Tan, Ngoh Tiong.

Regulating Philanthropy The Legal and Accountability Framework for Singapore Charities [electronic resource] / Ngoh Tiong Tan. - pp. 69-78.

The Charities Act in Singapore provides a systematic approach to public accountability by promoting good governance of non-profit organizations. This paper focuses on the rise of philanthropy and the development of a regulatory framework to ensure public accountability of charities in Singapore. There is a need for greater transparency, communication, information, and support from the various systems, including the revenue and government authorities, as well as the stakeholders.


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philanthropy, charities, fund raising, public accountability

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