From the Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Roundtable Discussion Series of the Institute for Autonomy and Governance (IAG), presentation by Dean Benedicto Bacani | 18 June 2015, Committee Room 1 Senate of the Philippines
RATIONALE: Muslim Mindanao Autonomy 7-Series Roundtable Discussions
1. What the Roundtable Series is
Academic and non-partisan discussions
and dialogue on Muslim Mindanao
autonomy.
Exploring contexts, history, perspectives
and frameworks.
Critical analysis of assumptions and
questions.
Process of dialogue as end in itself.
2. What the roundtable series is not
It does not advocate or
lobby specific positions
on the BBL.
It does not advance a
particular agenda.
3. Interactive Process
We are all resource persons.
Presentations to facilitate the process
of dialogue.
Think and question aloud.
No direct attribution and no one will
be held bound/accountable for
his/her views.
4. At the end of the session…
More tools in your toolkit
Greater understanding of “drivers” of
diverse and conflicting positions.
Broader menu of options in
addressing the contentious issues in
the BBL.