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Panibagong Paraan 2008: Building Partnerships for
Effective Local Governance

COME VISIT THIS UNIQUE "TIANGGE" OF IDEAS!

Come and see how innovative ideas and partnership building can make local governance more responsive, efficient, transparent, and accountable. Come to Panibagong Paraan 2008 on April 9 and 10, 2008 at the Megatrade Halls of SM Megamall, 5th Level.

We call it a development marketplace and it is open to the public. Admission is free. Registration starts at 10 am on April 9. Chief Justice (Ret.) Artemio Panganiban will keynote the opening.

The two-day event is an exciting mix of booths and activities showcasing the project proposals of 99 Panibagong Paraan finalists. A distinguished panel of jurors will select around 30 projects which will get a grant of up to P1 million pesos from Panibagong Paraan partners: AusAID-PACAP, CIDA, Peace and Equity Foundation, The Asia Foundation, USAID, British Embassy, Philippine Center for Population and Development, Team Energy Foundation, and the World Bank. For list of other partners and sponsors, and detailed program, please go to www.panibagongparaan.com

There will be discussions featuring known practitioners and advocates on the theme: "Building Partnerships for Effective Local Governance", a skills sharing workshop, and a Winners' Forum featuring past winners of Panibagong Paraan and Galing Pook.

An on-the-spot poster making contest for kids, ages 7 to 12 years, will help young children express their thoughts about these issues. Download the mechanics and registration form

There will also be musical and cultural numbers by LGU choirs and drama groups.

Come and vote for your favorite project and help that project win the "People's Choice Award!"

Please pass this invitation to your friends, relatives, officemates, communities. There is something for anyone who cares about development in this unique TIANGGE OF IDEAS! Check out the program of events lined up for April 9 and 10.

For inquiries, please call 917-3047.

Panibagong Paraan 2008 Project Grant Competition Guidelines


Partners and Sponsors
  World Bank
  Department of the Interior and Local Government – Local Government Academy
  Australian Agency for International Development/Philippines – Australia Community Assistance Program
  British Embassy
  Canadian International Development Agency
  City of Puerto Princesa, Palawan
  International Finance Corporation
  Peace and Equity Foundation
  Philippine Center for Population and Development
  Team Energy Foundation
  The Asia Foundation
  United States Agency for International Development
  Asian Development Bank
  Caucus of Development NGO Networks
  League of Corporate Foundations
  Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement

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