The
Ateneo Center for Social Policy (CSP)
is a policy research and advocacy unit
of the Ateneo de Manila University.
The Center was established as the socio-political
arm of the Ateneo de Manila University
in April of 1986, after the downfall
of the Marcos dictatorship. CSP was
organized to contribute to the deepening
of political and economic democracy,
the seeds of which had been initially
planted by the February Revolution.
Since then, the Center has been evolving
as a policy research institute and convenor
of multi-sectoral gatherings in its
effort to contribute to these goals.
Mission
The
Center seeks to play a mediating role
in the development and articulation
of economic and socio-political policies
through solid research and effective
advocacy that is rooted in the needs
and concerns of the difference stakeholders
involved; and to participate actively
in the shaping of public discourse
on the relevant and urgent issues
of the day.
Vision
The Center
envisions a Philippine society characterized
by authentic political democracy,
social equity, economic growth, sustainable
development, global competitiveness,
and international cooperation; supported
by informed, vigilant, and socially
responsible citizens, a strong and
pluralistic civil society, and government
institutions which are efficient,
responsive, and transparent. |
