AVPN is building an ecosystem for social investors with an active presence in Vietnam - from foundations and impact funds to corporations, intermediaries and beyond
Vietnam is the only Southeast Asian country to legally recognise social enterprises. While institutional giving is still in its nascency, homegrown impact funds and capacity builders are driving the development of the country's social economy. Download the report to access Vietnam's social investment landscape.
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As part of a series, this case study by Grow Asia is a tool to help new and prospective partners better understand how inclusive value chain partnerships are launched, evolve, and function.
View This APF ResourceThe Central Institute of Economic Management (CIEM) has partnered with the British Council in Vietnam with support from the Centre for Social Initiatives Promotion (CSIP) in undertaking this study research on the theme: “Social Enterprises in Vietnam – concept, context and policy” aimed at two main objectives: promote awareness of social enterprises and establish the first ground for discussion of policy development for social enterprises in Vietnam.
View This APF ResourceInvesting in women-led or owned businesses is not enough to achieve women’s economic empowerment. However, that is still not enough to achieve women’s economic empowerment. We need to strengthen existing initiatives that support women economic empowerment and/or address any discriminatory practices. In fact, companies that commit to strong internal gender equality and continuous operational improvements will be superior business performers, both financially and socially.
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Over 8 billion kilograms of plastic enter the world’s oceans every year. Marine plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental concerns facing the world today. Asia, in particular, has been detrimental to the oceans, with 5 countries – China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam – generating ~60% of this marine plastic waste leakage.
Read This PostVenture philanthropy is relatively rare in Asia, where charitable donations are the norm for tackling social and environmental problems. But more strategic funding can help Southeast Asia rapidly transition to clean energy, says one of the world’s most powerful venture philanthropists, Eileen Rockefeller Growald. Windmills for renewable energy production in Mekong Delta, south of Vietnam. Image: Vision […]
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