1、BUILDING AGE-FRIENDLY SOCIETIES IN ASIAPhilanthropy and Private Social Investment for the Elderly2025Table of ContentsAcknowledgments1Executive Summary2Introduction4Part 1:The Landscape of Aging in Asia6Part 2:Funding Aging in Asia12Part 3:Strategic Priorities for Building Age-Friendly Societies20Co

2、nclusion34Appendix I:Initiatives in Aging Across Asia35Appendix II:List of Interviewees36Endnotes411AcknowledgmentsAt the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society(CAPS),we are committed to maximizing private capital and resources for public good.Among the many challenges and opportunities facing As

3、ia,the aging of our societies stands out as especially urgent,reshaping economies,communities andfamilies.Tackling aging societies offers opportunities to harness the experience and contributions of older adults,but it also raises profound challenges in safeguarding their dignity,security and inclus

4、ion.Meeting these needs closes systemic gaps in care and support but requires collective action from governments,businesses and individuals.Private social investment has a role to play in driving solutions.This study was made possible through the generosity of our supporters.We especially thank our

5、Board of GovernorsRonnie C.Chan,Daniel Tsai,Elizabeth Eder Zobel de Ayala,Jamshyd Godrej,and Tae-won Cheyfor their vision and guidance.We are equally grateful to our funding partners,whose commitment enabled us to pursue work on this issue.In particular,we thank Bangkok Bank for their support in mak

6、ing our research possible in Thailand.Finally,we extend our deepest thanks to the 108 business leaders,impact investors,practitioners,experts and policymakers who shared their insights and experiences with us.Their voices are central to this report,helping to illuminate how private capital is being