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Rejane Cortez Torrecampo
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DEFINITION101
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the right, power, or privilege of making a choice
(Merriem-Webster)
embodiment of the popular will, the expression of thesovereign
power of the people (Ateneo Central Bar
Operations 2001)
Is a socio-cultural and political occasion wherecitizens are
able to exercise their right to suffrage
(Torrecampo, 2013)
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the way that a city, company, etc., is controlled by the
people who run it (Merriam-Webster)
Exercise of political, economic and administrativeauthority in
the management of a countrys affairs at
all levels (UNDP)
The manner by which officials lead and administer thegovernment
and its people (Torrecampo, 2013)
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adoption of new technologies, transition from agriculture-
based to industry-based economy,
and general improvement in living standards (Business
Dictionary)
Economic development is a process by which a community
creates, retains and reinvests wealth and improves the
quality of life (David Dodson)a process that influences growth
and restructuring of an
economy to enhance the economic well being of a
community (David Sampson)
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freedom from violence, intimidation or
coercion
accessible polling places
an open and transparent ballot counting
process
equitable and balanced reporting by the
media
From commonborders.org
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promotes equity, participation, pluralism,transparency,
accountability and the rule oflaw, in a manner that is effective,
efficientand enduring (United Nations)
ParticipatoryConsensus orientedAccountableTransparent
ResponsiveEffective and efficientEquitable and inclusiveFollows
the rule of law
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Framework
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Clean Elections-produces trust among the
people
-minimize expenditures
-promotes transparencyand accountability
-produces legitimacy
Good Governance-requires the ability to generate
trust
-needs transparency and
accountability to work
-ultimate fight againstcorruption
- free, fair and frequent
elections (United Nations)
Economic Devt-needs public trust
-requires competent leaders
-minimal corruption
-at the intersection of public and
private sectors
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Make political and social things personal
Youre opinion is as important as how our
leaders govern us
Dont be intimidated with the complexity
of our world
Be hopeful yet realistic
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THANK YOU!
Rejane Cortez TorrecampoFounder, Youth for Elections
Email:
[email protected]/youthforelections
0915-972-8550
