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
Feb 01, 2016
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
Role: Kapitan ng Barko
Steers the ship of state to arrive at the “destination of a just humane & prosperous society
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
Empowering
• Participative/Engaging
• Inspiring
• Socially Just
Role: Is he or she an Inspiring Servant Leader?
A good example for all to follow?
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?
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
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?
MGG Scorecard
Candidate Profile• 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
Effective
• Platform and Positions
– LIST CRITICAL INCIDENTS
• Work Ethic, Political Will, Results
• Programs, Policies, Legislation
• Education and Work Experience
1 2 3
1 – Does Not Meet
2 – Meets
3 – ExceedsTotal:
Prepared by: (LIST NAMES OF REVIEWERS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY)
Empowering
• Participatory Decision-Making
– LIST CRITICAL INCIDENTS
• Social Justice Focus
• Inspires Trust, Hope, Pride
• Consults Stakeholders
1 2 3
1 – Does Not Meet
2 – Meets
3 – ExceedsTotal:
Prepared by: (LIST NAMES OF REVIEWERS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY)
Ethical
• Moral Lifestyle and Associations
– LIST CRITICAL INCIDENTS
• Meritocracy, Human Rights, Accountability
• Stewardship of Public Resources
• Anti-Corruption Actions and Results
1 2 3
1 – Does Not Meet
2 – Meets
3 – ExceedsTotal:
Prepared by: (LIST NAMES OF REVIEWERS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY)
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
We Deserve Better Scorecard
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 2 3 4
1 – Very Bad
2 – Bad
3 – Good
4 - Outstanding Total
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
Role Clarity and Structure
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
Project Team• 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
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
Sample Scorecards
Nereus Acosta
Candidate Profile• 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
Effective• 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 2 3
1 – Does Not Meet
2 – Meets
3 – Exceeds
Total: 12
Empowering• 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 2 3
1 – Does Not Meet
2 – Meets
3 – Exceeds
Total: 12
Ethical• 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 2 3
1 – Does Not Meet
2 – Meets
3 – ExceedsTotal: 9
Overall Score: Nereus AcostaMinimum requirement: 29
N. Acosta: 33
Recommendation: Select as Champion