With GDP growth rates hovering around 6.9%-7%, the Philippines is one of the top performers in Asia. Strong civil society sector and the presence of many international social investors are catalysts for the country to achieve sustainable development.
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Social Investment Landscape in The Philippines
The Philippines has one of the most vibrant social investment markets in Southeast Asia with many social enterprises operating at scale. Local foundations and capacity builders play an active role in building the pipeline. Download the report to access the Philippines' social investment landscape.
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Alexie Ferreria-Mercado
Fiscal Sponsorship Manager and Field Advisor for the PhilippinesGive2Asia
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Adesh Tripathee
Lead Staff - Disaster Risk Reduction and Response APACHabitat for Humanity International
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Susan Bautista-Afan
Managing DirectorABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation, Inc.
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Gisela Tiongson
Executive DirectorJollibee Group Foundation
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Joanne Pacho
Senior Social Impact Account ExecutiveOracle NetSuite Philippines Corporation
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Rico Gonzalez
Managing DirectorBrixton xchange Inc.,
As part of ADB’s analytical and advisory partnership with the Philippines, this study informs the next phase of PPP reforms in the country supported through ADB’s technical assistance on strengthening PPPs in the Philippines (second phase) and the Expanding Private Participation in Infrastructure Program.
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The study provides an assessment of the current social enterprise landscape in the Philippines based on a sample of stakeholder interviews and online evidence, to identify the specific skills needed by social enterprises, the main barriers to social enterprise growth, and recommendations on how to grow the social enterprise space.
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By Jocelle Batapa-Sigue
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Taiwan is driving the creation of a smart city by enabling entrepreneurs and startups to use technology to solve Taipei’s pressing issues, and investing in innovative solutions that exhibit a ‘proof of concept model’. We have much to learn from Taiwan by nurturing innovation in the startup ecosystem and harnessing citizen participation for positive impact.
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January 31, 2019
Future of Impact Investing in Southeast Asia
By Outi Annala
Investors generally operate within market infrastructures that do not prioritise social, environmental and economic considerations. We are, therefore, required to ask: how can more capital be mobilized towards impact?
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