Maximizing
Private Capital for Public Good
Established in 2013 and working across more than 17 economies in Asia, the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the quantity and quality of philanthropic and private giving in the region through research, convening and advisory.
Our Latest Report
Cars Without Roads:
Investing in AI for Good Across Asia
In our latest research, we look at how AI for Good is being rolled out in Asia’s social sector and why promising initiatives stall. We find that the answer lies not in better tools, but in the people, infrastructure, funding and governance around them.
Latest Research
Our Flagship Policy Research
Doing Good Index 2026
Mapping the environment for private social investment and philanthropy across 17 Asian economies: a leading study of the policies and practices that shape philanthropy, impact investing, and other forms of “doing good” across Asia.
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CAPS Spotlight: Who’s Doing Good is the bi-weekly newsletter from the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) that shines a light on the changemakers and innovations driving positive impact across Asia.
The Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) conducts research to help business leaders, philanthropists and policymakers understand how to facilitate and expand private capital flows into the social sector.
Our multinational team has in-depth experience in the philanthropic and non-profit sectors and is committed to providing world-class research and advisory services.
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