Asia Centre for Social Entrepreneurship & Philanthropy (ACSEP)

ACSEP Training Programme: Control Groups and Counterfactual Thinking

In this fourth and final session on social impact measurement, we will demonstrate how to design an evaluation using control groups. These impact evaluations are one of the most accurate and reliable forms of proof that a social programme is effective. However, there are challenges.

Seats are limited to facilitate interaction and small group discussions.

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NUSBSA Social Impact Prize Award

The NUSBSA Social Impact Prize Award offers to business undergraduate students who have not only done well academically, but have also demonstrated their passion for community services and contributed meaningfully to the society.

Send in your applications to acsep@nus.edu.sg

Deadline of application is on 28 February 2019

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Exploring Family Philanthropy in Singapore

Throughout the documented history of Singapore, private philanthropy has played an important role. In a study involving direct conversations with philanthropists from family foundations large and small from different ethnic groups in Singapore, the researcher examines family philanthropy in Singapore, as practiced through the family foundation. “Exploring Family Philanthropy in Singapore” presents the essence of family philanthropy through the words of current day family philanthropists as interpreted by the researcher, Dr. June Lee.

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Does showing poverty affect donations?
An experiment on redistribution and giving in Singapore

ACSEP Basic Research Working Paper No. 7

Written by Frank Hubers

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Public Perception Study on Social Enterprises in Singapore

This study aims to assess the public perception on social enterprises in Singapore in 2016, following the last survey was conducted about six years ago in 2010. From the answers of 1,888 respondents, we have four main findings on the public awareness of the concept of “social enterprise”, the level of buying from social enterprises and the positive link between the two, as well as the recommendations for these social enterprises to improve the intrinsic value of their products and services.

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Philanthropic Foundations in Asia: Insights from Singapore, Myanmar and China

A report by the Asia Centre for Social Entrepreneurship & Philanthropy commissioned by the Agence Française de Développement

This study looks at an emerging trend in which wealthy families, individuals, and corporations in Asia set up foundations to institutionalise their giving. Drawing insights from interviews of foundations in Singapore, China and Myanmar.

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Impact Investments by Foundations in Singapore and Hong Kong

A report by the Asia Centre for Social Entrepreneurship & Philanthropy commissioned by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation

This paper reviews the current state of impact investments by foundations in Singapore and Hong Kong. It further looks at the trends and challenges; and presents a list of recommendations that can enable the impact investment sector to take off.

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Social Entrepreneurship in Asia: Working Paper 6

An Exploration of the Methods and Criteria used by Impact Investors and Philanthropists in Asia

This study explores how social investors in Asia assess the social impact of their investments. Relying on publicly disclosed data from a sample of 77 impact investors and foundations operating in Asia, it was found that neither foundations nor impact investment funds measure the actual impact of social enterprises with adequate methodologies. Most of them report on the social performance of their grantees, but focus mainly on results on output level.

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WHO WE ARE

Founded in 2011, we are a research centre focused on rigorous and multi-disciplinary research on social entrepreneurship and philanthropy in the Asian region, to build capacity in the social sector. With the support and collaboration with our stakeholder, partners and friends, we hope to influence thinking and inspire social innovation that makes for a more vibrant, inclusive and equitable future for all.