Global Philanthropy Forum

Unprecedented wealth creation in Asia has prompted the emergence of new philanthropists and investors eager to make a difference. However, many lack faith that civil society organizations have the capacity to carry through on promises made. In some societies distrust is pervasive. And so a number of philanthropists have made strategic investments in infrastructure organizations that build the capacity, transparency and accountability of civil society organizations. These philanthropists’ goal is to build a robust civil society and unlock grantmaking and investment dollars, which are now on the sidelines.