Global autonomy, governance and federalism forum 2016 : summary of proceedings October 19-20, 2016.

This publication of the proceedings of the Global Autonomy, Governance and Federalism Forum (GAGF 2016) is the fruit of the concerted effort and aspirations of organizations and leaders to promote and understand the dynamics of political transitions, governance, security, peace and development. The Institute for Autonomy and Governance (IAG) is proud to initiate and lead this Forum that brought together international and local experts and stakeholders in discussing and analyzing best practices, strategies and policies in making autonomy, federalism and governance an effective and potent instrument for peace and development. The panel discussions and presentations as well as the robust exchange of views have greatly contributed to the trove of knowledge and experience that will guide policymakers and leaders in the Philippines and other jurisdictions in negotiating, policy-making and implementing autonomy, federalism and governance arrangements towards peace and development. GAGF 2016 is a timely and relevant Forum for the Philippines currently engaged in a national debate for shifting its unitary form of government to a federal system to address among others the long-standing violent conflicts in southern Philippines. --Foreword of the book.