About AVPN
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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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Advancing inclusive economies across Asia by expanding access to capital, skills, resources, and opportunities for people and communities to participate and thrive.
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Dr. Milind Antani is a Partner in charge of the Social Sector practice a at the multi-skilled, research-based international law firm, Nishith Desai Associates with offices in Mumbai- Nariman Point, Silicon Valley, Bangalore, Singapore, New Delhi and Mumbai - BKC and Munich. He is also partner in-charge of Pharma & Healthcare and Nanotechnology practice. Dr. Antani and his team advice clients on structuring of nonâ??profits and social businesses in India including setting up new entity, assist in setting up of Indian non-profit entities abroad, on compliance with foreign contribution laws, such as Foreign Contribution Regulation Act and provide strategic tax advice. He has authored and co-authored many articles, publications related to the social sector and pharma and healthcare industry including a book on CRAMS. He is a regular speaker and panelist at various national and international forums on the subjects of pharma, biotech, IP, clinical trials, healthcare, CSR, FCRA. He is also a visiting faculty at many institutions in Mumbai. He has been included as one of the world's leading practitioners in â??Who's Who Legalâ?? for Life Sciences 2014 and 2015 in the â??Regulatoryâ?? section as only lawyer from India. Dr. Antani practiced as an ENT surgeon for 14 years prior to joining Nishith Desai Associates as a lawyer. He has also successfully attended "Managing and Transforming Professional Service Firms-Indiaâ?? an executive training program organized by HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL.