The Ateneo School of Government believes in developing public sector leaders who are "fired by a vision, armed with competence and inspired by virtue." By orienting public officials and politicians towards the fundamentals of leadership in society, the ASG hopes that it will have a multiplying and sustaining effect in the promotion of good governance in the country's public institutions.

    The ASG's Leadership and Governance Program builds on the Jesuit university's long-standing tradition of academic excellence, which challenges each student to apply this ingrained standard of excellence to his society. The Ateneo's vision upholds the Christian value of applying one's knowledge and skills to the service of others.


Objectives

    1. Assist leaders (both elective and appointive) to deal more effectively with emerging challenges in public service -- defining and clarifying issues, proposing agendas for collaborative action and developing policy options to promote development and good governance.

    2. Identify potential public sector leaders and participate actively in their formation.

    3. Develop a cadre of 'kindred spirits' who have a command of the technical, political, organizational and ethical elements of governance, towards the achievement of excellence in public service.

    4. Strengthen and nourish principles and values of good leaders in government.

    The Leadership and Governance Program has three key elements: the Leadership Sanctuary, a certificate course on Leadership Development, and Leadership Research.