Session 5: The Development of Human-Centred Politics towards Political Freedom and Stability
Political freedom and stability are important goals in nation-building. However, according to Freedom in the World 2021, authoritarian actors grew bolder during 2020 as major democracies turned inward, contributing to the 15th consecutive year of decline in global freedom. The proportion of countries designated ‘Not Free’ has reached its highest level since the deterioration of democracy began in 2006, and countries with a deterioration in political rights and civil liberties outnumbered those with gains by the largest margin recorded during the 15-year period. What happened in the world? Does this mean that people are no longer at the centre of political development? How then can we build a human-centred nation with political freedom and stability? Important questions that are going to be discussed in this session are:
- What does human-centred development mean from the political aspect?
- Why is human-centred development important for political freedom and stability?
- What are obstacles and challenges to be overcome in the creation of human-centred politics to develop greater political freedom and stability?
- How should human-centred development strategies be designed for political freedom and stability?
- What can the public, private and people sectors do to promote human-centred development for political freedom and stability?
Moderator: Mr. Akesrid Luxsitanonda, Faculty of Political Science Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand
Speakers:
1. H.E. Korn Dabbaransi,
Former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand
2. The Hon Senator Dato’ Seri Ti Lian Ker,
Member of House of Senate, Malaysia & Chairman, Institute of Strategic Analysis and Policy Research (Insap)
3. Assoc. Prof. Surin Maisrikrod,
Vice President of Walailak University
4. Asst. Prof. Gayathry Venkiteswaran,
Assistant Professor at the School of Media, Languages and Cultures, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Nottingham Malaysia