Philanthropy is private action for public interest. Yet today, philanthropy in Asia needs to be activated in a bigger way to adequately respond to the challenges of our time. What kind of paradigm shift do we need to transform and accelerate philanthropic impact in our world today? How do we unlock the flow and scale of capital for impact?
This report addresses the two questions by exploring some of the major challenges influencing the flow and scale of philanthropic capital, particularly in the Asian context. It introduces Holistic Philanthropy as an approach that addresses these challenges towards better outcomes and impact, with a specific focus on venture philanthropy, impact investing, and blended finance. Finally, it provides recommendations for regulators, wealth holders and ecosystem professionals with an eye for a paradigm shift towards making holistic philanthropy more practicable for all.
