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Bottoms Up, Jack Sim
Bottoms Up, Jack Sim
Social Space
Who says those on top will always remain up there? Jack Sim believes the day will come when the bottom will rise, if we will only help them to.
The Promise And Challenge Of Ecotourism, Biqi Wu
The Promise And Challenge Of Ecotourism, Biqi Wu
Social Space
The following article is adapted from an ecotourism case study conducted by Wu Biqi. It was supported by the Lien Centre and supervised by Associate Professor John Donaldson of the School of Social Sciences at the Singapore Management University.
The Future Of Singapore's Civil Society, Gillian Koh, Debbie Soon
The Future Of Singapore's Civil Society, Gillian Koh, Debbie Soon
Social Space
Civil society activists are now in open disagreement with citizens and sometimes, other civil society groups. Gillian Koh and Debbie Soon explore how that horizontal relationship might develop.
The Promise Of Impact Investing, Yvonne Li
The Promise Of Impact Investing, Yvonne Li
Social Space
Charitable foundations have traditionally provided for the needy and marginalised where governments and markets have failed. In the face of increasing global challenges, Yvonne Liargues that, with the right approach—specifically impact investing—these bodies can do more, and for better and longer.
Reclaiming Singapore's Lost Soul - An Interview With Stanley Tan, Lien Centre For Social Innovation
Reclaiming Singapore's Lost Soul - An Interview With Stanley Tan, Lien Centre For Social Innovation
Social Space
As Singapore’s volunteer chief, Stanley Tan has been championing a more active citizenry and finding back the lost soul of Singapore. Social Space catches up with the chairman of the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) for his insights on Singaporeans and the social sector.
Impact Investing: Will Hype Stall Its Emergence As An Asset Class?, Philo Alto
Impact Investing: Will Hype Stall Its Emergence As An Asset Class?, Philo Alto
Social Space
From when it was first coined five years ago, “impact investing” has now become more mainstream for traditional investors. However, Philo Alto argues that its development is lagging behind the promise of what it can do, and this, in turn, is hampering its emergence as an asset class in its own right.
Spawning Social Enterprises Across Asia - An Interview With Mechai Viravaidya, Lien Centre For Social Innovation
Spawning Social Enterprises Across Asia - An Interview With Mechai Viravaidya, Lien Centre For Social Innovation
Social Space
Mechai Viravaidya, also known as “Mr Condom,” believes that Asia is fertile ground for promoting social enterprises. He tells Social Space why and how he thinks this should be done.
Purging Healthcare Of Conventional "Wisdom" - An Interview With Liak Teng Lit, Lien Centre For Social Innovation
Purging Healthcare Of Conventional "Wisdom" - An Interview With Liak Teng Lit, Lien Centre For Social Innovation
Social Space
Liak Teng Lit is known for his iconoclastic views and for pushing the envelope on healthcare and other social causes. Social Space visits the maverick in his award-winning Khoo Teck Puat Hospital for some wake-up calls.
Enterprise, Not Aid, For Social Change, Kim Tan
Enterprise, Not Aid, For Social Change, Kim Tan
Social Space
A wind of change is blowing through the world of aid and philanthropy. The old formula of aid and compassion doesn’t work anymore. In its place, Kim Tanproposes a new model based on enterprise and financial capital.
Every Business A Social Business: Fantasy Or Destiny?, Ka Kui Tse
Every Business A Social Business: Fantasy Or Destiny?, Ka Kui Tse
Social Space
Business as usual is no longer enough, Ka Kui Tse insits. Corporations should be prepared to transition into social businesses or cease to be relevant.
The Arts As A Social Cause, Felicia Low
The Arts As A Social Cause, Felicia Low
Social Space
The arts may be quietly making waves, says Felicia Low, but much more can be done to support the movement and effect real change.
Leading Social Design: What Does It Take?, Christian Bason
Leading Social Design: What Does It Take?, Christian Bason
Social Space
Across the globe, design is increasingly seen as a discipline that is central to social innovation. However, the fruitful use of design by public and social sector organisations requires leaders who are prepared to embrace new approaches such as ethnographic research, user involvement, ideation, prototyping and experimentation. Christian Bason explores how effective design practice can help realise social innovation.
Getting The Foundations Right: The Social Protection Floor Initiative, Braema Mathi
Getting The Foundations Right: The Social Protection Floor Initiative, Braema Mathi
Social Space
For a serious shot at reducing poverty, Braema Mathi urges societies, especially those in Asia, to implement the Social Protection Floor Initiative.