On 14th May 2021 we hosted Talking Philanthropy 2021
The format fostered problem-solving and encouraged innovation and creative ideas.
The format fostered problem-solving and encouraged innovation and creative ideas.
Speakers and attendees identified challenges and discussed solutions through research sharing, interviews, talks, and panels. Talking Philanthropy provided an opportunity for participants to take time to think beyond the day-to-day of their work, reflect on the sector, and how it impacted the world.
Themes of Talking Philanthropy 2021
Our theme for 2021 was “Asia Pacific: Supporting a Philanthropic Ecosystem”.
We looked at the wealth distribution and the dramatic growth of Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) in the Asia/Pacific region, the roles of development organizations, NGOs, governments, philanthropists, and the charity sector in nurturing the philanthropic ecosystem.
Talking Philanthropy 2021 was our first virtual event, co-hosted jointly by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, and the University of Cambridge Judge Business School.
During the Talking Philanthropy 2021 event we covered the following themes throughout Asia:
We studied the response of philanthropists in Asia to the pandemic, and the impact they have had globally. What could we have learnt from the response to covid-19 and how can similar responses be replicated for other healthcare crises? How has the international response to the pandemic fostered collaboration between philanthropists and NGOs? What will be the long-term effect?
We reviewed the extent of philanthropy for environmental causes, particularly in Asia-Pacific, and how health and the environment were interconnected and how did governments in Asia encourage giving to environmental causes?
How philanthropy in education had a transformative effect on economies, what makes philanthropy in education so successful in Asia-Pacific and how can the approach to philanthropy in education be replicated for other critical causes?
Speakers of Talking Philanthropy 2021
Talking Philanthropy 2021 was a multi-regional, hybrid, virtual event, co-hosted jointly by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore and the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, as well as hosting online participants across the world.
We convened with some of the most brilliant philanthropic thinkers and doers in the world, to share, provoke and explore possibilities.
Talking Philanthropy 2021 Programme
During our Talking Philanthropy 2021 event we delve into the dynamic landscape of philanthropy, exploring key themes and insights discussed during our virtual event.
Join us as we reflect on the diverse perspectives shared by experts from around the globe, addressing the evolving challenges and opportunities in fostering a vibrant philanthropic ecosystem.
Ban Ki-moon – 8th Secretary General of the United Nations and Chairman of the Ban Ki-moon Foundation for a Better Future followed by welcome messages from Kirsty Lang, Talking Philanthropy anchor, the President of NUS, Tan Eng Chye, and the Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, Stephen Toope.
Introduction by founding Patron Badr Jaffar, on the establishment of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, focus on emerging markets in South East Asia, thoughts on the key challenges and opportunities of philanthropy in these markets followed by the Education Panel.
Professor Louise Richardson interview with Kirsty Lang – Philanthropy for Health Research, Professor Yap Seng Chong interview with Kirsty Lang – Philanthropy for Health Research, United Nations Foundation Case Study, Community Jameel Case Study followed by The Health Panel.
Interview with Kris Putnam-Walkerly covering attitudes to philanthropy and the response to Covid-19
Research into The Philanthropy of Chinese Ultra-High-Net-Worth Families, Doing Good Index 2020 and Philanthropy and COVID-19: Is the North-South Power Balance Finally Shifting.
Reflections on the day by Iain Rawlinson and Jean Sung followed by Closing Remarks from Ben Morton Wright, Clare Woodcraft and Danny Quah.
Partners
As thought leaders in philanthropy, Global Philanthropic convenes some of the most brilliant philanthropic thinkers and doers in the world, to share, provoke and explore possibilities.
Through Talking Philanthropy, we aim to orchestrate change in the global philanthropic landscape, by coming together and collaborating with some of the world’s largest and most influential charitable organisations and leaders of academic excellence.
Each of our partners has a unique perspective and approach to philanthropy and contribute a diverse range of knowledge and experience.
