Research by CAPS
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Pragmatic Philanthropy: Asian Charity Explained
Palgrave Macmillan, January 2018
“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 […]
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Interview with Ratan Tata
Dr. Shapiro of CAPS interviews Ratan Tata about the Tata Trusts' philanthropy in India.
Ratan Tata was the Chairman of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, from 1991 until his retirement on December 28, 2012. Effective December 29, 2012, Mr. Tata has been conferred the honorary title of Chairman Emeritus of […]
Research by other sources
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Social Innovation and Social Transition in East Asia
Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) & Leping Social Entrepreneur Foundation
This collection of articles examines the varying ways in which social innovation has evolved in China, Hong Kong, Korea and Japan. The authors delve into the impact that each country’s history, culture, and political and economic systems have had on […]
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Philanthropy and Islam
Mohamed Amersi & Ayatollah Fazel Milani (Philanthropy Impact Magazine)
This article analyzes the significance of charity in Islam. While philanthropy is embedded in most religions, it is one of the central tenants in Islam, instructing followers to connect with each other and the community at large. This article examines […]
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The Palgrave Handbook of Global Philanthropy
Palgrave Macmillan
This publication is a comprehensive guide to the philanthropic sectors of 26 economies, including China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam. It provides an overview of the landscape of giving, the role that government and religion play, fiscal […]