Comparative Philanthropy Literature Review: Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan

GCPI Working Paper 3: Zheng, Wenjuan; Ong, Paul; Cheng, Alycia; Wong, Karna (2014-2016).

ABSTRACT

This literature review complements two other literature reviews examining philanthropy in the United States and China. The literature reviews are part of the series of working papers for the Global Chinese Philanthropy Initiative. This paper covers the societal factors and dynamics that influence philanthropy among Chinese in Asia beyond China. Through a multiregional comparative approach, this paper explores how the economic, political, and social changes shape the development of philanthropy in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore.


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