Philanthropy in Asia vs. the West: Key Differences
From Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast · 25:57
Show by Social Progress Imperative
Host Michael Green invited Brian San, Secretary General of the Institute of Philanthropy in Hong Kong, Asia's single largest philanthropic funder.They discuss why high-net-worth donors account for a much smaller fraction of giving in Asia compared to the United States and how mandatory corporate social responsibility laws in countries like India and new digital platforms are transforming civic participation in donation campaigns. Listen now to learn what the primary issues people in Asia normally support are, what corporations are trying to achieve with their giving, and how governments act as active partners in philanthropy. Please follow and rate our show! Explore our work at https://www.socialprogress.org/Interested in the Social Progress Index? Learn more. Help us advance social progress across the world! Your donation makes a huge difference to us. Donate now! Want the full story? Subscribe to our newsletter!
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