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[ADRN Working Paper] Pandemic Crisis and Democratic Governance in Southeast Asia - Part I

  • 2021-04-13
ADRN members from Southeast Asia

ADRN Working Paper                                                                                          
Pandemic Crisis and Democratic Governance in Southeast Asia 
- Part I -
ADRN members from Southeast Asia
- Indonesia & Philippines & Thailand-

The outbreak of COVID-19 has proven that new forms of threat can heavily affect the development of democracy as well as democratic practices. COVID-19 is not only a life-threatening issue; it is also evolving into a problem for the maintenance and promotion of democracy. In order to address this global issue, the Asia Democracy Research Network (ADRN) has been conducting research on the Pandemic Crisis and Democratic Governance based on country cases since 2020. As part of this research project, EAI has planned a working papers series composed of eleven working papers, the second set of working papers including the cases of Southeast Asia. 
Country Case 4: Indonesia
Pandemic Crisis and Democratic Governance: Indonesia’s Experience to Conquer COVID 19 Pandemic
Sri Nuryanti, a researcher from the Indonesian Institute of Sciences, explores how Indonesia handled the dilemma of simultaneously containing COVID-19 and defending democracy. The author illustrates the Indonesian narrative in how the country was successful in containing the COVID-19 pandemic while hosting the Simultaneous Local Elections. She asserts that a policy with the least political and economic repercussions leads to a higher level of trust and societal compliance.  
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Country Case 5: Philippines
Pandemic Governance in the Philippines: Democratic Recession and Corruption Risks
Francisco A. Magno, the director of the Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance at De La Salle University, examines how the governance capacity of the Philippines and corruption were intertwined amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. He asserts that the insufficient governance capacity of the Philippine government was further amplified amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This is reflected in the misuse of PhilHealth funds, the nation’s limited performance of rule of law, eroding institutional constraints, and challenges to the freedom of the press. The author claims that the revival of democratic institutions is crucial in fighting corruption both judiciously and systematically.
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Country Case 6: Thailand
Pandemic Crisis and Democratic Governance in Thailand
Thawilwadee Bureekul, Ratchawadee Sangmahamad, and Nuchaprapar Moksart from King Prajadhipok’s Institute, explore the challenges that Thailand faced amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Thailand’s response, and how the COVID-19 pandemic altered Thailand’s socio-economic landscape. Initially struck with severe repercussions that shut down many of its industries and laid off its workers, Thailand has initiated efforts engaging both the public and the private sector. The authors provide further policy recommendations they consider necessary in adapting to the changing socio-economic environment.  
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