The Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum (PBC) 2024 convened against the backdrop of an evolving philanthropic landscape. Over the past few years, we saw a significant rise in the number and diversity of actors, including corporations, investment funds and governments, seeking to contribute to social impact. Among businesses, many made intentional efforts to align their goals with societal development, leading to significant positive impacts for their communities. In finance, impact investing gained traction, with a 63% growth in private impact investing from 2019 to 2022. Within the philanthropic landscape, we saw new actors emerge as economies expand and new wealth was created – particularly in Asia.