Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Report Highlights Regional Philanthropic Collaboration in Asia
A new report looks at how countries in South and Southeast Asia are working together to help people.
It focuses on partnerships between different groups, like charities, businesses, and governments.
The report found that some countries, like India, have strong systems for supporting these partnerships.
Others, like Indonesia, are making progress in areas like climate change and food.
The report highlights the need for more organizations to help these partnerships succeed.
These collaborations aim to make a bigger impact by sharing knowledge and resources.
The report shows where things are working well and where more support is needed to make a difference.
Report examines collaborative development across South and Southeast Asia.
Study analyzes multi-stakeholder partnerships (MSPs) in seven countries.
India has a developed philanthropy support ecosystem (PSE).
Indonesia shows promise in climate and food security MSPs.
Only 13% of MSPs have philanthropic support organizations (PSOs) playing a backbone role.
- Who
- Sattva Consulting and WINGS.
- What
- A report on philanthropic collaboration in South and Southeast Asia.
- When
- Report launched on June 26.
- Where
- South and Southeast Asia (Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka).
- Why
- To understand how philanthropy support ecosystems are enabling cross-sector partnerships and to drive more effective and collaborative development outcomes.
Areas for Improvement
Current Developments
PSO Support
Areas for Improvement
Lack of PSO support for most MSPs.
Current Developments
Need for stronger PSO capabilities to enable collective action.
- Report Title
- Strengthening Collective Impact in South and Southeast Asia
- Countries Studied
- Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka
- MSPs Analyzed
- 147
- Sectors Covered
- Climate, food security, education, health, and others
- Indian Philanthropic Capital (FY2023-24)
- USD 280 million