Public Lecture Series 1: Beyond Dynasties and Disinformation: Strengthening the Foundations of Deliberative Democracy in the Philippines
Description
The story of Philippine democracy extends beyond dynasties and disinformation. In this talk, Prof Nicole Curato, in conversation with Amaliah Sepi Sultanbatao, explores the practices of deliberative democracy already present in the Philippines, and considers how these forms of inclusive, reflective dialogue can be strengthened amid corruption, political patronage, conflict, and discrimination.
The event is open to all and will include dedicated time for discussion and Q&A.
About the speakers
Nicole Curato is Professor of Democratic Governance at the University of Birmingham. Her work examines the transformative power of deliberative democracy in fragile and conflict-affected settings.
Amaliah Sepi Sultanbatao is the Founding Executive Director of KNALedge Ranaw in 2022, a youth-led initiative promoting digital peacebuilding and countering disinformation in Lanao del Sur, alongside her studies in Public Administration at Mindanao State University.
This digital peacebuilding public lecture series is an initiative of Sigla Research Center in partnership with UN Women.
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