With significant amounts of capital being directed towards impact investing, the locus of attention is on impact measurement and management (IMM).  Effective IMM is hampered by challenges such as the lack of a universal framework, inconsistent use of metrics, and impact washing. In this episode, Prof. Hao Liang,  Associate Professor of Finance at Singapore Management University will speak on the industry progress in standard-setting, establishing benchmarks and much more along with our host Teymoor Nabili. To learn more about AVPN, visit: https://avpn.asia/ To connect with the AVPN ..read more

In an era of information abundance, organisations have immense data which could be used to inform or drive various impact initiatives. However, figuring out how to utilise data for impact is challenging. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, despite contentions on the role they play, have already allowed the processing of data in impressive speeds that continuously help professionals generate actionable insights. Impact Intelligence, an organisation that leverages AI to help business achieve ambitious goals, speaks about using data to amplify one's impact and exploring ways in which the technol ..read more

The surge in the popularity and utility of artificial intelligence (AI) presents several opportunities for the philanthropic sector - both in leveraging the technology to improve ways of working, as well as playing a key role in supporting the safe development of AI. Chris Malone, Partner at Dalberg, speaks about how philanthropy can use AI by sharing eight areas where philanthropists might use AI to transform their work, and conversely, how AI can use philanthropy by encouraging funding to go into AI research. Key Moments: 2:00 - Setting the bookends: risks and opportunities in AI 12:30 - 8 ..read more

While corporate organisations recognize the importance of sustainability, the risks of innovation slow down the pace at which businesses make their sustainability transition. How can we de-risk innovation so that corporate organizations are empowered to take the lead in sustainability? Joyce Wong, Grant Manager at Porticus, shares key levers that can drive corporate innovation for sustainability and gaps that hinder innovation.  Key Moments: 2:33 - Introduction to Joyce and Porticus 4:14 - Holding businesses accountable through the Purposeful Business programme 8:50 - Working towards t ..read more

Corporate Social Impact (CSI) is often seen as a cost centre in a business. In this episode, learn why a perspective shift is needed to consider it more as a strategy and innovation partner. Dr. CJ Meadows, of the SP Jain Global School of Management and The Tiger Center, share four key approaches that can be used to improve a business, develop new initiatives, and create impactful and innovative solutions. Key Moments: 2:03 - Introduction to Dr. CJ Meadows and her work 3:09 - Unpacking the bold claim that Corporate Social Impact is more than a cost centre 5:01 - Understanding disruption 10 ..read more

Recognising that the youth play a key role in society as present and future leaders, decision-makers and contributors, corporate organisations are presented with a unique opportunity to engage with them and harness their potential to create impact. In 2021, AVPN established the Asian Youth for Impact (ayPact), a platform focused on equipping the next generation of Asian youth with the capital and resources they need to drive impactful change. Debrah Jiang (Senior Manager) and Amanda Kee (Grant and Programme Manager) from our Capital Mobilisation team lead our work on youth engagement, and sha ..read more

In recent years, Asia has seen one of the highest growth rates of high-net worth individuals in the world, with its billionaire population expected to make up one-third of the world’s total by 2023. The region is also seeing second-generation wealth-holders starting to take over fast. This shift in wealth has, in turn, led to a growth and formalisation of philanthropy and family offices in Asia-Pacific. How can this emerging generation of the world’s richest pivot to maximise social impact and move the needle for humanity? How can they translate passion and values into action by integrating im ..read more

We often hear about the importance of collaboration. We know what it means and how to do it. But, collaboration doesn’t come easily to us. In fact, it has taken a global pandemic to jolt us out of our individualistic bubble, and pivot the world towards a new paradigm and way of thinking. In this episode, Matthew Bishop, author of the best selling book, Philanthrocapitalism, will be speaking with key practitioners who have been leveraging powerful partnerships to create systems change. Tim Hanstad, CEO of Chandler Foundation, Vishnu Swaminathan, Vice President of Ashoka, Debbie Aung Din, Co-Fou ..read more

NGOs, social enterprises, philanthropists, and businesses are fast realising that socio-environmental problems need to be tackled at their root, and not just at the symptomatic level. Yet, how do we ensure what we are doing is right? How much of what we do brings about enduring transformation or a systems change? Some of the most successful changemakers are here today to share their lessons and advice on how to be a catalyst for systemic change. Moderated by Tim Hanstad, CEO of Chandler Foundation, this episode will hear from Iqbal Dhaliwal, Global Executive Director of J-Pal, Neera Nundy, Par ..read more

The climate crisis is no longer a matter of ‘if’, but ‘when’. Yet, so little has been done to tackle this. One of the biggest barriers for the private sector to undertake climate action is the vast opaqueness of the landscape. There is a lack of conversation, exploration, and understanding of how to support, fund and scale high-impact climate solutions. Moderated by Yossef Zahar, Climate Finance Advisor at the Stockholm Environment Institute, today’s discussion will unpack how climate financing can be a catalyst to turn a weakening economy around and what it takes for investors and businesses ..read more