April 23, 2009

Charities in Asia Work to Keep Donors Engaged During the Recession

By Ian Wilhelm

For the past 10 years or so, China and parts of East Asia have been seen as burgeoning philanthropy powerhouses.

But with the economic crisis hitting Hong Kong, Shanghai, and the region's other financial centers, some observers worry the wealthy, corporations, and other donors will be more cautious about giving.

And while some speculate that governments will seek to bolster charitable work as the downturn exacerbates the region's already difficult social problems, many are

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