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IV. Towards a General IEC Performance

Indicator Framework for ASEAN Countries

Based on the Philippine and Thai Experience

A. Overview

Roadmap for the Enhancement of Philippine

Democracy: An Interpretation

In 2005, the Asian Barometer Survey assessed the quality of

democracy in the Philippines. The survey findings consisting of indices
related to the concept and practice of democracy as reported in the graph

below, show that the country scored low in the areas of government’s
responsiveness, adherence to the law and control of corruption, political
efficacy, and electoral participation. This is despite the findings that show a

socio-political environment that promotes high levels of equality, freedom,
accountability, competitiveness, and political interest.

Quality of Democracy Assessment: Philippines 2005, Asian Barometer Survey

Responsiveness
Equality
Freedom
Horizon Accountability
Vertical Accountability
Political Efficacy
Political Interest
Electoral participation
Competition
Controlling corruption
Law-abiding government
-0.200 -0.150 -0.100 -0.050 0.000 0.050 0.100 0.150 0.200 0.250 0.300