A Bazaar of Ideas (Exhibit & Forum) in Panibagong Paraan 2006
The World Bank and the Department of Social Welfare and Development, together with 18 other partner organizations, bring you the Second Panibagong Paraanon on May 26-27, 2006 at the Mega Trade Hall of the SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.
With the theme "Development with Equity", Panibagong Paraan 2006 aims to solicit, recognize, and support innovative initiatives and ideas that will provide greater opportunities for the disadvantaged to pursue a life of their choice, and to lift the poor out of extreme deprivation.
Following the success of the first Panibagong Paraan in 2004, this second edition promises to be an inspiring event with some truly imaginative ideas from individuals and groups determined to transform Filipino communities for the better.
Exhibit of Innovative Projects and Ideas
Eighty-seven (87) finalists of the Project Grant Competition will be exhibiting their projects in booths during the two-day event. Similarly, entries of the finalists for the Expression of Ideas Competition (essay, photography, policy proposal, and slogans) will be juxtaposed in the same showcase of passion and talent.
Forum on development with equity
A forum to tackle issues on replication and scaling up of innovative and equity-promoting projects will be held from 11am to 6:30pm on May 26. Dr. Cielito Habito, Naga City Mayor Jesse Robredo, and DSWD Secretary Esperanza Cabral will be the main speakers during the plenary forum. This will be followed by simultaneous roundtable discussions on inequalities in (1) Income opportunities, (2)Land and other assets, (3)Access to basic services and justice and, (4) People's participation/voice.
Policy proposal winners will have a chance to present their proposed measures to policy-makers, development practitioners and the general public. (May 27, 10 am to 12 nn); There will also be counseling and referral sessions that will try to match the needs of proponents and the resources of potential partners on selected areas of concern. (May 27, 2 to 4 pm).
Awarding ceremonies
Winners of the Expression of Ideas competition will be announced during the Opening Program on May 26, 9:30am, while winners of the Project Grant Competition will be announced during the Closing Program at 5:30 pm of May 27.
The program of activities will follow very soon. For further inquiries, please contact Nerrisa Esguerra at 637-5855 local 3047 or Nichee Alejo at local 3117 or visit www.panibagongparaan.com. Don't miss this important bazaar of development ideas. See you at SM Megatrade Hall, Mandaluyong City on May 26-27!