Conflict, Legitimacy and Government Reform: Equitable Allocation of ...
Conflict, Legitimacy and Government Reform: Equitable Allocation of ...
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<strong>Conflict</strong>, <strong>Legitimacy</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Government</strong> <strong>Reform</strong>: <strong>Equitable</strong> <strong>Allocation</strong> <strong>of</strong> Resources in Thai Society<br />
problems by tolerance rather than a resort to authoritarianism. At the<br />
same time, we must not ab<strong>and</strong>on democratic principles, or neglect civil<br />
rights, freedoms <strong>and</strong> the people’s responsibilities. Such a structure must<br />
be built on a foundation <strong>of</strong> good governance principles that promote<br />
accountability, transparency, integrity, rule <strong>of</strong> law <strong>and</strong> equity. To respond<br />
to the needs <strong>of</strong> the people, who truly own sovereign power, political aims<br />
must address resource allocation in society to foster social equity <strong>and</strong><br />
harmony.<br />
Hence, the King Prajadhipok’s Institute, whose key mission is<br />
concerned with democratic development, is organizing KPI Congress XI<br />
for the year 2009 under the theme “<strong>Conflict</strong>s, <strong>Legitimacy</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Government</strong> <strong>Reform</strong>: <strong>Equitable</strong> <strong>Allocation</strong> <strong>of</strong> Resources in Thai Society”<br />
as a public forum for sharing learning <strong>and</strong> scrutinizing practical<br />
approaches to foster social equity <strong>and</strong> harmony in every sector <strong>of</strong> the<br />
society, with a government system that would be suitable to the context<br />
<strong>of</strong> Thai society.<br />
Objectives<br />
1. To serve as a public forum for presentation <strong>of</strong> academic papers<br />
concerning reform <strong>of</strong> the government system to facilitate<br />
equitable allocation <strong>of</strong> resources <strong>and</strong> promote peace <strong>and</strong><br />
harmony in society.<br />
2. To exchange knowledge <strong>and</strong> comparative perspectives about<br />
relevant issues <strong>and</strong> share experiences <strong>of</strong> local <strong>and</strong> foreign<br />
academics <strong>and</strong> interested parties.<br />
3. To provide suggestions <strong>and</strong> collectively formulate a suitable<br />
structure for the government system that would ensure equitable<br />
allocation <strong>of</strong> resources <strong>and</strong> promote peace <strong>and</strong> harmony in<br />
society.<br />
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