Building Inclusive Democracies in ASEAN

Presents research and insights of academics and development practitioners pursuing political and economic reforms in the Philippines and other countries in Asia. Studies political dynasties in the Philippine congress, vote secrecy and democracy and influence of political connections on disaster response in the Philippines. Focuses on political change and the business elite in Indonesia, social media, power, and democratization in Malaysia, and political control and corruption in Thai bureaucracy. Indicates democratizing elections through campaign finance reforms, inclusive education in the Philippines, and responsible media, democracy and inclusive growth.