Bringing SROI Training to Mumbai
International interest in SROI is growing as an approach to account for and manage the social and environmental impact of an organisation’s work. Over the last couple of years a number of organisations have started to explore SROI in India. AVPN is supporting the SROI Network to hold a one day workshop in Mumbai on […]
Building a Changemaker Community in Korea and Beyond
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In 2007, the Korean government kicked off the country’s impact ecosystem by promoting social enterprises and launching the Social Enterprise Certification. After 10 years, the second phase to reform the impact ecosystem began, this time with the private sector and large stakeholders, including corporations, educational institutions, and intermediaries, in mind.
Building Consensus for Impact Management and Measurement in Japan: A Case Study on the Japan Social Innovation and Investment Foundation
Japan Social Innovation and Foundation (SIIF) plays a key role in building a viable impact investing ecosystem in Japan by providing risk capital and impact management expertise to address pressing social issues, measuring and managing social impact generated by investees, and advocating system and policy changes.
Hard Lessons Learned as Chinese Companies Embrace Social Responsibility
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Like companies worldwide, Chinese enterprises have awakened to the fact that social responsibility should be integrated into every business strategy.
Learning How to Measure Social Impact with SROI
In October, the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) co-oganised a workshop with the SROI Network in Mumbai at the Centre for Management. Social Return on Investment (SROI) is gradually expected to gain traction in India, and according to Jeremy Nicholls, chief executive of the SROI Network, organisations in India increasingly want to know not only […]
Strengthen Data and Evidence for Improved Learning Outcomes
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With abundant data pointing towards poor learning outcomes in Indian primary and higher education, the Draft National Education Policy has shifted the focus from ‘schooling’ and ‘inputs and investments’ to ‘learning’ and ‘outcomes.’
The 4 Unique Drivers Leading China’s Philanthropy Ecosystem
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China’s philanthropy ecosystem has been expanding rapidly over the last decade marked by the astounding growth in the amount of giving. Several groups of players emerged as unique drivers for the development.
