About AVPN
Who We Are
AVPN is Asia’s largest platform for social impact, where over 700 resource providers, innovators and intermediaries from across 43 markets collaborate to mobilise capital. Grounded in deep regional expertise and partnerships, AVPN is building a thriving ecosystem that accelerates measurable progress toward inclusive growth, empowering Asia to lead the way in global impact.
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AVPN has empowered its community to connect, learn, act, and lead in advancing social impact in Asia. Take a look at our interactive Annual Review to learn more about our work and impact.
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For Existing Members:Â Current Vision, Catalyst, and Knowledge benefits and services remain unchanged through 31 December 2026. No action is required at this time.
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Dr. Chien-wen Shen is an Associate Professor of Business Administration at National Central University (NCU). He also serves as the Director of the Center for Media and Social Impact, Director of the Yunus Social Business Center, and Division Director of the University Social Responsibility Office at NCU. He received his PhD in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences from Northwestern University. His research interests include business analytics, information management, decision science, and social business/value. Dr. Shen has published over 100 papers and presented numerous invited, plenary, or named lectures. He has also participated in more than 30 funded research projects supported by Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, Ministry of Education, and National Science Foundation. In addition to his academic work, he is also the Executive Director of the Social Impact Institute of Taiwan. He established the "Yunus Prize: Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition" in Taiwan to promote social business incubation. Recently he dedicates himself on social value measurement, impact management, and media impact for social good.