On June 17, The Asia Foundation will honor His Excellency U Thura Shwe Mann, speaker of the lower house of Myanmar’s parliament, at Foundation headquarters for a special breakfast hosted by President 
Posts By Maria Belen Bonoan
Zamboanga City Reaps Gains of Better Business Environment
January 12, 2011
Zamboanga City is one of the oldest cities in the Philippines, with a rich history and distinct culture. It is the third largest city in the country in terms of land area, and sixth in terms of population. The city is also a center of economic activities in Mindanao, with a modern seaport and airport [...]
Topics: Governance
Countries: Philippines
Two Decades of Journey to Local Autonomy in the Philippines
September 1, 2010
The 1991 Local Government Code, which initiated the decentralization process in the Philippines by empowering local governments to more effectively respond to their community needs, has always been referred to as radical and revolutionary. It now serves as an example for other countries on how local governments have accepted, adjusted, and adapted to this development [...]
Topics: Governance
Countries: Philippines
In the Philippines: Mindanao Local Governments Gearing up to Become Truly Self Reliant
March 11, 2009
On February 25 – 26, 2009, participants from 11 municipalities in Mindanao gathered to share their different initiatives in making local resources work for effective governance. One of the basic challenges to good governance in the Philippines is the ability of local governments to mobilize and manage local resources effectively to deliver quality services. Local [...]
Topics: Conflict and Fragile Conditions | Governance
Countries: Philippines