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GPH and MILF Continuing Peace Negotiation and Charter Change

IAG Policy Brief January 2011

The IAG Policy brief is a monthly policy brief by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stittung institutional partner, Institute for Autonomy and Governance, on current issues related to the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).

Transcending our Democratic Mediocrity

Former Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno eloquently articulated the need for the Philippines to surpass its democratic deficits. He outlines the pitfalls of Philippine democracy and at the same time articulate the challenge of transcending it by reforming democratic institutions.

We are responsible for one another

General Jose T. Almonte provides a snapshot of Philippine political realities as he outlines the various elements in the country's political and economic system that continually impedes its growth. At the same time, he suggests key strategies that can be undertaken, both immediately and in the long-term, to address these maladies. In the end, he challenges each and every Filipino to be responsible for one another.

Political Parties and Party Types

Conceptual Approaches to the Institutionalization of Political Parties in Transitional States: Case of the Philippines

The book of Kristina Weissenbach, Assistant to the renowned party scholar Prof. Dr. Dr. Karl-Rudolf Kortte of the University of Duisburg-Essen, explains the background of the role of political parties with different party types in democratic order and the criteria for viable and sustainable political parties. With the specific social, political and cultural conditions in the Philippines considered, the second part of the paper describes conceptual approaches for the institutionalization of viable political parties in the Philippines.

Democratic Deficits in the Philippines: What is to be done? by Dr. Clarita R. Carlos

The book outlines the areas where there are deficiencies in the democratic system in the Philippines. From democratic institutions to social and economic systems and processes, the authors argue that it is imperative to reform such institutions and processes in order to fulfill the promises of democracy. 222 Pages

The Maguindanao Massacre and the Rise of the Warlord Clans

Autononmy and Peace Review

The Autonomy and Peace Review is a quarterly publication of the Institute of Autonomy and Governance, with support of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. On November 23, 2009 the worst election-related violence occurred in the province of Maguindanao. A convoy of 57 women, children, women lawyers, other supporters and journalists were massacred as they traveled to show support for an opposition candidate to the powerful ruling Ampatuan Clan in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao. This issue presents views and analysis on the horrifying tragedy.Volume No. 6 Issue No. 1 January - March 2010

Die Philippinen nach den Wahlen vom 10. Mai 2010

Am 10. Mai erzielte „Noynoy“ Aquino mit 42,08 Prozent das beste Ergebnis, das ein philippinischer Präsidentschaftskandidat unter der Verfassung von 1987 jemals erzielt hatte. Ein massiver Mitteleinsatz zur Verbesserung der Infrastruktur im Bildungs-, Gesundheits- und Forschungsbereich muss nun Priorität haben, wenn Aquino seinem Anspruch gerecht werden will, nicht nur den oberen und mittleren Schichten zu dienen. Der unzweifelhaft vorhandene gute Wille, sauber und gerecht zu regieren, kann gar nicht überschätzt werden. Aber alleine wird er nicht ausreichen.

Security Sector Transformation - Praxis from the Ground

Autonomy and Peace Review Volume 6 Issue 2

The Autonomy and Peace Review is a quarterly journal published by the Institute of Autonomy and Governance, with support of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, on issues of governance, peace and development and autonomy.

How to govern after winning an election: A guidepost

After winning elections, newly elected local officials are faced with the reality of governing their localities. From ensuring judicious use of resources available to the empowerment of each and every constituent, local officials are faced with a myriad of challenges. This book outlines the key areas elected local officials must look at in order to govern effectively. It ranges from the traditional fields of political participation and fiscal management to the cutting edge issues of political audit, performance measures, accountability, and battling graft and corruption.

"How to Win an Election: Lessons From The Experts" 2nd Edition

In time for the preparations for the 2010 election, the Ateneo School of Government (ASoG), unveiled How to Win an Election 2nd edition, an update of the very successful How to Win an Election: Lessons from the Experts that is suppose to assist candidates and campaigners in planning and conducting successful and meaningful election campaigns.Copies are available at local bookstores or at the Ateneo School of Government (telephone number +63 (2) 920 2920).