CDB Reports

Analysis

In-depth analyses on the issues facing Chinese civil society. Most of these articles have been written by CDB’s staff or translated from Chinese sources, while others are guest contributions from academics and NGO practitioners inside and outside of China.

Will Social Gender Norms Help Address Gender Inequality?

The 1995 Beijing World Conference on Women marked a significant milestone in the gender equality movement. Expanding  the focus  beyond “women and girls” to a broader perspective.  This shift  is reflected in  the report titled “Gender, Power, and Progress: How…

Enhancing Social Assistance through Stratified Management

In recent years, China has witnessed significant advancements in its social assistance framework, particularly in the integration of social work (NGO work in western context) professionals into the system. The release of the Interim Measures for Social Assistance in 2014…

Advancing Carbon Emission Accounting in China

Carbon emission accounting plays a vital role in combating climate change by providing essential data for policy formulation and progress assessment. In China, this process is gaining momentum as the country actively works to establish a robust framework for monitoring…

How Can NGOs Contribute to Economic Transformation in China?

In the midst of China’s economic and social evolution, the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is poised for a profound transformation. Mr. Wang Zhenyao, Chairman of the China Institute of Public Welfare, recently shed light on this pivotal shift during…

Understanding Charity through the 2023 Annual Charity Gala

The 2023 Annual Charity Gala, a collaborative effort between the China Philanthropist magazine and Weibo, took place in Beijing on January 8th. A key highlight of the event was the Impactful Philanthropy Forum, organized by the Philanthropy Research Institute of…

China unveils 3-year plan to support left-behind children

The Ministry of Civil Affairs, along with 14 other governmental departments, has introduced a “Three-Year Action Plan” aimed at enhancing the quality of care services for rural left-behind children–those whose parents have moved to urban areas for work. The initiative…

Environmental and economic implications of disposable consumption

In recent years, disposable goods have become synonymous with convenience, permeating various aspects of daily life in China. Defined as products designed for one-time use and subsequent disposal, these items often flaunt low prices, convenience, and emergency functionality. However, beneath…

Navigating sustainability in the food delivery boom in China

As China’s  food delivery industry thrives,  the ease of ordering in has become a hallmark  of modern convenience. However, the ecological ramifications of single-use packaging, from bags to containers, have raised concerns. Platform economy’s soaring trajectory In 2020, China’s  platform…

Proposed changes to the Amended China’s Charity Law

China is seeking public input on proposed amendments to its Charity Law. As of November 20, 100 people have given 207 suggestions. These inputs will help shape the final version of the law, with the Standing Committee of the National…

The status of China’s migrant children

In April 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics, UNICEF, and the United Nations Population Fund jointly released a report titled “Child Population in China 2020: Facts and Data.” It revealed that in 2020, there were 138 million children in China…

Occupational disease: migrant wives bear hidden burden

In a small village in China’s Hubei Province, 55-year old Yang Chunchi seems no different than her neighbors. But inside, she harbors a secret – for years she has suffered from pneumoconiosis, an occupational lung disease, just like her husband.…

Navigating environmental advocacy and policy: an interview with Zhang Boju

China Foundation Forum (CFF) recently conducted an interview with Zhang Boju, secretary general of Beijing Ginkgo Foundation, on his experience of advocating for better environmental protection in China. CFF: Transitioning from a nature enthusiast to a public service professional actively…

Breaking barriers: the transformative power of inclusive education

Chunhui Charity Foundation has recently pioneered a paradigm shift in education, hosting a summer camp in Beijing that transcends socio-economic divides and nurtures inclusivity among children from a diverse range of backgrounds. The core theme of “Encounter Differences” underscores the…

Financial scandal sends shockwaves through Singapore’s charities

Singapore’s philanthropy sector finds itself at a crossroads following a recent money laundering scandal that has sent shockwaves through the nation’s charitable organizations. On Oct 13, charities were directed by the Charity Directorate’s office to undertake a rigorous self-examination, spurred…