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Criteria for Selecting Candidates

Criteria for Selecting Candidates. The Movement for Good Governance Background Ateneo School of Government / Kaya Natin / People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) / Gawad Galing Pook / World Bank. Effective. Competent Good Track Record Decisive and Proactive

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Criteria for Selecting Candidates

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  1. Criteria for Selecting Candidates The Movement for Good Governance Background Ateneo School of Government / Kaya Natin / People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) / Gawad Galing Pook / World Bank

  2. Effective • Competent • Good Track Record • Decisive and Proactive Role: Kapitan ng Barko Steers the ship of state to arrive at the “destination of a just humane & prosperous society

  3. Indicators • Does candidate: • Demonstrate political will (risk-taking and courage to implement reforms)? • Work hard and is smart; and • Effectively manage public resources • Does candidate: • Have a clear and comprehensive platform of government; and • Consistent and clear positions on key issues (i.e. peace and order, debt servicing, electoral reform, agrarian reform, housing the poor, education for all, accessible health care, etc.)? • What actions has candidate taken to address the root causes of poverty and social injustice? • Programs (Organizational/Crisis Management, Reforms, Projects); • Legislation/Policy; and • Positions on issues? • Does candidate have the education and work experience to address relevant issues and work with the legislative body? • Economy - Socio-Cultural • National Security - Governance • Environment. • Does the candidate have a sound and effective legislative record • number of bills passed vs. filed

  4. Empowering • Participative/Engaging • Inspiring • Socially Just Role: Is he or she an Inspiring Servant Leader? A good example for all to follow?

  5. Indicators • Does candidate involve stakeholders in decision making? • Participatory vs. autocratic. • Does candidate promote social justice? • Basic Needs (food, health, education, shelter). • Interests of marginalized (women, indigenous people, handicapped). • Does candidate inspire unity, trust, and optimism in people? • Understand the concerns and share the values of the ordinary Filipino; • Has a compelling vision which inspires hope; and • Makes you be proud to be Filipino. • Has the candidate consulted both strong and marginalized stakeholders/sectors/constituencies and peers/colleagues in aid of (conducting) his/her legislative agenda?

  6. Ethical • God-fearing • Clean and Honest Track Record • Proven Integrity Role: Bantay ng Bayan Promotes the rule of law, protects public resources and fights injustice, graft and corruption

  7. Indicators • Does candidate: • Demonstrate good moral character (lifestyle); • Have a circle of associates (allies, backers, party, broad-based volunteers) who are people of integrity and are pro-reform; and • Sacrifice personal/familial/vested interests for the common good (political dynasty, conflict of interest, nepotism)? • Does candidate: • Advocate and practice meritocracy in government; • Personally comply to laws (self, family and subordinates; • Prosecute/punish offenders; and • Protect and promote human rights? • Does candidate use the national wealth and resources for the common good? • Transparent use and accounting of public funds; and • Protects natural resources and promotes sustainable development? • Has the candidate initiated formal inquiries to expose injustice and corruption and has this led to prosecution and/or to an enactment of a law?

  8. MGG Scorecard

  9. Personal Background Contact details Profession and Businesses Education Track Record Program Performance Programs launched Results Achieved Policy Performance Bills filed / Laws passed (legislator) Regulations approved / implemented (executive) Affiliations Political Party alliances Special interests (business, affiliates) Ethical Performance Cases filed Status Resolution Controversies raised Status Resolution Candidate Profile

  10. Effective 1 2 3 • Platform and Positions • LIST CRITICAL INCIDENTS • Work Ethic, Political Will, Results • Programs, Policies, Legislation • Education and Work Experience 1 – Does Not Meet 2 – Meets 3 – Exceeds Total: Prepared by: (LIST NAMES OF REVIEWERS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY)

  11. Empowering 1 2 3 • Participatory Decision-Making • LIST CRITICAL INCIDENTS • Social Justice Focus • Inspires Trust, Hope, Pride • Consults Stakeholders 1 – Does Not Meet 2 – Meets 3 – Exceeds Total: Prepared by: (LIST NAMES OF REVIEWERS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY)

  12. Ethical 1 2 3 • Moral Lifestyle and Associations • LIST CRITICAL INCIDENTS • Meritocracy, Human Rights, Accountability • Stewardship of Public Resources • Anti-Corruption Actions and Results 1 – Does Not Meet 2 – Meets 3 – Exceeds Total: Prepared by: (LIST NAMES OF REVIEWERS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY)

  13. Mechanics • Scores Added • Must meet at least 8 points per criteria/E • Must total at least 29 to be considered as Champion* • Candidates Ranked** • Candidates Notified • Covenants Signed * For Kaya Natin Local Government Champions ** for MGG/Moral Force Presidential Primaries

  14. We Deserve Better Scorecard

  15. 1 2 3 4 Rate Candidate according to: • Competence • Effectively addresses question and proposes solution to problem • Clarity & Conciseness • Explains position in a simple, understandable manner • Courage • Takes a stand on controversial Doesn’t rely on ‘safe’ answers • Consistency • Does not contradict actions/ statements (before/during forum) • Commitment • Proposes solutions (during) & demonstrates actions (before/after) 1 – Very Bad 2 – Bad 3 – Good 4 - Outstanding Total

  16. Additional Mechanics • Themes ( Education, Economy, Peace & Conflict Resolution, Environment, Poverty, Governance) • determined by MGG / Organizers • Questions prepared in advance but not sent to candidate • 60% prepared; 40% live (audience-generated) • Scorecard & Candidate Profile distributed upon registration • To be explained in email and before program starts • 2 hour session • Part I: 30 minutes opening by resource speaker to set context for forum theme / discussion • Part II: 1 hr. 30 min. for debate and closing statements • Media must cover at least Part II • Post-event: • Registration can be given a chip to drop in a candidate drop box at end of session • A’la banking customer service boxes (e.g., BPI) • Who is the best tonight • Scorecards + drop box collected @ end show • Results shown at beginning of next show • Keeps candidates and audience in suspense • Outcome • Results tabulated and published • MGG Coalition members encouraged to support winning tandem

  17. Media Partner Producer Finances program Marketing Arm Finds sponsors and allocates air time Logistics Provider Broadcast equipment Set management MGG Content Provider Program, Resource Speakers, Invitations Marketing Support Uses media and social networks to assist in finding sponsors and viewers Logistics support Volunteers for registration, audience management, Tabulation Role Clarity and Structure

  18. Paeng Polsci orgs, NCR Michelle Ateneo, Student Council Engagement Ching YVote infrastructure Coalition management Tanya YVote Regional Infrastructure Media Dred Student Councils & YVote Chapters Bill Program content and institutional marketing Quintin Program content coordination Project Team

  19. Next Steps • Secure commitment • Dean Tony, Bill, Youth Vote • Finalize and approve Program structure • Line-up partners and debate locations • Secure Media Partnerships • Secure Sponsors • Launch debates • Pronounce winner • SURVEY

  20. Sample Scorecards

  21. Nereus Acosta

  22. Personal Background Professor, Ateneo School of Gov’t. Former Rep., 1st District Bukidnon AB Political Science, UP PhD Political Science, East-West Center, Univ. of Hawaii Global Fellow, Yale University Track Record Clean Air and Water Acts Bukidnon Integrated Homeowners Industries, Inc. (BINHI) Microfinance (2nd largest in Mindanao) Affiliations Liberal Party (former Chair, NIPD and CALD) Mother, former Congresswoman Sister, current Congresswoman Ethical Performance Cases filed Vs. Binhi and pork barrel Dropped in 2003; resurrected in 2009 Candidate Profile

  23. Effective 1 2 3 • Platform and Positions • Pro-environment, women’s rights; freedom of speech • Hard-line stance vs. corruption and patronage • Work Ethic, Political Will, Results • Strong management of Ecology Committee for hearings and legislation • Yale & East West recognition • Programs, Policies, Legislation • Landmark laws (CA & CW Act) • BINHI Microfinance • Education and Work Experience • PhD, Yale Fellowship • Congressman, Professor, Regional party chair, Grameen banker, 1 – Does Not Meet 2 – Meets 3 – Exceeds Total: 12

  24. Empowering 1 2 3 • Participatory Decision-Making • Conducts committee hearings and legislation transparently • Social Justice Focus • Has made environment a moral issue; anti-corruption crusades support justice promotion and rule of law • BINHI microfinance uplifts Mindanaoan women & families • Inspires Trust, Hope, Pride • Charismatic and inspiring vision, programs, demeanor, and action • Inspiring professor and speaker • Consults Stakeholders • Engages stakeholders (e.g., companies, NGOs, experts) in crafting legislation and resolutions. • As CALD chair, effectively engages regional parliamentarians and counterparts 1 – Does Not Meet 2 – Meets 3 – Exceeds Total: 12

  25. Ethical 1 2 3 • Moral Lifestyle and Associations • Simple lifestyle as attested by family and peers • No lavish lifestlyle controversy • Meritocracy, Human Rights, Accountability • Question on dynasty in Bukidnon • Human rights champion • Stewardship of Public Resources • Managed CDF well but encountered controversy • Anti-Corruption Actions and Results • Anti-corruption actions but no significant results yet 1 – Does Not Meet 2 – Meets 3 – Exceeds Total: 9

  26. Overall Score: Nereus Acosta Minimum requirement: 29 N. Acosta: 33 Recommendation: Select as Champion

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