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Took place Thursday, November 3, 2005
A roundtable discussion with Dr. Jesus Estanislao, President,
Institute for Solidarity in Asia, Philippines
Following
the People Power revolution in 1986, the Philippines
has struggled to build a functional democratic system that
extends beyond the electoral process. Recent events have once
again underscored the important role that good governance
plays in ensuring the democratic future of the country. Recognizing
the need to build mechanisms of good governance at the national
level, the Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA) has taken
a grassroots approach to reform by working to improve governance
on the local level.
Join us as Dr. Estanislao discusses ISA’s efforts to build
a functioning, participatory democracy in the Philippines.
The focus on local governance has been key. On the national
level, the issues addressed by the government do not affect
citizens on a daily basis, but on the municipal level, public
officials have a much better grasp of the needs of their constituents.
The local approach has proven effective in increasing citizen
participation and improving the transparency and efficiency
of government.
Dr. Jesus P. Estanislao is the Chairman and CEO of the Institute
for Solidarity in Asia and the chairman of the Institute of
Corporate Directors. He holds the title of University Professor
at the University of Asia and the Pacific. Dr. Estanislao
has spent much of his career founding or reforming institutions,
including successfully rehabilitating the Philippines Development
Bank following the People Power revolution in 1986.
The Institute for Solidarity in Asia, an independent, non-partisan,
not-for-profit institution, seeks to improve the practice
of public governance in the Philippines at all levels of government,
gradually aligning the standards of public governance with
global principles and best practices.
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