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COVID-19 has highlighted philanthropy’s key role in meeting the immediate needs created by the crisis, as well as the ongoing challenges. From committing funds to donating medical supplies and equipment, philanthropists throughout Asia-Pacific have been supporting critical health, social, and economic initiatives to provide urgent relief where it is most needed. In addition to mitigating the short-term challenges, how is philanthropy addressing the longer-term impacts of COVID-19? What are the approaches needed for recovery? How will COVID-19 shape the future of philanthropy?
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Richard Ditizio
Chief Executive Officer
Richard Ditizio is the CEO of the Milken Institute, responsible for all pillars and departments across the organization's global footprint. Under his leadership, the Institute expanded its staff and programmatic work to Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.
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