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Patsian Low

5 min read

This article was originally featured on Alliance Magazine.

In Asia, we are seeing greater interest in cross-sector funding structures i.e. social impact bonds & collective impact models. Hear from AVPN Policy Director, Patsian Low.

Olivia Wang

5 min read

Member SZC Impact Holdings provides best practices on how decentralized technologies can enable better impact assessments and thus facilitate social finance and inclusive economies.

Krishan Dhawan

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CEO of Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation addresses limitations in India’s present ‘electrification’ situation, and how the Foundation leverages on alternative energy solutions, technology, and policy frameworks to overcome these issues.

Pranav Kumar Choudhary

6 min read

Member Dr. Reddy’s Foundation’s multi-pronged skilling model has not only equipped youth in India, but also other key stakeholders, from employers to parents, to match skill-sets and overcome socio-economic constraints. Here are 5 takeaways on what it takes to scale skilling solutions.

Oliver Carrington

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New Philanthropy Capital shares 5 key findings from their latest research report, “Let’s Talk Mission and Mergers”, and recommendations to overcome barriers to mergers.

Angeline Chin

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Asia is growing, yet one of the key barriers to successful CSR programmes is the lack of qualified, well-equipped human resources. Find out how organisations with CSR expertise can support the social sector ecosystem by building stakeholder-capacity.

Jyotishmoy Deka

4 min read

As a social initiative, Nebula Infraspace has designed a flexible and innovative housing solution for migrant construction workers to improve their quality of life.

David Soukhasing

5 min read

Our AVPN member organization ANGIN (Angel Network Indonesia) have mapped the different types of institutions and figures in Indonesia to guide social investors to best leverage their expertise to support their endeavours.

Jim Jarvie

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Pioneering companies and financial institutions have been crucial in promoting sustainable agriculture and forestry investment, yet progress has been slow. USAID Green Invest Asia is taking the lead by working with mid-growth enterprises and linking them with investors to scale up profitable and sustainable agriculture and forestry practices.

Zelig Lee

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Around 200 policy practitioners and social investors attended the Policy Showcases at the AVPN Conference 2018. Here are 2 key takeaways from across 8 policy innovation initiatives.

Jackson Gates

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At the AVPN Conference 2018, attendees were encouraged to fill out a sticker detailing the financing instruments they use, the range of ticket sizes they provide, and the types of non-financial support they provide. Here are key insights into the information provided by these organisations, as we compare them to the findings of the Continuum of Capital report, also launched at the Conference.

Meeta Misra

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At the AVPN Conference 2018, collaborative funding was seen as a growing trend. A panel of thought leaders discussed the opportunities and challenges in developing successful collaborations.