Our inaugural insights report on the Philanthropy Asia Summit (PAS), by the Philanthropy Asia Alliance (PAA), captures key learnings, innovative solutions, case studies, and actionable takeaways from our eminent action and thought leaders at PAS 2024.

Titled Partnerships for Impact: A Roadmap on Collaboration to Catalyse Climate, Education, and Health Action in Asia, the report highlights insights from speakers and panellists — including PAA's valued members and partners — on the interconnected areas of climate, education, and health.

Source: PAS 2024 Insights Report

The report explores the financial dynamics of environmental priorities, efforts to enhance educational access and quality, philanthropic interventions in medical research and public health initiatives, how philanthropic approaches can address interlinked issues, as well as frameworks for leveraging philanthropic resources to drive positive change in climate, education, and health.

Key takeaways include:

• Embrace systems thinking and holistic approaches
• Build mutual trust for durable multi-sector partnerships
• Empower local communities and other stakeholders
• Adopt data-driven and evidence-based strategies
• Invest in capacity and community building
• Leverage blended finance mechanisms

View the full report for a deep dive into insights from across the global philanthropic, private, and public sectors.

Download the report for learnings and discussions on climate, education, health, and advancing capabilities.

Held in April 2024, the fourth edition of PAS brought together hundreds of participants from across the globe, and highlighted the power of collective action and systems thinking in philanthropy.

Over four days, participants engaged in robust plenary sessions, partner events, and immersive Impact Journeys led by PAA’s members and partners. These sessions uncovered valuable insights on driving real change through philanthropic-private-public partnerships and catalysing positive impact across the capital spectrum.

Read more:

• Highlights from the Philanthropy Asia Summit 2024
• Impact Journeys: Sembcorp Tengeh Floating Solar Farm and the OceanXplorer

Watch: PAS 2024 event highlights

The Summit is the annual flagship platform for action by PAA, a Temasek Trust initiative to promote collaborative philanthropy and prime Asia as a force for good.

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