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Read all Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) research reports featuring China.

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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Building Age-Friendly Societies in Asia: Philanthropy and Private Social Investment for the Elderly

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

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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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DECODED: Collaborative Giving in Asia

Our DECODED series unpacks, explains, and crystallizes issues critical for social investment in Asia. It draws upon our expertise in research and access to an extensive network of sector experts and philanthropists in 18 Asian economies, enabling us to identify emerging trends in the region. Through DECODED, we translate these concepts into digestible insights.   This

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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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Building Back Greener: Addressing Climate Change in Asia

Climate change and environmental degradation are increasingly impacting our society and have highlighted the necessity for collective action by individuals, governments, and the private sector. However, in a region where most economies are still emerging, striking a balance between ambitious environmental efforts and development goals adds a layer of complexity. This report examines the ways

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The Tao of Giving: Insights into Ultra-High-Net-Worth Giving in Greater China

In late 2022 and early 2023, CAPS surveyed 135 ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals—those worth more than US$30 million—across mainland China, Hong Kong, and Chinese Taipei.  Respondents answered questions about their philanthropy and other private social investments as well as their sources of advice, the impact of philanthropy on their personal lives and families, and their interest

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