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Building the ecosystem
AVPN is building the ecosystem for social investors with an active presence in Myanmar - from foundations and impact funds to corporations, intermediaries and beyond.
The amazing story of Myanmar is that despite great political turmoil (a nascent but unstable democracy) their economy is among the fastest growing in the world. It is no wonder Myanmar is attracting a lot of investment in stable times. An emerging market country driven by a hunger for innovation and growth, Myanmar is a key country to watch for progress in affordable sustainable investment.
Social impact investors however need to play a role to help stabilize democracy in such strife-torn countries. During the military dictatorship period subtlety is needed in how investors can influence the politics for the better. Real trade, importing into Myanmar, being a lot more important than speculative investment during these times.
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Enriching Myanmar’s Human Capital
By Prospect Burma
Education, Employability, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation
Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation
Orbis: Eye Care for all – Clear Sight in Vietnam
By Orbis International
Education, Health
Aflouton: Empowering Children with Social and Financial Education
By Aflatoun International
Education, Employability, Financial Inclusion
Asian University for Women (AUW): Empowering Women
By Asian University for Women
Education, Gender
SOAPer School Program
By Soap Cycling Limited
Education, Health, Water and Sanitation and Hygiene
Ecozen Solutions
By Ecozen
Agriculture, Climate Action and Environment, Energy
Climate Action and Environment, Financial Inclusion, Gender
Resources
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Blogs
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Health
Preparing for the Next Health Crisis
Gender
Supporting Women in Crisis and Conflict: 4 Lessons From Myanmar and Afghanistan
Climate Action and Environment
Can ESG be the Silver Bullet for the Agriculture sector?
Affordable Housing, Agriculture, Climate Action and Environment, Health, Nutrition
The Power of Collaboration
Myanmar Aid: Two Stories of Action and Hope
Health
Investing in Technology to Enhance Impact in a Post-COVID World
Press
Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage from sources all around the world.
Philanthropy moving beyond writing cheques to more direct involvement
New generation of philanthropists more hands-on and don’t just write cheques: President Halimah
Meet the ‘solutionists’: Asia’s new generation of social problem-solvers
Social Investors in Asia embark on a new era to revive global and national economies through collaboration
Social Investors in Asia embark on a new era to revive global and national economies through collaboration
First-of-its-kind impact platform dedicated to address urgent youth issues in Asia
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Building strategic social investment
Myanmar has a vibrant social investment community, helped by many ex-pats who see enormous growth potential in a formerly suppressed development nation. As well as agriculture, textiles and (extractive) mining are key industries that need some better protection and support from public and private investors. The rise of incubators and accelerators has helped in these efforts.
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Andy Anett
Unreasonable Group, Regional Manager APAC
Giulia Zino
Proximity Designs, Head of Donor Relations at Proximity Designs
Michelle Kamau
KBZ, Head of Community Engagement and Social Purpose
Anastasia Howe
Conyat Create, Co-founder and Managing Director
Rita Sullivan
Impact Hub, angon, Funding and Partnership Development Adviser
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Building strategic social investment
Myanmar’s social economy is transitioning to the growth stage, driven by collaborative philanthropy and creative approaches to social funding such as pooled CSR funds.
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Prae Sunantaraks
Mekong Region Director at AVPN
