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Background:
The Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) Union is an international organization that unites young leaders all over the world. Since HPAIR’s establishment in 1992, it has continued to live up to its mission of fostering international exchange and intellectual dialogue on issues that have impact on the Asia-Pacific Region.
The Ateneo-HPAIR Union is the only official student organization of the Ateneo de Manila University recognized by Harvard University. The Ateneo-HPAIR Union is the first of its kind in the world. The UA & P in the Philippines, Yonsei University in Korea, E.M. Lyon in France, University of Western Sydney in Australia and College of William and Mary in the United States follow in the footsteps of the Ateneo-HPAIR Union.
The NATIONAL STUDENT'S CONFERENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT:
Last year, the first HPAIR National Conference brought together 100 top collegiate level students for Vision 2020: Designing the Blueprint to Philippine Sustainable Development. Organized by Ateneo-Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations, the national conference with the support of Mirant Philippines, Pilipinas Shell Corporation, PLDT, The Philippine Star was successful in providing a venue for youth to interact with renowned trailblazers such as business leaders like Johnip Cua, President of Proctor and Gamble, Emily Abrera from McCann Erickson, political thinkers such as Senator Leticia Ramos Shahani, grassroots development workers, environmentalists such as Dr. Sixto Roxas, government officials and academicians from top research tanks.
This year, the organization intends to continue its mission, raise the level of discussion and prestige of the National HPAIR Conference, and envision it to be in the Philippines what the Annual Global HPAIR Conference is to Asia: a gathering of the best ideas on development and democratic thought among the youth. Supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Manila Office, “Vision 2020: A Path to a Sustainable Future” will be held on January 14-16, 2005 at the Ateneo de Manila University. To gain the best representation of Filipino youth, we will tap the top 200 students from the entire country (not restricting participation to students from the NCR), with a stringent process based on essays and resumes.
Conference Themes:
After 2003’s successful “Vision 2020: Designing the Blueprint for Sustainable Development” National Conference, which tried to lay the groundwork for a sustainable future, the Ateneo HPAIR Union is now trying to map out the steps needed for the attainment of that vision. Using the United Nations Development Program’s Millennium Development Goals, which aims to address the problems of poverty, hunger, gender inequality, environmental degradation, as well as inadequacies in healthcare and education in a context of global partnership, the conference aims to bring together different stakeholders in Philippine society to discuss how sustainable development can be achieved along a multi-sectoral and multi-disciplinary perspective.
What initiatives linked to sustainable development objectives of the Millennium Development Goals have the different sectors – government, private, non-profit – initiated and so far accomplished? How near or far are we from achieving the ultimate goal of sustainability? How can all sectors of society work together to accomplish this? And most importantly, how can we, the youth, continue and provide more enlivened action towards the attainment of this goal?
All 200 delegates will attend 5 simultaneous workshops in Business, Economics, Politics, Culture and Media, and Environment, Science and Technology. There will be two executive sessions and 1 panel address for each of the 5 workshops. Students will be expected to draft resolutions as well as adopt an action plan on an action project to hasten implementation of the UN MDG's.
BUSINESS
Corporate Social Responsibility: Investments for a Sustainable Future
The strengthening of the corporation in line with the forces of globalization is currently being viewed as a new source of authority. While it is argued that the responsibility for ensuring social, political, economic and environmental objectives remains within the locus of the state, there are those that argue that companies must not solely focus on generating the most profit for themselves, but also do their part in looking after the welfare of their different stakeholders. Some corporations in the Philippines have been contributing to the sustainable development effort through various corporate social responsibility programs integrated into their company policies that ensure the overall wellbeing of their employees, their patrons, and the natural environment. What companies have been taking up such a role in society? What strategies have they used? How would the incorporation of such a strategy into a company’s operations affect its profit-making ability?
Panel Address: Success Stories in Corporate Social Responsibility
POLITICS
Good Governance and Reform: Shaping Change for a Better Future
While good governance is said to be a perquisite for a country’s development, there remains a perception of a graft and corruption-ridden public sphere among the Filipino public. Amid the clamor for good governance, political reform through charter change remains a hot topic, especially because of its potential to affect public policy, which in turn, affects the administration of public goods and services. What political reforms can be made to make the government more responsive and efficient? Can the proposed plans for charter change better equip the Philippine government to act with the goal of sustainable development in mind? What can civil society do to help the government in its endeavors? And most importantly, how can participation among the youth in public life and civic action be enhanced?
Panel Address: Charter Change: Is it the answer to the question of political sustainability?
SOCIETY
Social Transformation: Fostering the Empowerment of Civil Society
Since Philippine society is comprised of about 80 million people from different historical and cultural orientations, there is a need to find a way for all Filipinos to be involved in nation building. Empowering civil society to act upon issues of sustainability requires a certain level of equal opportunity among all members. The promotion of gender equality, which strengthens civil society, is a sound approach in empowering women to go beyond the limited opportunities that are normally dictated upon by their sex. What is civil society’s role in accomplishing the goals of sustainable development? In what ways have groups and individuals taken the initiative to institute sustainable change within their community? What is the Filipino youth’s role in present Philippine society?
Panel Address:Gender Disparity: Promoting equity and equality in gender relations
ECONOMICS
Integrating Social and Economic Development: The Key to Poverty Eradication
The world economy has succeeded in creating greater disparities in incomes and general standards of living both between and within countries. The Philippines is a good illustration of this, with its unsustainable economic situation, given its present levels of inequality, and its runaway population growth rates. Poverty continues to be a major source of our country’s weakness. Production and consumption patterns are presently viewed by many to be currently unsustainable and unsound. The presented circumstances call for a meditative consideration of socio-economic questions and concerns. What are the characteristics of the Philippines’ socio-economic structure which could have contributed to this problem of poverty? Conversely, what policies, measures, actions, and institutions have the government and related institutions undertaken to address such issues? Ultimately, can society actually eradicate poverty?
Panel Address:
Government and Lay Roles for Eradicating Poverty
Workshop Topics: Competitive Agriculture in the Face of Globalization; Microfinance Systems and Initiatives; Regulating and Capitalizing Filipino Capital Flight
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Nurturing Human and Environmental Health: Improving Technology, Lifestyles, and Access
The 1995 World Summit for Social Development in Copenhagen provided for the attainment of “universal and equitable access of quality education, the highest standard of physical and mental health, and access of all to primary health care, while rectifying inequalities without distinction as to race, national origin, gender, age or disability”. Technological advancements brought by globalization have generally contributed to economic growth and development across the world. However, the unevenness of their effects has led to questions and newer demands for social justice and equity. Despite nominal increases in national production and relatively higher levels of lifestyle, inequality has been tied to the unevenness in access to necessities such as medicine, healthcare, information and potable water. Such quantitative and qualitative disparities in terms of access remain glaring issues within and across nations.
Panel Address: Assuring the Effective Implementation of the Clean Air Act Provisions
Application:
Application is online. All applicants are expected to write an essay on their selected workshop theme as well as submit a detailed resume at the URL stated below.
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