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Building the ecosystem
AVPN is building the ecosystem for social investors with an active presence in Korea - from foundations and impact funds to corporations, intermediaries and beyond.
After several decades of demonstrating rapid economic growth, South Korea is now sprouting demand for sustainable investing. With the new goal of increasing up to 50 percent of its investment in ESG assets by 2022, the country aims to set an example of social responsibility in Asia.
DEAL SHARE PLATFORM
Support deals in South Korea
Support and scale high-impact solutions that have been endorsed by AVPN members throughout South Korea.
Growing Code Club and CoderDojo
By Raspberry Pi Foundation
Education
Environmental Initiative to Go Green
By Marine Innovation
Climate Action and Environment
Vook
By Uniquegood Company
Employability
Climate Action and Environment
Ageing, Health
Pathways to Prosperity
By ClimateWorks Australia
Climate Action and Environment, Conservation, Education, Health, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation
PEACEMOMO
By PEACEMOMO
Education
Traveler’s MAP
By Traveler's MAP
Arts and Culture, Conservation
Resources
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Case Studies
Check out the latest portfolio management and achievements from different origanisations.
Crevisse – Building the next generation of socially innovative and financially sustainable enterprises
Blogs
Refreshing content for your daily reading covering multiple topics.
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
Health
Investing in Technology to Enhance Impact in a Post-COVID World
Innovative Insights Policymakers Should Know from AVPN Conference 2018
Education, Health
Beyond Legislation: How can Governments Effectively Capitalise on Pay-for-Success?
Is the Asia Ecosystem Ready for The Growth of Social Impact Bonds?
Press
Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage from sources all around the world.
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
Gender, Health
SDGS Driving Societal Priorities: Leading to a Just Society
Education, Gender, Health, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation
Charitable Giving Moves East
MEMBERS IN community
Building strategic social investment
Across all sectors, South Korea is now committed to developing an impact ecosystem that promotes sustainable finance and responsible investment in Asia.
connector
Connect with members
Doug (Duckjun) Lee
CEO, D3Jubilee Partners
Johan Jaehyong Heo
CEO, Root Impact
Jae-Hoon Kwak
CEO(Managing Partner), Pan-Impact Korea
Wonyoung Kim
Executive Director, Crevisse Partners
Jae-Ho Choi
Managing Director, Hyundai Motor Company
Jeongtae Kim
CEO, President, MYSC (Merry Year Social Company)
Market focus
Building strategic social investment
Korea’s social economy is transitioning to the growth stage, driven by collaborative philanthropy, impact investing and creative approaches to social funding.
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Let's create impact together
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Anna Kang
South Korea Manager at AVPN
