Founded in 2011, Asia Centre for Social Entrepreneurship & Philanthropy (ACSEP) is a research center focused on rigorous and multi-disciplinary research on social entrepreneurship and philanthropy in Asia. Through the support and collaboration with stakeholders, partners, and friends, we hope to influence thinking and inspire social innovation that makes for a more vibrant, inclusive and equitable future for all.

ACSEP has a two-pronged approach:

  • Education: It emphasizes and supports capacity building through undergraduate and graduate courses, executive education and practical learning experiences. It also serves as a forum for experts and organizations to exchange ideas on best practices. This training aims to develop leaders in social enterprises, corporates, non-profits, as well as philanthropic organizations and individuals in Singapore and Asia.
  • Research: It creates knowledge through collaborative research on issues of interest to policymakers, non-profit as well as for-profit leaders, grantmakers, philanthropists, and practitioners.

Through these efforts, ACSEP aims to advance the impactful practice of social entrepreneurship and philanthropy as well as provide the sector with cases and research related to Asian examples in this space.

Read the full interview with Swee Sum Lam from the Asia Centre for Social Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy at Philanthropy In Focus.