February 2015 - UCLG ASPAC

LCP, Member of UCLG ASPAC Facilitated the Importance of Public Space in New Urban Agenda

THE two-day interactive conference on Public Space and Partnerships in the New Urban Agenda ends on a high note as city mayors led by LCP National Vice-Chairman and Balanga City Mayor Joet Garcia, Seberang Prai City Mayor Maimunah Mohd Sharif, city planners, and representatives from the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) signed the …

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My Internship Experience with UCLG ASPAC

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AS an aspiring anthropologist, I am trained to appreciate the importance of history, to have a sharp eye for details and to question the taken for granted. Therefore, for the purpose of this report, I cannot explain to you what I have learned during the course of my internship without first provide you with an …

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CSR, Its Potential and Challenges for Indonesia

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MY stay in Indonesia has been extremely insightful. Through an assortment of conferences, conversations, research and work at UCLG ASPAC, I’ve begun to understand the complexity of some of the issues affecting local governance. One particular excursion to the Kota Tua (Old City) in Jakarta’s downtown area aroused my curiosity in urban development as well …

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Public Space towards the Human City

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FROM the moment I opened the email that contained the internship acceptance letter welcoming me to the UCLG ASPAC Secretariat in Jakarta, I knew this was going to be a life changing experience and sure enough, it was. UCLG ASPAC immediately took a sincere vested interest in my passion for urban design and community engagement …

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Testimonial from Interns

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SEENYING Lau – I am a final year student at The University of Adelaide, pursuing my second degree in Development Studies with a minor in Anthropology. I am privileged to be given an internship opportunity at UCLG ASPAC as part of my Development Studies Professional Practicum with ACICIS. My experience at UCLG ASPAC has not only …

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ASEAN Mayors to Meet in Makassar in September 2015

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PREPARING for the ASEAN Mayors Forum 2015 – the First Forum 2011 was held in Surabaya, to enhance cooperation among ASEAN cities towards the establishment of the ASEAN Community 2015. As a follow up on the results, UCLG ASPAC, supported by the Association of Indonesian Municipalities, the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign …

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News from the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR)

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Mr. Frederic Vallier from Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR), European Section of UCLG, emphasized that this year is an important time for UCLG. Discussion for the Post 2015 is currently conducted, thus the network should put more effort in reshaping its strategies for a better image of the organization. He also agreed to …

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News from the Middle East Section

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SPEAKING about the 1st Retreat, Mr. Ihsan Ikizer from UCLG MEWA, expressed his strong appreciation that such an international forum could finally be materialized. He added that the program was very significant to synergize all UCLG from different regions. “In order to interact intensively,” said Mr. Ikizer, “we regularly need a face to face communication, …

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News from the Latin American Section

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ONE of the attendees of the Retreat was Guillermo Tapia, Secretary General of the Latin American Federation of Cities, Municipalities and Local Governments (FLACMA).“We tried to fortify the relation with the other regions,” said Mr. Tapia. “It’s important to work closely together because we have the opportunity to more easily solve problems. ”Responding to the idea …

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First Retreat of UCLG Brought Useful Results

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IN strengthening UCLG’s position at the global level, a retreat was organized in Barcelona on 9-13 February 2015. Barcelona was chosen as the location with regards to its long-history of relationship as well as commitment to support the network. All Sections, Regions, Committees and Working Groups of UCLG, and also partners from the international agencies, private sectors and civil society organizations attended to have a consultative and brainstorming meeting in the UCLG Campus. The Retreat was conducted for the first time since the establishment of UCLG.

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LCP, Member of UCLG ASPAC Facilitated the Importance of Public Space in New Urban Agenda

My Internship Experience with UCLG ASPAC

CSR, Its Potential and Challenges for Indonesia

Public Space towards the Human City

Testimonial from Interns

ASEAN Mayors to Meet in Makassar in September 2015

News from the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR)

News from the Middle East Section

News from the Latin American Section

First Retreat of UCLG Brought Useful Results