A decade of research and practice of diaspora philanthropy in the Asia Pacific region: The state of the field

This paper offers an extensive overview of research on diaspora philanthropy in the Asia Pacific region from 1997 to 2008, focusing on giving to China, India, the Philippines, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia, and other countries. It identifies practices in social investment and entrepreneurship through strategic philanthropy by migrants, examining how these initiatives have facilitated sustainable social change and development in their communities of origin. The paper also analyzes the enabling environment for diaspora philanthropy in key regional countries and highlights gaps in current research, serving as a comprehensive resource for understanding this unique philanthropic landscape.