Month: February 2024

Sejong City: Smart Living Information Service Tailored for Citizens, Delivered via a Single Login

Many cities around the globe are transitioning rapidly into smart cities, by building on the information and communication technologies of the 4th industrial revolution to address various issues caused by urbanisation such as limited resources and infrastructures, traffic congestion, energy shortages, and environmental deterioration. Under the leadership of the central government, Sejong City also plans …

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Goyang City: Facilitate the Social Integration of Its Citizens

Goyang City, South Korea, has intensified its commitment to community self-reliance and inclusivity by supporting initiatives aimed at integrating slow learners into society. Among the notable projects is the “E-ru-da Youth Group,” a collective of young slow learners that garnered the “Best Village Award” at the Gyeonggi Village Community Festival for their innovative community involvement. …

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The World Water Cities Forum 2023: “Cooperation and Innovation among World Water Cities”

December 7, 2023 | Daegu – Daegu Metropolitan City hosted the 9th edition of the World Water Cities Forum (WWCF) under the theme of “Cooperation and Innovation among World Water Cities.” Having established itself as one of the key main events of the Korea International Water Week (KIWW), WWCF, the flagship water event annually organised …

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2024 Spring Festival Gala for the Chinese and Foreigners Held in Yiwu

The 2024 Spring Festival Gala for the Chinese and Foreigners was held in Yiwu on January 22 with the theme of “New Year, New Journey.” 135 international merchants from 37 countries and nearly 100 representatives from all walks of life of Yiwu gathered to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year. Foreign Embassies and Consulates General …

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Municipal Network Advocacy on Sanitation in South Asia: Learning Visit and Symposium

UCLG ASPAC Municipal Network Advocacy on Sanitation in South Asia (MuNASS) Programme recorded various activities such as learning visits and symposiums organised and implemented with the great collaboration of various partners. Learning Visit by MuAN and ENPHO in Bangladesh January 30, 2024 | Municipal Association of Nepal (MuAN), Environment and Public Health Organisation (ENPHO), and …

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Kalibaru Hub Project 2024: Exploring Strategies, Kick-off and Focus Group Discussion

February 6, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC is appointed to support Jakarta Provincial Government for the implementation of the Kalibaru Hub Programme, a transformative initiative facilitating fishing communities in the Kalibaru area to upcycle green mussel waste into cutting-edge environmentally friendly products and promote local economic development. This initiative receives funding support from the Global Resilience …

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Mayor Judy Amante of Cabadbaran: From Unusual Journey to Dedication to People

Mayor Judy Chin Amante of Cabadbaran went through an unusual journey toward her leadership position today. Having a passion for business, serving local people as a city leader “was beyond her wildest dreams.”  However, she made it to the top position of Cabadbaran, challenging the incumbent mayor with a win by a landslide. Lucky? Well, …

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The 11th APFSD: First Local and Regional Government Assembly

20-23 February 2024 | Bangkok – UCLG ASPAC participated in the 11th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) taking the theme “Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: The effective delivery of sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions in Asia and the Pacific”, organised by ESCAP from February …

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