Renowned for its export-oriented technologically intensive economy, Taiwan also has a long tradition of charitable religious giving. In recent years, mainstream investors have started investing in impact-driven enterprises.
Landscape Report
Social Investment Landscape in Taiwan
Taiwan provides a highly enabling environment for social entrepreneurship with substantial government support. The current administration is deliberating on the Benefit Corporation legislation, which could be a major boost for social enterprises if enacted. Download the report to access Taiwan's social investment landscape.
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Leemen Lee
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Business AdministrationFu Jen Catholic University
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Ariana Chang
Assistant Professor, Department of Business AdministrationFu Jen Catholic University
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Chih-Kai Cheng
ChairmanB Current Impact Investment Inc.
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Corey Lien
Co-FounderB Lab Taiwan
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David Chang
ChairPerson/Co-FounderAsia-Pacific B Corporation Association
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Chung-Shen Wu
Associate Professor, Sociology DepartmentFu Jen Catholic University
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