Reinventing the role of Philanthropy for Social Justice in India

  • 1 July 2022
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Philanthropy in Asia is maturing from a culture where giving has been historically grounded in religious and political beliefs towards a more systemic and responsive approach. Consistent efforts by civil society, the private sector and citizens along with increased government recognition towards inequities through appropriate policies have been making visible developmental and social changes. However, the fact remains that the progress is uneven with evidences of varying degrees of development in different regions, different societies and communities.

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Urvi Shriram

Contact Author : cpid@groups.isdm.org.in
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Livelihood, Financial Inclusion, and Economic Empowerment

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