Addressing the $2.5 trillion SDG Funding Gap with Private Investment Capital
The OECD 2020 report estimates there is a $2.5 trillion annual gap in the funds needed to deliver the SDGs by 2030. This funding gap has been further exacerbated by the pandemic. Investments into the impact space have grown rapidly with increasing focus from mainstream players across key global issues including climate change, economic […]
Advanced Digital Innovation Changing the Face of Banking in Cambodia
6 minutes read “Technology has transformed the banking sector in Cambodia, leading to economic growth and the emergence of Wing Bank and its financial revolution through Bionic Innovations and Digital Loan.” In recent years, Cambodia has experienced a remarkable transformation in its banking sector, propelled by the integration of bionic innovations. The fusion of cutting-edge […]
AVPN Webinar: Shifts in Chinese Private Sector Giving: Pandemic Philanthropy, China, and Technology
Since the start of the pandemic, Chinese philanthropists have donated over $250 million towards COVID-19 R&D-related initiatives. This includes funding for R&D around diagnostics, therapeutics as well as the coveted COVID-19 vaccine both within China and abroad. This wave of private donations to health R&D represents a new trend, which has the potential to reshape China’s philanthropic sector and contribute positively to collaborative international efforts.
CAF Research: What Do the Public Think of Charities Using AI?
A recent study by Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) reveals the nuanced and cautiously optimistic perspectives about the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by charitable organisations. The study involved over 6000 people across 10 countries (UK, USA, Indonesia, Brazil, Kenya, Poland, India, Japan, Australia, and Turkey).
Charting The Path: Insights from India’s Climate Changemakers
8 minutes read In 2022, AVPN embarked on a year-long initiative, to elevate domestic climate philanthropy across Asia, addressing critical challenges in the region. These challenges were twofold: firstly, the need to increase the number and diversity of local philanthropists who are giving to India, and secondly, to increase the amount of funding allocated to […]
Continuing Traditional Korean Culture: The Story of YBS EDU, Supporting the Promotion and Distribution of Traditional Korean Culture through Various Businesses
6 minutes read With the support of Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, AVPN partnered with Merry Year Social Company (MYSC) to launch the USD 1 Million Digital Transformation Fund in 2021. The Fund aims to support non-profit organisations in South Korea to support small and medium business owners and job seekers from underserved communities who were […]
Convergence Tracks Gender Lens Investing in Blended Finance
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Advancing gender equality is key to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To improve women and girls’ access to, and control over, resources and capital, money must move towards projects that integrate gender comprehensively – from design to delivery and assessment.
Embracing Digital-Led Financial Ecosystems for A Better Lifestyle
8 minutes read By enabling convenient and secure transactions, digital financial ecosystems have significantly improved lifestyles, empowering people with greater financial freedom and control. The rise of digital-led financial ecosystems has revolutionized the way people live, enabling swift and efficient transactions, expanding financial service access and empowering individuals by allowing them to take greater control […]
Five Sectors at the Forefront of Southeast Asia’s Transition to a Green Economy
2 minutes read Southeast Asian nations have initiated ambitious transitions to green economies that promote sustainable, climate-friendly growth. The potential is huge: up to US$1 trillion in annual economic opportunities and 30 million green jobs by 2030, according to a new report from The Bridgespan Group. Five sectors are capable of generating US$150 billion in […]
