Month: May 2021

Gyeonggi Province and UCLG ASPAC work together in accelerating Local Humanitarian Development Peace

Gyeonggi Provincial Government conducted the 2021 DMZ Forum under the theme of “Opening the New Horizon of Peace”. This forum discussed the Role and Implication of local governments in the Asia Pacific Region to build the ‘Peace ODA’ Platform. Gyeonggi Province in cooperation with UCLG ASPAC is committed to achieve the Humanitarian Development Peace (HDP) …

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The Climate City Gap Fund aims to Assist Cities and Municipalities in Pre-Planning and Development of Climate Infrastructure Projects

It is no longer a doubt that cities are at the heart of climate action and adaptation. Due to their rapid population growth, urban development is also accelerating, thus creating impacts on the environment, such as climate change. This is highlighted through high-level forums, which formulated pacts to, for example reduce greenhouse gas emissions and …

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EVENT: Policy Dialogue on Climate Change and Mayors’ Commitment Signing by CRIC Project

UCLG ASPAC through the Climate Resilient and Inclusive Cities or CRIC Project will conduct a policy dialogue and mayors’ commitment signing on 31 May 2021 in order to facilitate dialogue between local and national government to reiterate their commitment to climate-resilient and inclusive development. CRIC will bring four mayors from 10 chose pilot cities of …

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Local Government Innovations in improving accountability through digital governance

Open Government Indonesia in collaboration with UCLG ASPAC conducted a webinar titled “Local Government Innovations in improving accountability through digital governance” with Dr. Bernadia irawati Tjandradewi, Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC as the moderator of this event. There are three great speakers invited, Hendrar Prihadi (The Mayor of Semarang City), Abigail Sombillo Binay (The Mayor …

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Seoul Introducing Cycling Proficiency Certification System: Towards Safe Cycling Culture

WITH the rising interest in using the public bicycle as daily transport, Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) is introducing the cycling proficiency certification system similar to the driver’s license test in June 2021 to promote the culture of safe cycling. The certificate can be obtained after completing the bicycle safety education and passing written and practical …

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Mayor Nurhidayah: Making West Kotawaringin the Most Innovative Regency

MAYOR Nurhidayah of West Kotawaringin Regency is awarded Woman with Achievement by the Province of Central Kalimantan. This award does reflect Mayor Nurhidayah’s works; as under her leadership, the West Kotawaringin regency is awarded one of the Most Innovative Regencies in Indonesia. Below information enlists some of the innovative programmes. Jolu Basega Jolu Basega, which …

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West Kalimantan: Promoting Commitment for Solidarity and Supporting Better Public Service Delivery

11 May 2021 | West Kalimantan – Local government of West Kalimantan Province in Indonesia has declared their commitment to positively contribute to solidarity and transparency enhancement for better public service delivery. A solidarity programme is applied through the signing of a commitment to be ASN PRIMA. ASN PRIMA stands for Aparat Sipil Negara Pintar …

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UCLG ASPAC-UN ESCAP-UNEP: Collaboration for Clean and Renewable Energy

18 May 2021 | UCLG ASPAC shared the interests of cities and local governments in the Asia-Pacific region on clean and affordable energy during the launch event for ESCAP-UNEP Report SDG7 Localisation: Affordable and Clean Energy in ASEAN cities’ and REN21’s Renewables in Cities 2021 Global Status Report. The discussion was expected to spark insights …

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Balaroa Area in Palu: On Recovery and Resilience Progress

27-30 April 2021 | Palu – Following the post-disaster solidarity action to Palu, the collaborative programme between CUF and UCLG ASPAC has moved forward to the next phase. Now, the programme focuses on 1) learning and developing the capacity of Palu City Government’s officials and 2) building a public facility located in the disaster-affected area …

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