JULY 2008
Wed – July 23, 2008
Seminar on Technology Innovations
The Seminar is designed to discuss applicable technologies to local governance. In cooperation with the Urban Strategy Corporation and Pro-source Corporation, these groups will be discussing the technologies and technological products they offer which the LGUs may consider using.
Wed – July 23, 2008
Seminar on Technology Innovations
The Seminar is designed to discuss applicable technologies to local governance. In cooperation with the Urban Strategy Corporation and Pro-source Corporation, these groups will be discussing the technologies and technological products they offer which the LGUs may consider using.
When: July 23, 2008 Venue: Century Park Hotel, Manila
NOVEMBER 2008
Wed – Fri November 21, 2008
16th International Conference of the East and Southeast Asia Network for Better Local Governments
An annual International Conference sponsored by KAS Singapore and this time, Olongapo City, and organized by LOGODEF for the purpose of promoting innovations in local government administration in the spirit of new public management.
Thurs November 27, 2008
Philippine Summit on Local Governance
1st Roundtable Discussion
In view of the institutionalization of a national representative forum-similar to the Philippine Development Forum-to facilitate substantive policy dialogue on decentralization-related issues LOGODEF has taken the lead to conduct a series of roundtable discussions to review decentralization-related issues and identify prospective legislative reform measures. The 1st RTD, with the Congressional Planning and Budget Department of the House of Representatives and the Senate Economic Planning Office as partners of LOGODEF in this initiative, shall identify a common legislative agenda for local government reforms.
Wed – Fri November 21, 2008
16th International Conference of the East and Southeast Asia Network for Better Local Governments
An annual International Conference sponsored by KAS Singapore and this time, Olongapo City, and organized by LOGODEF for the purpose of promoting innovations in local government administration in the spirit of new public management.
When: November 19-21, 2008 Venue: Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center Theme: “Cities in Search of the Ideal Communities”Thurs November 27, 2008
Philippine Summit on Local Governance
1st Roundtable Discussion
In view of the institutionalization of a national representative forum-similar to the Philippine Development Forum-to facilitate substantive policy dialogue on decentralization-related issues LOGODEF has taken the lead to conduct a series of roundtable discussions to review decentralization-related issues and identify prospective legislative reform measures. The 1st RTD, with the Congressional Planning and Budget Department of the House of Representatives and the Senate Economic Planning Office as partners of LOGODEF in this initiative, shall identify a common legislative agenda for local government reforms.
When: November 27, 2008 Venue: Manila Peninsula Hotel
JANUARY 2008
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FEBRUARY 2008
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MARCH 2008
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APRIL 2008
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MAY 2008
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JUNE 2008
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AUGUST 2008
Wed – August 13, 2008
Round Table Discussion on MILF-GRP MOA
This round table discussion on the MILF-GRP MOA will bring together scholars of Philippine politics to explore the implications to LGUs of the said MOA, including intended future reforms on Local Governance and our Political System. The following are areas for discussion:
1. Assessment of the Draft MOA
2. Recommendations for Policy makers
Wed – August 13, 2008
Round Table Discussion on MILF-GRP MOA
This round table discussion on the MILF-GRP MOA will bring together scholars of Philippine politics to explore the implications to LGUs of the said MOA, including intended future reforms on Local Governance and our Political System. The following are areas for discussion:
1. Assessment of the Draft MOA
- a. The solution offered by the draft MOA compared to the Ramos Peace Agreement with the MNLF
- b. Constitutional-legal implications
- c. LGUs as stakeholders and Local Governance in general
2. Recommendations for Policy makers
- a. Alternative approaches
- b. Socio–cultural considerations for a more effective Peace Agreement.
When: August 13, 2008 Time: 11 am – 2pm Venue: Lakambini Function Room, Sulo Hotel, Quezon City
SEPTEMBER 2008
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OCTOBER 2008
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DECEMBER 2008
Fri December 5, 2008
LOCAL GOVERNANCE: Coping with Emerging Challenges
2nd of the LOGODEF Lecture-Series
The "Local Governance: Coping with Emerging Challenges" is a sequel to the launching event held last March 2008. As part of the Foundation’s efforts to strengthen its network linkages, the second Lecture-Series (as will be the case from henceforth) will be conducted in partnership with the Association of Schools of Public Administration in the Philippines, Inc. (ASPAP). It is one of the areas for collaboration and cooperation identified by both LOGODEF and ASPAP per Memorandum of Agreement signed last April 2008.
This 2nd of the Lecture-Series which will be held in Baguio City will address the unique concerns of the locality and to make the topics and discussion more relevant to its target audience, the lecture has its theme on local governance and coping with emerging challenges.
Fri December 5, 2008
LOCAL GOVERNANCE: Coping with Emerging Challenges
2nd of the LOGODEF Lecture-Series
The "Local Governance: Coping with Emerging Challenges" is a sequel to the launching event held last March 2008. As part of the Foundation’s efforts to strengthen its network linkages, the second Lecture-Series (as will be the case from henceforth) will be conducted in partnership with the Association of Schools of Public Administration in the Philippines, Inc. (ASPAP). It is one of the areas for collaboration and cooperation identified by both LOGODEF and ASPAP per Memorandum of Agreement signed last April 2008.
This 2nd of the Lecture-Series which will be held in Baguio City will address the unique concerns of the locality and to make the topics and discussion more relevant to its target audience, the lecture has its theme on local governance and coping with emerging challenges.
When: December 5, 2008 Venue: Baguio City
JANUARY 2009
January 2009
Launching of the Konrad Adenaeur Medal of Excellence (KAME) V
The Konrad Adenaeur Medal of Excellence which is an award for best managed local governments in the Philippines is given by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) and the Local Government Development Foundation (LOGODEF) every three (3) years or during a term of a local government official. The award is conferred to local executives and their local governments whose leadership epitomizes the ideals which Konrad Adenauer believed in and practiced while in public service. The Senate of the Philippines recognized KAME in Senate Resolution (P.S. Res. No. 681) during the First Regular Session of the 10th Congress of the Republic of the Philippines as an important award to promote accountable local governments and effective local governance.
Thurs January 29, 2009
Philippine Summit on Local Governance
2nd Roundtable Discussion
This 2nd of the series of roundtable discussions will bring together experts on lobbying to share notable insights as regards processes and concerns in lobbying. This 2nd RTD, with the Congressional Planning and Budget Department of the House of Representatives and the Senate Economic Planning Office as partners of LOGODEF in this initiative, shall identify both the formal and informal procedures in the actual process of lobbying, thereby formulating suggestive strategies in facilitating legislations. Likewise, the discussion aims to identify measures in processing the comprehensive strategies.
January 2009
Launching of the Konrad Adenaeur Medal of Excellence (KAME) V
The Konrad Adenaeur Medal of Excellence which is an award for best managed local governments in the Philippines is given by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) and the Local Government Development Foundation (LOGODEF) every three (3) years or during a term of a local government official. The award is conferred to local executives and their local governments whose leadership epitomizes the ideals which Konrad Adenauer believed in and practiced while in public service. The Senate of the Philippines recognized KAME in Senate Resolution (P.S. Res. No. 681) during the First Regular Session of the 10th Congress of the Republic of the Philippines as an important award to promote accountable local governments and effective local governance.
When: January, 2009 Venue: Manila HotelThurs January 29, 2009
Philippine Summit on Local Governance
2nd Roundtable Discussion
This 2nd of the series of roundtable discussions will bring together experts on lobbying to share notable insights as regards processes and concerns in lobbying. This 2nd RTD, with the Congressional Planning and Budget Department of the House of Representatives and the Senate Economic Planning Office as partners of LOGODEF in this initiative, shall identify both the formal and informal procedures in the actual process of lobbying, thereby formulating suggestive strategies in facilitating legislations. Likewise, the discussion aims to identify measures in processing the comprehensive strategies.
When: January 29, 2009 Venue: Manila Peninsula Hotel
FEBRUARY 2009
Thurs February 12, 2009
Philippine Summit on Local Governance
3rd Roundtable Discussion
This 3rd of the series of roundtable discussions hopes to proceed with a review of the outcomes of the previous RTDs and to present the role of stakeholders in the pursuit of the identified agenda. As such, the discussion shall showcase perspectives of several stakeholders to be able to conduct analysis regarding prioritization of concerns; a creation of technical working group which shall look into the technical details of issues and can propose either a consolidation or substitution of a bill.
Thurs February 12, 2009
Philippine Summit on Local Governance
3rd Roundtable Discussion
This 3rd of the series of roundtable discussions hopes to proceed with a review of the outcomes of the previous RTDs and to present the role of stakeholders in the pursuit of the identified agenda. As such, the discussion shall showcase perspectives of several stakeholders to be able to conduct analysis regarding prioritization of concerns; a creation of technical working group which shall look into the technical details of issues and can propose either a consolidation or substitution of a bill.
When: February 12, 2009 Venue: Manila Peninsula Hotel
MARCH 2009
Thurs March 5, 2009
Philippine Summit on Local Governance
National Conference
As a culminating activity to the series of roundtable discussions conducted, this National Conference on Local Governance shall present the common reform agenda as identified by key stakeholders during the pre conference activities to the congressional leaders in the House and Senate for their consideration. The Conference hopes to institutionalize a mechanism for a periodic review of the House and Senate commitments to the areas for reform.
Thurs March 5, 2009
Philippine Summit on Local Governance
National Conference
As a culminating activity to the series of roundtable discussions conducted, this National Conference on Local Governance shall present the common reform agenda as identified by key stakeholders during the pre conference activities to the congressional leaders in the House and Senate for their consideration. The Conference hopes to institutionalize a mechanism for a periodic review of the House and Senate commitments to the areas for reform.
When: Thu March 5, 2009 Venue: Sofitel Philippine Plaza
APRIL 2009
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MAY 2009
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JUNE 2009
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JULY 2009
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AUGUST 2009
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SEPTEMBER 2009
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OCTOBER 2009
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NOVEMBER 2009
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DECEMBER 2009
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