ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ARMED CONFLICT IN MINDANAO

I. Introduction
o This chapter will look into the roots and the sources of conflict
that continue to cripple the region including the different actors
and stakeholders involved.

a. History of Mindanao Conflict

ii. Political Conflict
o This section will discuss the political issues regarding the level of
autonomy that the political groups in the region demand and the
different points of dispute on the side of the national government.
iii. Insurgents
o This section will discuss the different groups that resort to
terrorism and violence to further their causes.

b. Contemporary Situation of Mindanao Conflict

i. Socio-economic Situation
o This part will discuss the socio-economic situation of the region
and how their cultures and demographics are distinct or similar to
the rest of the country.
ii. External and Internal Threats
o A look into the different threats that continue to hamper the
progress of resolving the conflicts in the region.

II. Description and Analysis of Government’s Policies and Responses

o Analyzing the different steps that the national government has
undertaken to address the conflict, including legislations and
policies.
o Brief introduction to the National Security Strategy (NSS) of 2018,
its goals and strategies involved.
o Our analysis on the effectives of the strategies and actual
implementation thereof in achieving the desired results in
Mindanao.

III. Economic Costs of Mindanao Conflict

a. Direct Economic Cost

b. Indirect Economic Cost
c. Overall Economic Cost
o Effect to Mindanao region in terms of economic growth,
employment, and foreign investment, among others, while taking
 into consideration the different economic principles discussed in
the class.

IV. Other Socioeconomic Impacts of the Conflict

a. Health
b. Education

V. Future of Mindanao Conflict

a. Potential of Mindanao and Economic Opportunities

i. Tourism
ii. Industrial
iii. Commercial
o This chapter will tackle the overall potential of the region in terms
of the viability of economic activities and opportunities that may
be tapped in the event that the conflict in the region is finally
resolved.

VI. Recommendations
o Suggested improvements to noted ineffective strategy/ies, or in
the implementation thereof, if any.
o Areas not covered by the implementation of strategies, those not
yet implemented, or has not yet materialized that would have a
significant impact in the economic development of Mindanao.

VII. Conclusion
o Summary of the main points of the study and a brief overview of
all the data gathered in discussing the whole situation involving
the armed conflict in Mindanao.

VIII. Appendix

IX. References