Establishment and Purpose
The IPDM was created by the MSU Board of Regents during the meeting on December 7, 2001 through BOR resolution No. 224, s. 2001. The Institute assumed the functions of two defunct units: Muslim Christian Center for Peace Studies and the Muslim Mindanao Development Institute. It is now the central coordinating unit for all existing peace and development programs of the campuses of the University.
IPDM was created with the expectation that it would contribute to the easing of the tensions and promotion of justice and peace between Filipino Muslims, Christians and Lumads by expanding knowledge, improving understanding and heightening sensitivity in relations between the people of Mindanao in particular, and the Philippines in general.
Programs and Activities
The Institute became operational in January 2022 and organized itself to carry out its ambitious purpose through the following programs and activities:
- Peace Education
Introduce and integrate peace studies at all levels of education in the university, raise awareness and the root causes of conflict, violence and peacefulness at the community, regional, national, and international level.
2. Peace Research and Conflict Studies
Explore innovative, non-violent approach to conflict management at all levels. Investigate causes and possible solutions to economic and social problems.
3. Peace Action
Offer venue for CSOs, NGOs, scholars, students and other advocates for peace building in the region who utilize resource materials for research, teaching and advocacy.
VISION
A progressive Mindanao where people live with social justice and harmony in diversity towards peace and sustainable development.
MISSION
IPDM commits to attain just and sustainable peace and development through collaborative efforts in the promotion of the culture of peace, peace education, peace research and peace action that link the university system which multisectoral stakeholders in Mindanao and the global community.
GOALS
Generate and disseminate relevant information needed in peace and development through collaborative work among the different units/ campus of the MSU system and other stakeholders on the following issues, among others:
- Countering and preventing violent extremism;
- The Bangsamoro Organic Law and its implication to the peace and development in Mindanao;
- Capacity-building, training, workshops, and extension services related to peace and development;
- Peace research and conflict studies;
- Indigenous systems and mechanisms of conflict resolutions/ mediation;
- Local governance, political economy, and sustainable development in Mindanao;
- Convergence of CSOs and NGOs for the service of peace and development;
- Peace education and advocacy;
- Alternative technology system that can contribute to sustainable development; and
- Promotion of human rights.
Operationalize and sustain the promotion of the culture of peace through the integration of peace and development education/ studies at all levels and units of the University system.
IPDM Peace Advocates
Dr. Acram A. Latiph
Executive Director
Mr. Mohammad Camal Sharief
Executive Secretary
Dr. Tirmizy E. Abdullah, LPT
Program Officer for Peace Research and Conflict Studies
Prof. Harvey M. Niere
Associate Program Officer for Peace Research and Conflict Studies
Prof. Rayhan Yusoph
Program Officer for Peace Education
Prof. Nassif S. Talal
Associate Program Officer for Peace Education
JD Aliah P. Cali-Pascan, MPA
Program Officer for Peace Action
Dr. Khayoresah P. Abbas
Associate Program Officer for Peace Action
Supporting Staff
Ms. Noron Tingaran
Ms. Noraida S. Saripada
Mohammad Hashim Pendatun
Jocelyn P. Montesino
Anibar Barba