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Thurs., Nov. 16, 2023: AGI Seminar “In whom we trust more? Heterogeneous effects of government assistance on trust in local officials in the Philippines” (online) [finished]
We invite researchers who are engaged in research on Asia and hold AGI Seminars. Your participation is more than welcome!
*This seminar will be online and free of charge.
*Please refer to the following for details.
Date and Time
Thursday, November 16, 2023 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
*A question-and-answer session is scheduled at the end of the presentation.
Presenter
Dr. Joseph CAPUNO, Professor, School of Economics, University of the Philippines
Title
In whom we trust more? Heterogeneous effects of government assistance on trust in local officials in the Philippines
Abstract
Given the instrumental value of trust to development, knowing what builds trust in government officials, including local authorities, is relevant to policy, especially in decentralized developing countries. Using two rounds of a nationally representative survey on local governance in the Philippines, we examine for the possible effects of the receipt of public assistance, which can be in cash or in kind, on the probability of trust in governors, mayors, vice mayors and barangays (village) captains. To control for possible bias in the selection of aid recipients, we estimate treatment effects models to determine if the trust impact of assistances differentiated by source also vary across local officials. We find that any public assistance (from national or local government) or those local governments alone (provincial or municipal government) has positive and significant effects on the probability of trust in mayors, but the same have no effects on the probability of trust in governors, vice mayors or barangay captains. Further tests reveal that same types of assistance also have positive effects on trust in local legislative councils. We attribute the heterogeneous effects on the officials’ relative reach and resources: compared to governors, mayors are more accessible to their constituents, though control less government resources; compared to vice mayors or barangay captains who are likewise easily reached, mayors however have greater fiscal authority and means. More than other officials, mayors attract and provide for people who seek help or favors. The same assistance provided to them however also appear to promote trust in a governance institution (councils).
Language
English presentation and material(s)
Presenter Biography
Dr. Joseph Capuno is professor at the University of the Philippines School of Economics, where he also completed his undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Specializing in public economics and health economics, he has published works on fiscal decentralization, local political economy, regional growth and poverty, and demand for health insurance and health services, and impact evaluations of health interventions. He has been involved in the conduct of two randomized experiments (both on health) in the Philippines. Currently, he is seconded to the National Economic and Development Authority. As Undersecretary for Investment Programming, he is tasked to provide policy guidance in project appraisals, monitoring and evaluation of big-ticket infrastructure projects of the government, and the programming of official development assistance, among others.
To Participate
1. Online Registration
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2. E-mail Registration
Please send us an e-mail at office@agi.or.jp with your name, affiliation and phone number clearly stated.
Deadline for Participation Registration
Wednesday, November 15.
Leaflet
AGI SEMINAR ON NOVEMBER 16 [in PDF format]
TO PARTICIPATE ONLINE
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④ When it is time to start the seminar, we will let all participants in at once.
⑤ A question-and-answer session is scheduled at the end of the presentation. If you would like to ask any questions, please either “raise your hand” or unmute your microphone and start talking. *You can also ask questions by sending chat messages.
(2) TO PARTICIPATE VIA A BROWSER WITHOUT DOWNLOADING THE ZOOM APPLICATION (ONLY FOR COMPUTERS)
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② Please click and open the Zoom link between 15 minutes before the start time and the actual start time on the seminar day.
③ Please click the 『ブラウザから参加』 at the bottom portion of your screen (if not displayed, please click the 『ここをクリック』). ⇒ You will be asked to wait in our “Waiting Room.”
④ When it is time to start the seminar, we will let all participants in at once.
⑤ A question-and-answer session is scheduled at the end of the presentation. If you would like to ask any questions, please either “raise your hand” or unmute your microphone and start talking. *You can also ask questions by sending chat messages.
【NOTE】
◇ Participants’ microphones will be turned on at the beginning. Please make sure to mute your microphone during the presentation. During a question-and-answer session scheduled at the end of the presentation, please unmute your microphone.
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◇ Depending on your computer or Wi-Fi signal strength, there could be a case where you will not be able to participate in the seminar or you will lose an internet connection in the middle of the seminar. However, we are unable to deal with those cases individually. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
date：2023.10.24
Category：Seminars