Conflict, Legitimacy and Government Reform: Equitable Allocation of ...

Conflict, Legitimacy and Government Reform: Equitable Allocation of Resources in Thai Society
2. Academic seminar
The academic seminar will serve as a forum for sharing ideas and
brainstorming among participants on the issue of government system
structures that facilitate fair distribution of benefits and promote social
harmony. Participants will include administrators from both public and
private sectors, academics and competent individuals as well as
representatives from the government, independent organizations, public
agencies, local administrative organizations, academic institutions, nongovernmental
organizations, media, civil society organizations, and the
general public.
The academic seminar comprises panel discussions and group
discussions as follows:
2.1 Panel discussions present opportunities for local and foreign
academics and experts to share their insights and experiences
on the issue of government system structures that facilitate
fair distribution of benefits and promote social harmony.
1) Panel discussion with foreign experts who share their
insights and experiences on the issue of government
system structures that facilitate fair distribution of
benefits and promote social harmony.
2) Panel discussion with Thai academics and experts who
share their insights and experiences on public policy
issues pertinent to the government system structures in
Thailand.
2.2 Group discussions serve as forums for presentation of
academic articles and papers or research findings. The
summary of group discussion will be presented under seven
sub-themes, including
Government and political legitimacy
Reform of economic policy for reducing conflicts and
promoting political legitimacy
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