BUILDING INCLUSIVE DEMOCRACIES IN ASEAN

by Ronald U Mendoza (Editor), Edsel L Beja Jr (Editor), Julio C Teehankee (Editor), Antonio G M La Vina (Editor), Maria Fe Villamejor-mendoza (Editor)

Overview

Containing the latest research and insights of academics and development practitioners pursuing political and economic reforms in the ASEAN region, Building Inclusive Democracies in ASEAN recognizes that a well-functioning democracy is part of what ultimately fosters inclusive growth and development. Inequitable access to democratic processes and mechanisms produce government policies and initiatives that are inconsistent with the needs of the majority.The chapters include empirical research on the symptoms and effects of traditional patron-client politics, experiences, insights, analyses, and policy recommendations, as well as reflections, on reform efforts along the lines of citizens' participation, transparency, and evidence-based policymaking.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789813236509
Publisher:	Co-published With World Scientific
Publication date:	12/19/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	452
File size:	10 MB

Table of Contents

List of Tables, Graphs, Figures, and Appendices

List of Acronyms

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part 1 Patron Client Politics in the Philippines and ASEAN

Political Dynasties in the Philippine Congress Ronald U. Mendoza Edsel L. Beja Jr. Victor S. Venida David B. Yap II 7

Vote Secrecy and Democracy in the Philippines Cesi Cruz 39

The Local Electoral Impacts of Conditional Cash Transfers in the Philippines: Evidence from a Field Experiment Julien Labonne 53

Pork & Typhoons: The Influence of Political Connections on Disaster Response in the Philippines Allen Hicken James Atkinson Nico Ravanilla 74

Who Votes for Dynastic Candidates? Philippine Senatorial Elections Clarissa C. David Ma. Rosel S. San Pascual 102

The 2013 Philippine Mid-Term Election: An Empirical Analysis of Dynasties, Vote Buying, and the Correlates of Senate Votes Ronald U. Mendoza Mario Antonio G. Lopez David B. Yap II Tristan A. Canare 119

The Political-Economic Sentiments of the People: What the 2007 Senatorial Election Says Luis F. Dumlao 129

Political Change and the Business Elite in Indonesia Anders C. Johansson 143

Social Media, Power, and Democratization in Malaysia: Weapons of the Weak? Wong Mun Loong 173

Political Control and Corruption in Thai Bureaucracy Prijono Tjiptoherijanto 200

Coalition Politics and Reform Dynamics in Thailand Veerayooth Kanchoochat 209

Lootable Resources and Political Virtue: The Economic Governance of Lee Kuan Yew, Ferdinand Marcos, and Chiang Kai-shek Compared Hilton L. Root 225

Freedom of Information and Governance in Indonesia and the Philippines Monica C. Ang 242

Legislative Malapportionment in Asia Yuko Kasuya Yuta Kamahara 271

Part 2 Reforms to Promote Inclusiveness

Democratizing Elections through Campaign Finance Reforms Joy Aceron Antonio G. M. La Viña 297

Institutionalizing Political Party Reforms in the Philippines Julio C. Teehankee 322

Shopping for Politicians: Insights from Market Basket Analysis of Senatoriables Reina Reyes Sheena Valenzuela 333

"Imperial Manila" and Local Autonomy Michael Henry Ll. Yusingco 346

Inclusive Education Edilberto De Jesus 356

In Search of Youth-opia: Nurturing the Next Generation Catalysts, Collaborators, and Change-makers Leon G. Flores III 372

The Promise and Perils of Filipino Migratory Labor Lila Shahani 384

Competition Policy: Key Pillar for Inclusive Growth Cielito F. Habito 399

Responsible Media, Democracy, and Inclusive Growth Melinda Quintos De Jesus 405

Anti-Corruption and Third Party Monitoring Albert Alejo Jess Lorenzo Ronald U. Mendoza 417

About the Authors 426