Month: January 2016
You’re Invited: UCLG ASPAC 6th Congress at A Glance
The countdown has begun. In less than eight months, UCLG ASPAC will hold the 6th Congress in the beautiful Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea. The Congress will bring together around 1,000 participants on 5-8 September 2016, making it an unparalleled meeting and networking opportunity for UCLG ASPAC members, international organizations and UN-affiliated organizations. “I warmly invite …
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Wakatobi Mayor to Bid Farewell
After 10 years of leadership, Regent Mayor of Wakatobi, Mr. Hugua, prepares to bid farewell. In five months, Hugua will hand over his leadership to his successor, leaving behind a strong legacy in sustainable environment and eco-tourism in the exotic Wakatobi Islands, Indonesia. Recalling his first encounter with UCLG ASPAC in 2011, Hugua shared some good impressions about the Organization. He was …
Standing Committee on Women in Local Governments
UCLG ASPAC’s Standing Committee on Women in Local Governments was formed in December 2013. It is currently headed by the Mayor of Banda Aceh, Ms. Illiza Sa’aduddin Djamal, succeeding Ms. Felicity Ann-Lewis who recently completed her Mayoral term of Marion City, Australia. Women’s political representation is essential to achieving gender equality …
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Knowledge Center for Best Practices: Taking One Step Further
The creation of the Knowledge Centre for smart practices in Indonesia is making progress following its third workshop. The workshop, titled “Development of Criteria & Indicator Readiness of the Smart Practices”, brought together a collaborative group of parties to advance the replication plan of two smart practices in the country. Taking place at Hotel Aryaduta …
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Hello from Our New Interns!
With the arrival of 2016, UCLG ASPAC greeted new interns at the Secretariat. Flying from Australia and France, our new interns – Brendan, Roma, Heather and Leila – are already busy with interesting projects within their areas of interest. Let’s find out more about them! Brendan Webster, Australia I study a Master of Asia Pacific …
Congratulations to the New APKASI Chairman
UCLG ASPAC extends its warmest congratulations to the newly elected Chairman of the Association of Indonesia Regency Government (APKASI), Mr. Mardani H. Maming. Maming is currently the Regent Mayor of Tanah Bumbu Regency Government, South Kalimantan. With his extensive experiences and knowledge, UCLG ASPAC believes he will lead APKASI, a member of UCLG ASPAC, to …
A Warm Welcome to Our New Members!
We are delighted to welcome our new members to the UCLG ASPAC community: the Kiribati Local Government Association (KiLGA) and the Municipality of Pangkal Pinang (Indonesia). The UCLG Executive Bureau Members unanimously approved their memberships during its meeting in Paris on 5 December 2015. It is our pleasure to introduce them to you in our …
FT/IFC Transformational Business Awards
THE Financial Times and the International Finance Corporation have launched the third edition of the FT/IFC Transformational Business Awards. Cities Alliance participated in the Awards for the first time in 2015 and is invited again this year to judge the award for Excellence in City-led Transformation. In ensuring to have at least 30–40 applications, Cities …
Workshop on Green Energy and Sustainable City Planning
Background: “Energy is the golden thread that connects economic growth, environmental health, social fairness and opportunity.” (UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at 2013 World Energy Congress). Workshop on Green Energy and Sustainable City Planning Program shared with the 3rd International Electric Vehicle Expo will be held in Jeju-do, Republic of Korea, 21-24 March 2016. Details on …
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