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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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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
Digital Literacy Project
By CCEducare Myanmar
Education, Employability
Ecozen Solutions
By Ecozen
Agriculture, Climate Action and Environment, Energy
Lighting Myanmar’s Off-Grid Households
By SolarHome
Climate Action and Environment, Energy
Solve Education: Mobile Game App for Education and Employment
By Solve Education!
Education, Employability
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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
Nutrition
COVID-19 Impact on Food and Nutrition Security in Asia
Press
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AVPN creates philanthropic Digital Transformation Fund to help underserved and impacted communities in Korea, with a USD1 million grant from Google.org
Responsible Investing: Impact Investments Gaining Traction
Naina Subberwal Batra: Philanthropists, let your grantees be brave
Gender
Gender Inequality is a Complex Behavioral Issue Complicated by Other Forms of Discrimination: Naina Batra
Affordable Housing, Ageing, Agriculture, Arts and Culture, Climate Action and Environment, Conservation, Education, Employability, Energy, Financial Inclusion, Gender, Governance, Health, Land conservation, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation, Nutrition, Water and Sanitation and Hygiene
First Impact Investing Fellowship for Asset Owners and Managers in Asia and Africa
Climate Action and Environment, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation
Asia-Based Winners of the 2021 SAFE STEPS Disaster-Tech Awards
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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
Market focus
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
