Impact investors have united to voice concerns about the European Union’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), saying the regulation doesn’t recognise the difference between positive impact investment and investments in sustainable practices. The SFDR was created …

UBS Optimus Foundation Hong Kong has launched a joint partnership with non-profit social enterprise Project Melo.  As its seed funder, the partnership involves a competition aimed at tackling the some of the most pressing environmental issues facing …

Seven hundred extraordinary people from philanthropies, developmental agencies, NGOs, and community groups, gathered in Bogota, Colombia last December to deliberate on the unequal power distribution in the global developmental sector,[1] and to find paths to …

The Asia Community Foundation (ACF) has appointed Sue Toomey as its new chief executive.  With over 20 years of experience across Asia, she will take charge at the Singapore based organisation.  ‘Sue brings with her …

​Celebrating its 15th edition, Dasra Philanthropy Week 2024 invited a convergence of diverse stakeholders and voices within the development ecosystem anchored around the theme of ‘Thrive through Equity’, to help shape a collective perspective for …

While India’s economic growth accelerates, the landscape of private philanthropy is growing steadily. However, a crucial question arises: Is the affluent segment giving in proportion to the escalating wealth? Dasra unveiled its India Philanthropy Report …

India, with its ambitious goals for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, presents a picture of both immense potential and a pressing challenge. The estimated funding gap looms large as India continues to …

The enormous funding gap needed to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals stands at around $3.9 trillion each year. However, there is around $100 trillion of unused private and institutional money seeking returns every year. …

Localisation, shifting power and decolonisation are among the most talked about phrases in social development spaces today. If pursued earnestly, they have the potential to positively alter the impact of social development efforts globally. It …

The year 2023 saw a big drop in venture capital flowing into impact start-ups. More resources are needed to address growing and severe social and environmental challenges, says Roberta Bosurgi, CEO of Impact Europe. Here, …