Research Archive
16 Apr 2014
New Report: Charity and Philanthropy in Russia, China, India and Brazil
This report, authored by Joan Spero and published in collaboration with WINGS builds greater awareness and understanding of the diversity and challenges of civil society in the so-called BRIC countries. In the absence of comprehensive data on philanthropy in these emerging market economies, the report identifies the cultural, economic, social, and political forces shaping giving
04 Nov 2012
An Overview of Chinese Philanthropy
The economic performance of China in the last 30 years has been remarkable, but the Chinese government is finding itself in a challenging position. Largely due to the economic growth, demands for public goods have increased. The government has realized it simply can’t provide adequate public goods and services and it needs to mobilize all possible
03 Nov 2012
Chinese Philanthropy Beyond Rapidly Declining Number
China Charity Donation Information Center (CCDIC) issued a similar report on giving in China in 2011. While it has been frequently quoted that donations in China plummeted nearly 18% in 2011 partly due to scandals in the sector, the giving picture in China is far more sophisticated than the declining number.
01 Nov 2012
Historical Reflection on Chinese philanthropy
I have been bothered by some questions for a long time on Chinese philanthropy – Traditionally, philanthropic virtues such as benevolence, charity, compassion, or generosity have always mattered in Chinese culture as evidenced by the teachings of Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, but why Chinese philanthropy is lagging behind? Why only 14% individuals donate their money, and
26 Sep 2012
A Snapshot of American NGOs in China
Earlier this year, China Charity and Donation Information Center (CCDIC ) released Report of the Philanthropy Study on International NGOs (USA Section) in China. Although reports on individual organizations and cases are seen in media, this paper is the first attempt to take a systematic view of the landscape and impact of international philanthropic organizations
