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The contributions of the world's biggest philanthropic foundations are important, but have unintentionally deterred more high net worth individuals from stepping up to give, says an executive from Asia's largest network of social investors.

As global aid dwindles, support centres crucial to Syrian refugees' return face closure, leaving many without critical assistance.

In the Marshall Islands, local priorities matter as much as data when it comes to ‘looking into the future, together’ for the environment.

Hopes of real civil influence at November’s UN negotiations in Belém are being undermined by costs, bureaucracy and mixed messaging.

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