Read all Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) research reports featuring policy & regulation.
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Doing Good Index 2020: Profiling Asia’s Social Sector – The Path Forward 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 rise of social enterprises in Asia Social enterprises and impact investment are emerging trends in Asia. There are an estimated 1.2 million social enterprises in the six Asian economies we studied in depth, plus an additional 3.5 million in the two we spotlighted, China and India. Governments in just six economies are spending US$1
Business for Good: Maximizing the Value of Social Enterprises in Asia 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 »
“We must create a civilization where we can realize the best of human potential. This book helps us to understand how this vision is being realized in Asia today.” (Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Laureate and Founder, the Grameen Bank) “In today’s world, leaders must rely on partnerships that connect across business, government and civil society. In
Pragmatic Philanthropy: Asian Charity Explained – Book Read More »
The inaugural Doing Good Index examines the enabling environment for philanthropy and private social investment across 15 Asian economies. Composed of four areas–tax and fiscal policy, regulatory regimes, socio-cultural ecosystem, and government procurement–the Index reveals how Asian economies are catalyzing philanthropic giving. If the right regulatory and tax policies were in place, Asian philanthropists could
Doing Good Index 2018: Maximizing Asia’s Potential Read More »
