These country paper in the 11^th International Conference of the East and Southeast Asia Network for better local governments, with social justice as a theme which was held in Hyatt Hotel, Manila, Philippines, December 3-4, 2003 summarizes the operational definitions of the concept of social justice in the ESEA countries in the interregion.

These country papers are a useful guide and information for those who work for the universal good and who believe in the notion of social justice.