How did a research team come to its conclusions about philanthronationalism, patron-client relationships, and other themes in Sri Lankan philanthropy? We talk to one of the key researchers to find out.
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The Impact of Local Charity on Development: A Sri Lankan Case Study
A close examination of Sri Lankan charitable practices reveals the potential of philanthropy to expand and play a developmental role, as well as the hurdles that still stand in the way of greater social engagement.
Two Must-Have’s When Engaging Governments in Asia: Trust and “Face”
Government partnerships are essential for achieving scale but can be a challenge to manage. Here are a few tips from AVPN 2014 on how you can manage these tricky partnerships.
Nonprofit Sustainability: Is There A Disconnect Between What Donors Want and What They’re Willing to Fund?
Donors want reporting and evaluation metrics, but they’re often not willing to fund costs related to gathering and analyzing data. What does that mean for nonprofits?
Chinese NGOs Grow to Over 500,000 Thanks to New Reforms, But Strict Regulations Still Hamper Social Sector’s Growth
Thanks to a new direct registration process, the number of Chinese NGOs has swelled to over 500,000. But there is still much more the government can do to ease the burdens of operations for local nonprofits.
China Wants to Make Charitable Giving Mandatory for All Income-Earning Citizens
Chinese legislators have been sitting on a bill that would make charitable giving mandatory for all citizens. Will this be an effective approach to unlocking philanthropy in the country?
India’s New CSR Law is a Grand Experiment in Decentralized Tax Distribution
India’s new CSR law is stirring quite the debate over effective use of corporate philanthropy. But let’s try to think of it this way: the new CSR law is actually an exercise in corporate empowerment, a way of decentralizing tax distribution.
The Cruel Economics of Human Trafficking in India
Human trafficking is foremost a moral issue, but its continued existence is also disturbingly supported by market forces. This report from the Indian strategic philanthropy foundation Dasra examines the supply and demand sides of human sex trafficking in India.
The Challenges Facing Bhutanese and Burmese Refugees in the U.S.—And What We Can Do to Help
Bhutanese and Burmese refugees encounter much difficulty when they arrive in the U.S., but we can take steps to help them adjust and contribute positively to society.
8 Things You Should Know About BRICS Diaspora Philanthropy
The BRICS diaspora could do big things for their respective homelands through philanthropy.