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Global Mentorship Programme – The Amplifier 2025 – Unveils Three New Cohorts Supporting Breakthrough Solutions for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in Asia

The Centre for Impact Investing and Practices (CIIP) and the Philanthropy Asia Alliance (PAA) have unveiled all three mentee cohorts for the 2025 edition of The Amplifier, a global mentorship programme.

Global Mentorship Programme Amplifier Launches New Employment Track to Boost Inclusive Growth and Workforce Resilience Across Asia

Three innovative startups selected for a 12-month capacity-building programme under the new Employment track of global mentorship programme Amplifier, which aims to support inclusive access to long-term, quality jobs

Global Mentorship Programme Amplifier 2025 Launches Tourism Track to Advance SME Supplier Sustainability in Asia

Three Southeast Asian impact organisations selected for a 12-month capacity-building programme under the new Tourism track of global mentorship programme Amplifier, which seeks to advance SME supplier sustainability transformation in Asia’s tourism sector

Announcing The Amplifier 2025 - Textiles Track Mentee Cohort

CIIP and PAA launch the Amplifier Textiles Track Mentee Cohort at SFC's Be the Change Summit.

New Report Highlights Need for Ecosystem Approach to Help MSMEs in Southeast Asia Adopt More Sustainable Practices

Report by CIIP finds growing momentum among MSMEs in Southeast Asia to adopt sustainability practices, driven by commercially motivated goals such as reducing costs, improving long-term efficiency, meeting consumer demand, and attracting talent.

New Report Calls for Collective Action to Combat Asia’s Growing Antimicrobial Resistance Threat

CIIP and the World Economic Forum’s GAEA initiative, supported by the PAA, have released a study urging cross-sector investment to tackle AMR in Asia.

Global Mentorship Programme Amplifier 2025 Targets Bold, Impactful Solutions in Employment, Tourism, and Textiles

Three new Amplifier tracks tackle urgent gaps in inclusive employment, tourism sustainability, and fashion waste.

Lao PDR and UNDP Launch SDG Investor Map to Attract Private Investment for Sustainable Growth

The Government of Lao PDR, partnered with UNDP and supported by CIIP, has launched the Lao PDR SDG Investor Map, a market intelligence tool to help private investors identify SDG-aligned investment opportunities and business models in the country.

UNDP and CIIP Launch SDG Venture Scaler to Boost SDG-Aligned Investment in Southeast Asia

UNDP and CIIP partner to launch new “SDG Venture Scaler” that targets Climate Action, Education, and Healthcare Sectors in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam

First Global Catalytic Capital Marketplace Co-Axis Unveils 70+ Solutions from 40+ Countries to Speed Up and Scale Impact

Digital platform initiated by Temasek Trust, with strategic partners DBS Foundation and UBS Optimus Foundation, and further collaboration from 13 leading industry partners, to speed up and scale impact .

Centre for Impact Investing and Practices and Philanthropy Asia Alliance Unveil Amplifier Programme’s First Cohort of Five Climate and Nature Impact Innovators

Temasek Trust ecosystem entities – the Centre for Impact Investing and Practices (CIIP) and Philanthropy Asia Alliance (PAA) – announced the first cohort of mentees for the Amplifier mentorship programme at the Philanthropy Asia Summit 2024.

Joint Statement of the 11th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM)

CIIP was pleased to contribute to Lao PDR’s Priority Economic Deliverable (PED) on “Enhancing Policy Dialogue to Address Financing Gaps and Strengthen Financial Inclusion among MSMEs”.

UNDP urge more private sector investments for the SDGs in Philippines through new SDG Investor Map

The UNDP in the Philippines launched the Philippines’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Investor Map in the SDG Investment Forum that brought together key private sector stakeholders, government partners, and civil society representatives.

Empowering SMEs with insights and tools to access green finance

Centre for Impact Investing and Practices (CIIP) and the National University of Singapore Sustainable and Green Finance Institute (SGFIN) are knowledge partners for the ‘Green Financing for SMEs (Intermediate)’ certificate course.

More than S$3 million set aside to drive growth of sustainability solutions through Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge 2023

Enterprise Singapore partners with Temasek Trust ecosystem entities to drive co-innovation between corporates and SMEs, and accelerate growth of high-impact startups to address urgent sustainable development challenges

New Initiative Seeks to Drive Impact Investing Excellence and Rigor Through Global Education and Accreditation Programs

The Global Impact Investing Network announces impact investing education initiative with the support of the Singapore-based Centre for Impact Investing and Practices

Launch of First Catalytic Capital Marketplace by DBS Foundation and Temasek Trust to Scale Global Impact Opportunities

Temasek Trust and DBS Foundation announced a strategic partnership to launch Co-Axis, the first digital catalytic capital marketplace that mobilises private investments towards solutions to address environmental and social challenges.

Launch of Amplifier Programme to Mentor and Scale Impact Innovators in Asia

Temasek Trust ecosystem entities, – the Centre for Impact Investing and Practices and Philanthropy Asia Alliance, announced the launch of the Amplifier mentorship programme to support impact-focused startups aiming for positive disruption.

B Lab and Centre for Impacting Investing and Practices to establish Centre of Excellence for Asia

B Lab Global and CIIP today announced the intent to collaborate on establishing the B Lab & CIIP Centre of Excellence for Asia. Together, they will work to accelerate the growth of the B Corp movement across companies in Asia.

First-Ever Impact-Focused Southeast Asian Financial Inclusion Report Charts Pathways to Accelerate Impact Beyond Access

New report developed by CIIP in partnership with UNCDF and Helicap, shows credit access improves financial health outcomes for majority of ~6,500 Financial Services Provider (FSP) customers across Southeast Asia

Unlocking private investment in science, technology, and innovation development in Viet Nam

The Viet Nam SDG Investor Map was launched to provide policymakers, investors, and relevant stakeholders with market intelligence to direct their capital and activity towards SDG-aligned investment themes and business models.

Cambodia SDG Investor Map launched to accelerate sustainable development

New market intelligence tool identifies 15 Investment Opportunity Areas guiding the private sector to focus on SDG priority sectors that could benefit from expanded financing options

Thailand SDG Investor Map Identifies SDG Enabling Sectors for Businesses and Investors

The Thailand SDG Investor Map (the Map), a market intelligence tool that seeks to direct capital where SDG priorities, government policy and market opportunity meet, has been launched.

Temasek Trust launches Centre for Impact Investing and Practices to promote growth of impact investing and practices in Asia

Temasek Trust, the philanthropic arm of Temasek, launched the Centre for Impact Investing and Practices (CIIP) today. The Centre is a first in Asia, and it aims to advance impact investing knowledge and practices in Asia and around the world.

Indonesia SDG Investor Map Highlights SDG Enabling Investments for Development Impact

UNDP also calls on enterprises and investors to adopt the SDG Impact Standards to strengthen contributions to sustainability and the SDGs....

Temasek Trust collaborates with UNDP SDG Impact to elevate impact investing in the region

Singapore, 12 May 2021 – Temasek Trust has entered into a strategic collaboration with SDG Impact, a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) initiative focused on providing investors and businesses in Asia with clarity, insights...

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