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Is Asia less generous than the West? Asia’s charitable landscape remains “relatively immature” and Western philanthropists like Warren Buffett and Bill Gates encourage Asian peers to donate larger portions of their wealth. But Asia has a long record of giving, says author Heesu Jang. China’s clan-based charity, inspired by Confucianism, dates back a thousand years. Muslim Indonesians donate to fulfill annual duties of zakat (almsgiving). Hinduism exhorts leaders to share wealth with the people, and now India has the world’s first law mandating corporate social responsibility (CSR), directing to charity 2% of all net profits. This chapter, part of Pragmatic Philanthropy: Asian Charity Explained, gives context to the region’s rich history of doing good. |
