This white paper aims to serve as a resource for philanthropists and philanthropic organisations by exploring the development of collaborative philanthropy in Asia. It looks at the enabling environment in the region, describes different frameworks for collaboratives, and presents the opportunities and challenges faced by philanthropists and philanthropic organisations looking to partake in formalised collaborative efforts. It features case studies of philanthropic collaboratives both in the region and around the world. 

Methodology Both primary and secondary research methods were used. Primary data collection was conducted through interviews with experts within our membership and in the field of collaborative philanthropy. Secondary research included extensive desktop research, the findings and conclusions of which were validated through the conducted interviews. 

This white paper also draws on analysis frameworks and insights from an October 2019 convening of leaders in collaborative philanthropy in Asia that was held in Singapore.1 Facilitated by social systems designers from the Stanford d.school, the attendees examined collaborative philanthropy in the region and called on more than 80 examples of philanthropic collaboratives in their discussions.