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Resource Library - Philippines


This list represents publications that are specifically about our work in Philippines. For a more comprehensive list that includes any publication that mentions our Philippines work at all, such as newsletters, our annual report, and multi-country program overviews, click here.

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Transparent Accountable Governance (TAG): Service Standards Guidebook (1240 KB)

Service Standards Guidebook for local governments in the Philippines based on The Asia Foundation's Transparent Accountable Governance (TAG) project.

02/26/2010 Report
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Local Governance in the Philippines (1636 KB)

The Transparent Accountable Governance (TAG) program of The Asia Foundation addresses some
of the local governance problems in the Philippines through customized technical assistance, supporting civic engagement, and by working with the...

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04/07/2010 Handout
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Conflict Management in the Philippines (1471 KB)

The Philippines suffers from endemic conflicts on many levels, some arising out of traditional cleav - ages and others from the complex responses of a society undergoing rapid change. Political insta - bility, intra-community conflicts over...

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05/05/2010 Program Profile
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Economic Reform & Development in the Philippines (257 KB)

Overview of The Asia Foundation's Economic Reform & Development programs in the Philippines.

05/05/2010 Handout
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Survey on Good Local Governance (13621 KB)

The Survey on Good Local Governance is a 38-item survey that aims to obtain a broader data to help set the agenda for local government reforms. It covers the following: citizen perception on the quality of local government services, trust...

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09/01/2010 Survey
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Rapid Field Appraisal (RFA) of Decentralization in the Philippines (2010) (822 KB)

The Rapid Field Appraisal (RFA) was developed as a monitoring tool by the USAID-funded Local Development Assistance Program (LDAP), and produced a wealth of information that was intended "to give decision-makers in the Philippines a ground...

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09/01/2010 Survey
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Roll-on Roll-off Connecting Maritime Southeast Asia (124 KB)

There are many potential benefits to an economically connected and integrated Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). But connectivity in maritime Southeast Asia remains a serious challenge. ASEAN is beginning to address these issues,...

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12/20/2010 Handout
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Comparative Review of Community-Based Development in Conflict-Affected Areas in the Philippines (1584 KB)

A brief description of the comparative review study, a one year grant from the World Bank’s State and Peace-building Fund. The study will examine the possible impact of community based development projects in conflict affected areas in...

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07/20/2011 Handout
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Gender and Conflict in Mindanao (746 KB)

The Asia Foundation commissioned a study in August 2010 to examine the dynamics of gender and conflict in Mindanao. Leslie Dwyer and Rufa Guiam conducted field-based research and a literature review to identify challenges and opportunities for...

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08/04/2011 Handout
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Gender and Conflict in Mindanao (11x17 version) (743 KB)

The Asia Foundation commissioned a study in August 2010 to examine the dynamics of gender and conflict in Mindanao. Leslie Dwyer and Rufa Guiam conducted field-based research and a literature review to identify challenges and opportunities for...

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08/04/2011 Handout
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Philippines Overview (1882 KB)

An overview of The Asia Foundation's Philippines program.

09/29/2011 Program Profile
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Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization: Synopsis (5828 KB)

The 11th Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization examines the results of decentralization in Philippine local governments, specifically on four key performance areas: local governance and administration, social services and health, local...

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10/07/2011 Analysis
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Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization: Ilocos Region, Agnes Grace Cargamento (911 KB)

The 11th Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization examines the results of decentralization in Philippine local governments, specifically on four key performance areas: local governance and administration, social services and health, local...

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10/07/2011 Analysis
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Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization: Cagayan Valley Region, Virginia Castillejos-Liquigan (1317 KB)

The 11th Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization examines the results of decentralization in Philippine local governments, specifically on four key performance areas: local governance and administration, social services and health, local...

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10/07/2011 Analysis
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Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization: Cordillera Administrative Region, Arellano A. Colongon, Jr. (1400 KB)

The 11th Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization examines the results of decentralization in Philippine local governments, specifically on four key performance areas: local governance and administration, social services and health, local...

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10/07/2011 Analysis
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Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization: Central Luzon Region, Modesta G. Lugos (1471 KB)

The 11th Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization examines the results of decentralization in Philippine local governments, specifically on four key performance areas: local governance and administration, social services and health, local...

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10/07/2011 Analysis
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Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization: CALABARZON MIMAROPA Region, Conchita Ragrario (959 KB)

The 11th Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization examines the results of decentralization in Philippine local governments, specifically on four key performance areas: local governance and administration, social services and health, local...

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10/07/2011 Analysis
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Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization: Bicol Region, Cristina Lim (1927 KB)

The 11th Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization examines the results of decentralization in Philippine local governments, specifically on four key performance areas: local governance and administration, social services and health, local...

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10/07/2011 Analysis
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Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization: Western Visayas Region, April Dream Teodosio (1500 KB)

The 11th Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization examines the results of decentralization in Philippine local governments, specifically on four key performance areas: local governance and administration, social services and health, local...

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10/07/2011 Analysis
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Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization: Central Visayas Region, Josephine Cemine (1512 KB)

The 11th Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization examines the results of decentralization in Philippine local governments, specifically on four key performance areas: local governance and administration, social services and health, local...

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10/07/2011 Analysis
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Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization: Eastern Visayas Region, Buenaventura B. Dargantes (983 KB)

The 11th Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization examines the results of decentralization in Philippine local governments, specifically on four key performance areas: local governance and administration, social services and health, local...

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10/07/2011 Analysis
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Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization: Zamboanga Peninsula Region, Chona Q. Sarmiento (971 KB)

The 11th Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization examines the results of decentralization in Philippine local governments, specifically on four key performance areas: local governance and administration, social services and health, local...

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10/07/2011 Analysis
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Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization: Northern Mindanao Region, Julita Bokingo (996 KB)

The 11th Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization examines the results of decentralization in Philippine local governments, specifically on four key performance areas: local governance and administration, social services and health, local...

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10/07/2011 Analysis
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Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization: Davao Region, Ed. B. Prantilla (1038 KB)

The 11th Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization examines the results of decentralization in Philippine local governments, specifically on four key performance areas: local governance and administration, social services and health, local...

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10/07/2011 Analysis
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Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization: SOCCSKSARGEN Region, Nelia Agbon (1466 KB)

The 11th Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization examines the results of decentralization in Philippine local governments, specifically on four key performance areas: local governance and administration, social services and health, local...

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10/07/2011 Analysis
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Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization: Caraga Region, Alma A. Eleazar (1346 KB)

The 11th Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization examines the results of decentralization in Philippine local governments, specifically on four key performance areas: local governance and administration, social services and health, local...

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10/07/2011 Analysis
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Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization: Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao, Randolph Parcasio (902 KB)

The 11th Rapid Field Appraisal of Decentralization examines the results of decentralization in Philippine local governments, specifically on four key performance areas: local governance and administration, social services and health, local...

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10/07/2011 Analysis
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Report on the Philippine Extrajudicial Killings (2001-August 2010), Al A. Parreno (2186 KB)

An in-depth analysis of legal audit of the EJK cases in the Philippines from 2001-2010 with focus on the killings of political activists and media personnel. It also identifies the gaps and corresponding recommendations in the laws,...

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10/11/2011 Analysis
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Prosecution of Torture: A Manual, Eric Henry Joseph F. Mallonga (3984 KB)

An in-depth analysis of legal audit of the EJK cases in the Philippines from 2001-2010 with focus on the killings of political activists and media personnel. It also identifies the gaps and corresponding recommendations in the laws,...

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10/11/2011 Analysis
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Silenced: Extrajudicial Killings and Torture in the Philippines: Photo Essays, Mario Ignacio IV (12015 KB)

An in-depth analysis of legal audit of the EJK cases in the Philippines from 2001-2010 with focus on the killings of political activists and media personnel. It also identifies the gaps and corresponding recommendations in the laws, systems,...

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10/11/2011 Analysis
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