Philanthropy in Asia emerging as ‘risk capital’ for social innovation: Report
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Why in news
The Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) released a report highlighting how philanthropic funding in Asia is functioning as 'risk capital' to scale high-risk social innovations in climate, healthcare
Background
The report, commissioned by the Philanthropy Asia Alliance (PAA), analyzed 10 case studies and 37 interviews. It found that philanthropic funding reached over 210 million people across 13 Asian economies, including India's Haqdarshak platform and Indonesia's dengue control program.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyCAPS: Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society
- BodyPAA: Philanthropy Asia Alliance
- FactPhilanthropic funding reached over 210 million people across 13 Asian economies
- PostHaqdarshak: A digital inclusion platform in India backed by Tata Trusts
- PlaceTahija Foundation: Supported Indonesia's dengue control program
For Mains
Q. Examine the role of philanthropic funding as 'risk capital' in addressing social infrastructure gaps where public and private investments may be insufficient.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory friction: Hurdles in navigating complex legal frameworks for innovative social financing
- Alignment synergy: Scaling impact by synchronizing philanthropic goals with national government priorities
- Funding gap: Addressing high-risk social innovations that lack immediate commercial viability
Keywords: Risk Capital · Social Innovation · Philanthropic Funding · Digital Inclusion · Scaling Solutions
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