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Asia Philanthropy Congress 2022

November 19, 2022@Tokyo

The 1st Asian Philanthropy Congress was held with the aim of strengthening connections among philanthropic stakeholders in the Asian region, engaging in discussions about common regional challenges, and finding solutions through collaboration between philanthropy and the business sector.

Leaders and experts from various fields active in the Asian region came together to engage in discussions on addressing social issues in the region. In the morning, closed roundtable sessions took place, followed by open sessions in the afternoon. These sessions highlighted the importance of collaboration across different sectors and building networks beyond organizations to address societal challenges occurring in various fields.

Roundtable Discussion

Discussion Theme/Topic:

  • What model should Asian countries aspire to in order to achieve a market economy that generates both social wealth and equitable social development?
  • What role should philanthropy play in addressing the social challenges posed by emerging social innovation and disruptive technology?
  • What kind of partnership between philanthropy and business should be pursued to bring desired development in Asia?
Roundtable Discussion

Panel Discussion 1

Discussion Theme/Topic:

Future of Philanthropy and Social Innovation

Facilitator

Ms. Naina Subberwal Batra CEO, Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (Singapore)

Panelists

  • Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman Chairperson, BRAC (Bangladesh)
  • Mr. Paul Polman Business Leader, Campaigner, Co-author of "Net Positive" (Netherlands)
  • Mr. JamshydN. Godrej Chairman & Managing Director, Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited (India)
  • Mr. Yohei Sasakawa Chairman, The Nippon Foundation (Japan)
”Panel Discussion 1

Panel Discussion 2

Discussion Theme/Topic:

Forging Philanthropy-Business Partnership

Facilitator

Dr. Caroline Casey Founder, The Valuable 500 (Ireland)

Panelists

  • Mr. Hiroki Fujimoto Senior Executive Officer / General Manager, Next Business Planning Dept. / SumiseiInnovation Fund Business Co-creation Manager, Sumitomo Life Insurance Company (Japan)
  • Ms. Lilibeth Aristorenas Executive Director, UnilabFoundation Inc(Philippines)
  • Mr. Satoshi Sato Executive Director, Special Committee on Parallel Reporting, Japan Disability Forum (Japan)
  • Mr. Yosuke Ishikawa Program Director, Social Inclusion Team, Global Issues Department, The Nippon Foundation (Japan)
Panel Discussion 2