Swee Sum Lam

Assoc Prof Swee Sum Lam is an Honorary Fellow at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School, specializing in finance and social entrepreneurship. He holds a prominent role in advancing research on policy risk and social investing. His work bridges finance and societal impact, focusing on how policy instability affects equity markets and the role of philanthropy in education and social enterprises.

Research interests include policy risk dynamics, the growth of social investing, and the interplay between for-profit and non-profit sectors. Key contributions include frameworks for impact assessment in philanthropy and the development of modules like FIN4117, integrating real-world investments in social enterprises. He pioneered the Asia Centre for Social Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy (ACSEP) to drive research and education in socially-driven sectors.

Teaching innovations include curriculum development emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches and practical learning. He introduced courses such as 'Measuring Success in Philanthropy and Impact Investing,' which incorporate Asian case studies and real capital investment projects. His initiatives, like the Lam See Chiew Memorial Scholarship, aim to cultivate socially-conscious leaders.

Publications span policy analysis, microfinance, and impact investing, with recent focus on philanthropy’s role in higher education and Asian social enterprises. His work underscores the need for standardized impact evaluation methodologies and the strategic importance of bureaucratic quality in policy implementation.