Month: September 2022

Truly Transforming Cities through Community Participation and Perspectives: Insights from Civil Society at the Urban 20 Mayor Summit Side Event

It is great to build sustainable infrastructure in our cities. However, it is sometimes  important to take a step back and consider urban development as a whole. Wouldn’t it be better to consult with the people who live there when designing a city suitable for the present and the future? At the U20 Mayors Summit …

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Governor of Jakarta and How the City Promotes Good Governance and Collaboration for a Prosperous Future: Insights from Urban 20 Mayors Summit Side Event

In regards to accelerating the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030, UCLG ASPAC and Smart Change Jakarta jointly organised a U20 Mayors Summit Side Event on Tuesday, 30th September 2022. The insightful event featured some fascinating speakers, who presented and discussed fruitful topics related to the indispensability of digital or e-governance towards accelerating sustainable development goals …

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Incorporating Multiple Lenses into City Planning and Implementation Processes: Insights from Civil Society at the Urban 20 Mayors Summit Side Event  

Despite significant differences in viewpoints, various actors in global society should communicate with respect and appreciation for one another. We need to enable people from various backgrounds to see the world through different lenses while also beginning to see the big picture. How can we provide opportunities for people to develop a stronger sense of …

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2022 UN DESA-KRILA Forum: Promoting Innovative Local Governance for Accelerating the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals & Building an Inclusive and Resilient Society in the Post-COVID-19 Era

Local governments play a pivotal role in accelerating the implementation of the far-reaching Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across economic, social, and environmental sectors, especially considering that 65% of total SDGs targets are under the mandate of local government/authorities. This was also emphasised at the 5th Local and Regional Governments Forum on the 2030 Agenda organised …

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