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Lessons
from the Obama Campaign
Friday, 17 Apr 2009
Joe Hansen, U.S. Democratic Party political consultant,
shares anecdotes form the Barack Obama 2008 presidential
campaign. He attributes its success to its “standing
the traditional campaign structure on its head.”
He talks about how it was run on the basis of respect,
inclusion and empowerment. Hansen mentions how there
were no preconditions; anybody who wanted to work
in the campaign was welcomed. He also contrasts
Obama’s campaign style with that of Clinton’s
and McCain’s and discusses their mistakes.
Hansen also compares the role of civil society organizations
in the Philippines and in the US. He discusses their
importance in political life. He urges them to keep
working to influence politicians’ decisions
and to hold officials accountable for their promises.
After all, democracy is strengthened by these continuous
interactions.
The music is provided by Dieter
Bachmann.
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Safeguarding
the Charter
Tuesday, 03 Mar 2009
Liberal Party Director General Jose Luis Martin
"Chito" Gascon questions the motives behind
the administration’s push for constitutional
change. As a 1987 constitutional commissioner, he
agrees that perhaps it is time to revisit it as
it is the longest serving charter without any amendments.
However, he cautions that now is not an appropriate
time as present initiatives look to be designed
chiefly to benefit those currently in power.
The music is provided by Dieter
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Competitiveness:
Lessons from Germany
Friday, 19 Dec 2008
Siegfried Herzog analyzes Germany’s ingredients
for competitiveness as well as its disadvantages.
He weighs the benefits of its dual system of education,
the relationship between its trade unions and
employers, its financing system and its efficient
bureaucracy against the weaknesses of its high
labor costs and greatly regulated labor market.
He then draws from these lessons for the Philippines.
He points out that though there are no quick fixes,
the key is to get the basics right: improvement
of education, capitalization on local traditions
and skills, clear definition and protection of
property rights and development of infrastructures.
Please view the corresponding PowerPoint presentation
here.
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Bachmann and Leroy Anderson.
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Measuring
Economic Freedom
Wednesday, 10 Dec 2008
Excerpts from the speech of Senator Manuel “MAR”
Roxas II, Liberal Party president, at the September
launch of the Philippine edition of the Economic
Freedom of the World (EFW): 2008 Report.
He explains that economic freedom is based on property
rights. When these are protected by law, Filipinos
are free to produce and trade goods. Unfortunately,
the country’s ungainly laws and inefficient
judicial system restrain it from moving forward.
The EFW report is a valuable tool in measuring
the impact of economic freedom on the lives of
Filipinos. It presents solid data linking it and
growth, prosperity and social development. However,
the report cannot resolve our challenges for us.
It can merely inform and warn us that the need
for better governance exists.
For more information on the Philippine edition
of the EFW 2008 report, please click here.
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Liberal
Example of Leadership: Grace Padaca
2008 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for Government Service
Thursday, 30 Oct 2008
Isabela Governor Grace Padaca talks about how her
Ramon Magsaysay Award reaffirms her efforts to empower
people to use their democratic right to elect leaders
of their own choosing. Four years after bringing
down the “Dy-nasty” in Isabela, she
believes that this recognition symbolizes that change
is possible. Gov. Padaca discuses her continued
work for change through the Kaya Natin movement.
They make the rounds of schools and meet with different
polling groups and civil society organizations.
Kaya Natin encourages people to make the necessary
preparations for better elections now instead of
waiting for the last minute.
Harvey Keh, director for youth leadership and
social entrepreneurship of the Ateneo School of
Government, introduces Gov. Padaca. He speaks
of her courage and her passion to serve. He calls
her a bastion of hope. She is an icon of leadership
that proves that one need not compromise one’s
values in order to serve effectively in government.
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