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ECONOMICS LEADERS CONGRESS

The Economic Leaders Congress is a gathering of young leaders from all over

the Philippines who are committed to the mission of making a better and

brighter future for all Filipinos. United by a common goal, these leaders will

convene to establish an economic youth agenda that will help address the

challenges posed by the modern world and consequently strengthen the pathtowards the nation’s progress. The economic youth agenda will be presented

to various government officials and agencies, non-government organization

and advocacy groups for possible implementation.

THIS YEAR’S THEME:

“ Realizing the potential of the youth towards economic and national

progress”

The youth plays a vital role in the society. As future key components of

the nation, much is expected from them. In response to the challenges of the

modern world, young talented leaders convene in the first Economics Leaders

Congress to address the depressing issues the country is facing. Inspired and

motivated, theses leaders commit towards a combined effort in establishing a

youth agenda that will strengthen the path to the nation’s progress. Instilled

with moral values, such as integrity and credibility, the youth of today lives up

to be the hope of the nation, synergized in working towards one common

mission of making a better and brighter future for all Filipinos.

PROGRAM FLOW

Day 1

8:00 – 8:45 Registration



8:45 – 9:15 Opening Ceremonies

9:15 – 10:00 National Situation and Vision Setting

Hon. Arsenio M. Balisacan, Ph.D.

Director-General

National Economic Development Authority

10:00-10:30 AM Snack

10:30-11:15 The Role of Youth in Nation Building

Atty. Alex Lacson

Author

“ 12 Little Things Every Filipino Can Do To

Help Our Country”

11:15-12:00 A Change in Perception

Mr. Francis Kong

Director

Inspire Leadership Consultancy

12:00-1:00 Lunch

1:00-1:15 Ice Breaker

1:15-2:30 Turning Dreams into Reality

A. Good Governance

Mr. Harvey Keh

Lead Convener

Kaya Natin!

B. Social Entrepreneurship

Mr. Tony Meloto

Founder

Gawad Kalinga



C. Green Economics

Mr. Voltaire Alferez

Executive Director

Earth Day Network Philippines, Inc.

D. Social Media and the Internet

Mr. Sean Si

SEO Specialist

SEO Hacker Philippines

E. Education

Mr. Pepe Diokno

Exectutive Director

RockEd Philippines

2:30-3:00 PM Snack

3:00-4:30 Leaders Spiral Exercise

Mr. RR Herrera

Regional Managing Director

Trainstation Philippines

Ms. Karen De La Cruz

Co-founder

Reinvent Organizations

4:30-5:00 Closing Ceremonies/Reminders

Day 2

9:00 – 9:15 Opening Ceremonies

9:15 – 9:30 Economic Youth Agenda

9:30-12:30 Group Discussion



12:30-2:00 Lunch

2:00-3:30 Policy Presentation

3:30-4:00 PM Snack

4:00-4:15 Intermission Number

4:15-5:00 Closing Ceremonies

TOPICS

1. Good governance

Accountability of government officials to their constituent

Barriers to good governance in the Philippines

Optimal taxation of government officials

Public forums and consultations

2. Poverty

Decentralizing growth towards rural areas

Access to basic necessities

Income-generating activities for the poor

Urban migration

3. Environment

Economic growth and environmental protection

Environment as an opportunity to boost tourism

Environmental awareness among Filipinos

Waste management and segregation.

4. Technology

Access to technological advancements

Cybercrimes

Business innovations

Intellectual Property

5. Education

Education mismatch in the Philippines

Quality of public education in the Philippines

Scholarships and educational assistance

Investment good or consumption good



SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS

The following organizations are committed to providing operational, financial,

and administrative support in order to realize the goals of entire Economics

Youth Summit 2013.

School of EconomicsDe La Salle University

The De La Salle University – School of Economics is composed of

distinguished educators and students who are committed to going beyond

the horizon of theoretical and empirical methodologies in the academe and

research arena. It aims to produce outstanding individuals, equipped with the

Lasallian core values, who can contribute significantly to long-term

development of the entire nation.

Angelo King Institute for Economic and Business Studies

School of Economics, De La Salle University

Established in 1999 out of the complementary goals of its two founding

institutions, De La Salle University and the Angelo King Foundation, the DLSU–

Angelo King Institute merges its founding institutions’ drive for research

excellence, policy relevance and overriding concern for poverty alleviation.

Supported by a worldwide network of donors and partners, the Institute has

established a niche in the area of research by integrating economic and

business studies, and by combining macro and micro perspectives.



Economics Organization

Council of Student Organizations, De La Salle University

The Economics Organization, commonly known as EconOrg, is the sole

professional organization of the School of Economics of De La Salle University

- Manila. It is the breeding ground of future business leaders, nation builders

and policy makers. The organization looks at being in dynamic synergy with

the School of Economics and their goals. It is a student research organization

that lobbies for growth and development of young economists, serving the

Lasallian community and the Philippine society.

School of Economics Government

University Student Government, De La Salle University

SEG is the supreme, autonomous, representative body of students in the

School of Economics. It has four primary functions:

a. Provide holistic development for students in SOE

b. Engage students in opportunities and avenues they would not get without

the Student Government, i.e., year-long advocacies, ties with external

organizations.

c. Be one with the Lasallian community in defining the Lasallian economist d.

Represent and defend all students with no bias

It is composed of people who collectively believe in the potential the School

of Economics has. As a unit, they work together to ensure that DLSU SOE

students truly become Lasallian achievers for God and country.

Konrad Adenauer Foundation

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is a political foundation. In Germany, 16

regional offices and two conference centers offer a wide variety of civic

education conferences and events. At home as well as abroad, our civic

education programs aim at promoting freedom and liberty, peace, and justice.

We focus on consolidating democracy, the unification of Europe and the

strengthening of transatlantic relations, as well as on development

cooperation.

Junior Philippine Economics Society



The JUNIOR PHILIPPINE ECONOMICS SOCIETY (JPES) is a confederation of

Economics organizations from various universities and colleges in the

Philippines. It is the junior arm of the PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC SOCIETY (PES).

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