Graduate Review of Political Science and Public Administration Journal
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<p><strong>Graduate Review of Political Science and Public Administration Journal </strong> </p> <p><strong>Publication Frequency : </strong>2 issues per year (Issue 1 : January - June, Issue 2 : July - December)</p> <p>ISSN 2821-949X (Online)</p> <p><strong>Focus and Scope : </strong>Graduate Review of Political Science and Public Administration Journal (GRPSPAJ) is a peer-review journal of the Faculty of Political Science and Public Administration at Chiang Mai University, Thailand. It aims to publish unique and high-quality articles in the field of social science, politics and government, international relations, public administration, area studies, and development studies, political history. We welcome both Thai and English manuscripts from undergraduates and postgraduates. </p> <p><strong>There are no charges to submit and publish an article in </strong><strong>the Graduate Review of Political Science and Public Administration Journal (GRPSPAJ)</strong></p>Faculty of Political Science and Public Administration, Chiang Mai Universityen-USGraduate Review of Political Science and Public Administration Journal2821-949X<p>Graduate Review of Political Science and Public Administration Journal is licensed under a Creative Commons <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/"><em>Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)</em></a> licence, unless otherwise stated. Please read our Policies page for more information...</p>Pathways to Sustainability: A Neo-Gramscian Exploration of Just Transition Initiatives in Thailand and the Philippines
https://so07.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/GRPSPAJ/article/view/4253
<p>With the growing role of Southeast Asia as a strategic player in the global scene and the inherently transnational nature of issues and crises, this paper examines how the involved actors within the region navigate the complex and pressing issues that threaten the advancements of the region, specifically on the issue of climate change. In the face of just transition, developing countries like Thailand and the Philippines grapple with the dilemma between fully adopting just transition policies forwarded by multilateral agreements between different states and transnational organizations and focusing on existing issues like poverty, economic instability, and quality education. The objective of this paper is threefold. First is the identification of the national and multilateral initiatives of Thailand and the Philippines on just transition. Second, the examination of the impact of these initiatives on the economic and climate discourse of these countries. Lastly, this paper will provide a comparative analysis of just transition initiatives between Thailand and the Philippines framed after Winkler’s Neo-Gramscian model of just transition to analyze the current progress of the just transition process of Thailand and the Philippines and identify how the status quo influences the said process. This theory highlights the creation of a new hegemony that focuses on the roles of change agents who are working together to facilitate social change. With the limited resources available for developing countries like Thailand and the Philippines, this paper discusses their progress and initiatives in the face of these constraints. The ongoing efforts in these countries underscore a commitment to fostering inclusive and sustainable pathways in the face of economic and environmental transformations catalyzed by the climate crisis.</p>April Grace LazaritoLucky Loreen LegaspiParamed Loiweha
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2024-06-202024-06-2031120Traversing Poverty Alleviation Initiatives: A Comparative Analysis of the Welfare Card System in Thailand and Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in the Philippines
https://so07.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/GRPSPAJ/article/view/4256
<p>Intensified by flawed program designs and implementation, the Welfare Card System (WCS) in Thailand and the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in the Philippines have long lapsed in alleviating poverty in both countries. We attempt to elucidate these initiatives' operationalization by comparatively analyzing the two. Nevertheless, we contend that despite flawed and vulnerable operations, they aid impoverished households. Thisu paper aims to (a) examine the WCS as part of the poverty-reduction initiatives in Thailand and the 4PS in the Philippines, (b) assess its challenges in the implementation, and (c) comparatively analyze these initiatives’ efficiency. This paper uses new public administration theory to further understand the delivery and operationalization of the poverty alleviation initiatives in both Thailand and the Philippines by closely looking into the implementation of the programs. This paper utilizes a qualitative comparative case study design with secondary information from online databases to answer the research questions. The findings show that these initiatives have short-term positive effects on poor households as they provide subsidies for basic needs, financial and educational support, and transportation services; however, these so-called poverty alleviation initiatives did not genuinely aid Thailand and the Philippines in diminishing the entirety of poverty.</p>Gelyn PuracanSandrine Chelsea Averyl MariñasTanabordee JringtaisongPattaweepol Tearphetdee
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2024-06-202024-06-20312140Unveiling Gendered Chains: A Comparative Case Study of Women’s Political Representation in Thailand and the Philippines
https://so07.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/GRPSPAJ/article/view/4308
<p>Thailand and the Philippines exhibit unique challenges for women in public office. Considering the number of women elected in office, the underrepresentation of women in both governments poses a concern. Thus, the main question is, what are the commonalities and differences in women's political representation in Thailand and the Philippines? To answer the inquiry, this study conducts archival research and employs an Intersectional Feminist framework to shed light on the multifaceted ways in which gender norms intersect with women's journeys into politics. The objectives of this study are as follows: (1) To analyze the state of women's political representation including the number of women in elected offices in both countries, (2) to compare and contrast the findings between Thailand and the Philippines to highlight commonalities and differences in women's political representation, and (3) to examine intersecting identities such as affect women's political representation. Using the intersectional approach, this paper found that women's political representation in Thailand and the Philippines is influenced by the inter-relationship of gender, socioeconomic status, and other identities while trying to negotiate space for their inclusion in the practice of politics. With that, this study not only exposes the roots of women’s underrepresentation in politics but also calls for transformative change. It highlights the importance of adopting an Intersectional Feminist perspective to challenge existing norms and advocate for meaningful inclusion of women in decision-making processes.</p>Adley LagmayAlyssa Soler
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