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In Manila times’ article: Moral governance as the key ingredient to BARMM’s success, Dr. Nassef M. Adiong, OIC of Policy Research and Legal Services, was cited as a key source in understanding the notion of the Bangsamoro’s Moral Governance Framework:

“Dr. Nassef Manabilang Adiong, an associate professor at the Institute of Islamic Studies of the University of the Philippines, presented the principles of moral governance in the Bangsamoro on YouTube on March 3, 2021 (refer to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3rVreC9k0Q). At the outset, he stated that many people’s ideas about governance are often related to Western democracy. He added that based on his team’s research, the multilateral organizations’ Western democratic framework of good governance has seven prescriptive criteria or qualities: 1) accountable; 2) consensus-based; 3) equitable, efficient and inclusive; 4) participatory; 5) responsive; 6) transparent; and 7) [upholds] rule of law. These qualities and characteristics are noble and are important to attain a just and humane society.”

See full story: https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/07/18/opinion/columns/moral-governance-as-the-key-ingredient-to-barmms-success/1807414?fbclid=IwAR2e3KRyOFgO85BKfnqKmZbdkmpQw3B_LIGUKlld9qPj_X7vedWqQemogC4

The Leadership Advocacy Bangsamoro in partnership with the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and with the support of the Embassy of Switzerland in the Philippines continues its implementation of the capacity building project entitled, BARMM on Policy Research. The project aims to promote the role of research in policy making and to capacitate forty-one (41) BARMM employees on policy research. PRLS, Dr. Nassef M. Adiong was invited as a resource speaker to deliver on “Writing the Findings” and “Writing the Conclusion and Policy Recommendation” The session also included a workshop to see improvements on the participants’ papers.

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Training on Policy Research organized by the Leadership Advocacy Bangsamoro, Inc. (LEAD) and the Embassy of Switzerland in the Philippines

The Leadership Advocacy Bangsamoro in partnership with the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and with the support of the Embassy of Switzerland in the Philippines continues its implementation of the capacity building project entitled, BARMM on Policy Research. The project aims to promote the role of research in policy making and capacitate forty-one (41) BARMM employees on policy research. PRLS Anisah Lingga was invited as resource person to discuss “Processing and Analysis: Quantitative Data (Part II)” as well as “Processing and Analysis: Qualitative Data (Part II)” on May 18-19, 2021 at Diamond Hall, Em Manor, Cotabato City.

PRLS assisted in facilitating the BTA Parliament workshop on July 05-06, 2021 aimed at harmonizing cabinet bills with other legislative measures to find common legislative agenda.

The Technical Working Group (TWG) on ‘Knowledge Sharing and Training Capacity’ brings together development partners and selected organizations that are operating in BARMM. After the successful inception meeting (October 2020), the group has convened members around special thematic sessions. Last April 15, 2021, the topic was Public Financial Management, co-hosted by WB and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

PRLS Director, Dr. Nassef Manabilang Adiong, was invited as a resource speaker to present and discuss the Moral Governance Framework as an accountability framework in implementing effective ethics standards in government and the civil service. The session focused on Civil Service Reforms in BARMM and co-hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

We are delighted to welcome everyone to our 2021 midyear accomplishment report containing PRLS engagements since its activation in March 2021, including completed and ongoing research works, list of accomplished and ongoing review tasks requested by Members of the Parliament, and concept notes of Bills and Resolutions PRLS thought to be critically important to Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).