AVPN Global Conference 2023 | 20 - 22 June 2023

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Han Peng Ho
Associate Director

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Singapore Management University (Lien Centre for Social Innovation)

About

At the Singapore Management University, Han oversees the programs and operations of the Lien Centre for Social Innovation. With diverse industry partners, he designs, implements and evaluates social innovation initiatives to promote social purpose and positive change in society. Current project include a small grants program to support research and capacity building in social and community development; university-industry collaborations to develop talent and capability; professional practices in CSR and social innovation; and others in needs and impact assessment, youth development and non-profit organizational development. A practitioner of multi-stakeholder programs oriented toward mid- and long-term outcomes, Han looks to work with funders, researchers and other practitioners committed to advancing sustainable living in Singapore, ASEAN or Asia. Han's interests encompass social, cultural and financial capital in the innovation stream; talent retention in Singapore's social service sector; child health, protection and early childhood education in Southeast Asia; rural quality of life and cultural heritage conservation; the relevance of museums to mediate community-interest issues; and the development of art, science, materiality and innovation in early societies.