How to build dispute resolution capacity in public jurisdictions and systems
Conflict is part of our lives, from Day 1. Disputes happen; all kinds of disputes. Public jurisdictions, and systems, should ensure that there are sufficient resources available for people and organizations to resolve disputes. They should. Few do. How to build local capacity Larry Susskind is a leading figure in the field of public dispute [...]
27 ways Filipinos create successful, collaborative e-Governance projects
From a global perspective, the Philippines is seriously lacking in financial resources. Of course this presents a major challenge to project delivery. Yet, increasingly I’m appreciating other ways, beyond the allocation of more funds, which contribute to project success. As I see it in practice, here in the Philippines, at the heart of those other [...]
Personal paths intersect on e-Government project in San Felipe, Philippines
The project team has been assembled and sprung into action. Each team member brings their own personal stories to the project. I thought I’d briefly share the stories of three people I’ve met this week; Frederick Torres, Elsie Alip and Mark Nery. All are members of the eBPLS (e-Business Permit & Licensing System) project in [...]
Developing staff capacities in order to sustain momentum on Philippines e-Governance project
This past week I spent time with the eRPTS (electronic Real Property Taxation System) project team in San Antonio, Zambales province, Philippines. As regular readers of this blog will know, for the last month I’ve been in the Philippines as a Volunteer Advisor to the eGov4MD project (of which eRPTS is a sub-project), with the [...]
The Mayor: At the centre of e-Governance in Dinalupihan, Philippines
Joel Payumo is Mayor of the Municipality of Dinalupihan, Bataan Province, Philippines. As Mayor he has many people seeking his attention. This week I was one of those people. I’m here in Dinalupihan as a Volunteer Advisor (VA) to the eGov4MD project, with the Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO). The eGov4MD project is an international [...]
Treasury Management and e-Governance in Dinalupihan, Philippines
This week I’m in Dinalupihan, in the Philippines, working with Lani Peñaflor (left), Dinalupihan’s Municipal Treasurer. We’re working together, along with other Municipal staff, as part of the eGov4MD project. I’m here as a Volunteer Advisor (VA) to that project, with the Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO). The eGov4MD project is an international collaborative, orchestrated [...]
Learning and implementing e-Governance – the Subic, Philippines way
I’m in the Municipality of Subic, in the Philippines. It’s my second time to Subic. The first was in the fall of 2008. At that time I enjoyed the company of, and was impressed with, the people I met here, and the progress they were making toward e-governance. I still am. I’m here as a [...]
Journey from Batac to Subic: How one person works to make a difference
Eric Nagal is an interesting guy. I am working with him this week on the eGovernance for Municipal Development (eGov4MD) project, in the Municipality of Subic, in the Philippines. Eric is the designated IT Officer for the Municipality of Batac, 15 hours (give or take) away by public bus. I’m here as a Volunteer Advisor [...]
Dismal BC voter turnout = opportunity for public engagement and Gov 2.0
On May 12, 2009, British Columbia voters went to the polls. Voter turnout was dismal, and some say reflects a crisis! The day before, May11, the Obama government announced its’ Office of Public Engagement. The lack of engaged citizenry creates real learning opportunities. How will British Columbia respond? What does it mean to engage the [...]
