E-Newsletters Vol 8, August 2024
United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific (UCLG ASPAC)
UCLG ASPAC (United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific) is a local government association in Asia Pacific Region.
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President Dakila Carlo E. Cua Visits UCLG ASPAC Secretariat: Shares Vision on Leadership, Climate Action, and Youth Engagement
August 12, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC Secretariat welcomed Governor Dakila Carlo E. Cua, also known as Governor Dax, President of UCLG ASPAC, for a brief yet insightful visit. In his dual capacity as Governor of Quirino Province, and President of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), Gov. Dax engaged with the Secretariat team, commending their ongoing efforts and sharing his insights during an interview. Click
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UCLG ASPAC Enhances Urban Development Strategies at the 8th Bridge for Cities Workshop
August 12, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC, represented by Secretary General Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, took part in the 8th session of the Bridge for Cities Workshop, themed “Cities of Tomorrow: Collaborative Strategies for New Cities”, a flagship initiative by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) to advance the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in urban settings. The event took place in Jakarta, on August 12, 2024. Click
Urban-Act: Aligning Climate Targets in Padang and Medan - Unveiling Policy Review, City Pairing, and Collaborative Climate Action Opportunities
July 22-26, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC, under the framework of Urban-Act programme, organised meetings with the Climate Change Working Groups both in Padang and Medan City. The key objectives were to present the findings of the policy review and policy brief on vertical integration of low-carbon and climate-resilient development to the pilot cities, identify potential collaborations tailored to the specific needs of Padang and Medan, and explore potential city pairings and cooperation opportunities within the Urban-Act framework. Click
Kalibaru Hub Project: Green Light to Take Further Actions to Support Community
August 2024 | UCLG ASPAC highly appreciates the commitment of various stakeholders to support the development of community in the Kalibaru Hub Project located in northern side of Jakarta. After close coordination, UCLG ASPAC is now leading further process in enhancing community’s capacity, through purchase of supporting production tools and planning a series of workshops and trainings. As the process of production tools purchase started, UCLG ASPAC also began the series of capacity building activities to empower the local people. Click
“Our Gunsan”: City Policy Marketplace Practicing Deliberative Democracy
Gunsan City, Republic of Korea, has garnered attention for the city’s initiative called “Our Gunsan,” a policy marketplace that collects valuable policy suggestions from citizens through discussion and participation. Through policy marketplace, deliberative democracy is celebrated where policy experts and citizens in each field discuss and propose policy ideas. Click
Sejong Smart City Centre: At the Forefront of Citizens Safety and Crime Prevention
Sejong City puts citizens convenience at the heart of its public services. It is reflected through the services offered by the Sejong City Centre, including traffic flow management, bus arrival information systems, crime prevention CCTV installation and management, and smart services. Click
Business Wave in Yiwu: From Trilateral Entrepreneurs Forum to Youth Business Programme
Business is in the DNA of Yiwu City. Recently, the world’s capital of small commodities in Zhejiang Province, China, hosted two entrepreneurial events: Trilateral Entrepreneurs Forum and Global Youth Business Programme (July-August 2024). The two events reaching participants from diverse backgrounds, from mature-age entrepreneurs to youth, have shown the dynamic business spirit in the city. Click
The 2024 Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival: Lighting Up the Global Festival City of Jinju
The Jinju Namgang Yudeung (Lantern) Festival will open in Jinju, a city renowned for its global festivals, on October 5, 2024. Designated as an Honorary Cultural and Tourism Festival of Korea, this beloved global event attracts over a million visitors from both Korea and abroad each year, firmly establishing itself as one of Korea’s premier festivals. Click
Abundant Sports Facilities Infuse Shijiazhuang with Vitality
To meet the diverse and growing demands of its residents for sports activities, Shijiazhuang has adhered to the principle of “addressing deficiencies” and continuously promoted the low-carbon, eco-friendly, sustainable, and high-quality development of public fitness. In recent years, the city has updated 4,960 sports facilities, achieving comprehensive coverage in parks, squares, and community sports areas. Clic
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