnam

Diaspora philanthropy—giving by migrants and their descendants to support social, economic or environmental goals in their countries of origin—has long been part of how communities “give back home.” Today, as fiscal pressures rise and overseas development assistance to parts of Asia declines, diaspora philanthropy is gaining attention as a potentially significant yet underexamined source of development finance. This report […]

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Maternal and Child Health in Asia: How Asian Philanthropy Can Meet the Moment

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

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Corporate Social Responsibility in ASEAN

This report, commissioned by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council Malaysia (ASEAN-BAC Malaysia) and conducted by the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS), offers the first comprehensive look at Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) across Southeast Asia. It highlights the private sector’s crucial role in addressing major regional challenges like improving livelihoods, access to education and

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Evolving Corporate Social Responsibility Trends in Taiwan

Taiwan boasts a sophisticated market economy, distinguished by a thriving technology sector, strong connections to international markets, and a lively landscape of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This environment has created a dynamic foundation for the development of corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices. Understanding the trends and practices in Taiwan’s CSR efforts offers valuable insights

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Procurement for Good: Government Procurement from the Social Sector in Asia

Government procurement of goods and services from the social sector is mutually beneficial. It helps the government leverage the social sector’s subject expertise and community links to deliver more efficient and cost-effective social services while also providing legitimacy and a sustainable source of income to social delivery organizations. However, the potential benefits are contingent on

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Doing Good Index 2024: Examining the Readiness of Asia’s Social Sectors to Thrive

CAPS’ biannual Doing Good Index identifies the factors that drive or hinder the giving and receiving of private social investment to address social needs. Now in its fourth iteration, the Doing Good Index 2024 looks at how the four components of the Index—regulations, tax and fiscal policy, ecosystem and procurement—have changed in the last two years.

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Doing Good Index 2022: Assessing the Health and Well-being of Asia’s Social Sector

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

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