March 27, 2025
Yunus Thailand Staff
Thailand Country Forum at the 14th Social Business Days in Manila, Philippines
At the 14th Social Business Days, Thailand’s forum, hosted by Dr. Faiz H. Shah and Callum Mackenzie, gathered over 35 members from Yunus Thailand, Yunus Center AIT (YCA), Payap Center for Social Impact at Payap University, Kasetsart University, Chulalongkorn University’s Social Research Institute, Impact Hub Asia Pacific, Rizq, and Academia of Enterpreneurs.
Prof. Muhammad Yunus and Lamiya Morshed of Yunus Centre also participated, highlighting Thailand's pivotal role in advancing social business. The forum's conclusions were later presented on stage by Jonathan Brenes, Research & Innovation Lead of Yunus Thailand.
Key Developments:
- - Social Business Innovation Hub: Thailand is becoming a key destination for social business learning and policy dialogue in Southeast Asia.
- - Academic Alliances: New Yunus Social Business Centers at Payap University and Chulalongkorn University
- and the Social Business Academia Conference at AIT.
- - Educational Advancements: Pathways from high school to doctoral programs
- including new degrees in Social Business at Payap University
- Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and Albukhary International University (AIU).
Collaborative Initiatives:
- - Vertical Collaboration: Forming a consortium for social business innovation project management.
- - Horizontal Collaboration: Diversifying products and services
- from consumer products like seaweed to social impact research and entrepreneur support.
- - Innovation and Cross-Pollination: Blending strengths and unique points from different organizations.
Upcoming Activities:
- - New center at Payap University opening in late 2024.
- - Chulalongkorn University’s Social Research Institute to host the first gathering of Yunus Social Business Centers and partners.
We are committed to fostering collaboration, avoiding competition, and building a robust, supportive network.
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