For her February 13, 2008 column in the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Rina Jimenez-David has written an insightful piece on the matter of NGO certification in the Philippines in the wake of Executive Order 671 (EO671). At issue is the fact that E0671 effectively removes private sector involvement in NGO accreditation in the country, contrary to long standing practice that has, for the most part, been a sterling example of public-private sector partnership.
The OpEd article cuts to the quick, with Jimenez-David asking the question “Is this any way to treat a partner?” In all, it is thought-provoking material that should be of interest to anyone concerned about civil society, corporate social responsibility and social entrepreneurship in the Philippines.
[Rina Jimenez David: Is this any way to treat a partner? (via the Philippine Daily Inquirer)]
Posted by Brian L. Belen 