Dear Members,
For those who attended the Congress, it was nice to meet you in Taipei.
The activities of UCLG ASPAC started on September 2, with a session on Long Term Strategic Plan 2015-2020. The main issue raised was the importance on keep being a bridge, network, knowledge-sharing platform, as well as facilitator in assisting the strengthening of local governments.
The Congress, with its central theme as “An Adaptive City: Embedding Design in City Governance,” was held on September 3 and 4. Mayors and other representatives from around Asia-Pacific and beyond, were invited as speakers.
On September 5, the Executive Bureau Meeting, the Sub-Regional Elections, the General Assembly and the Council Meeting were held. The day concluded with a session on “Localizing the Post-2015 Agenda.” 60 participants were present on that occasion.
The Council members have elected Mr. Won Hee-Ryong, Governor of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, as the new President of UCLG ASPAC for 2014-2016 term.
The 2014-2016 Co-Presidents are:
- Ranjit S. Chavan, Director General of All India Institute of Local Self-Government (representing Associate and International Organization Members).
- Dora Mani Paudel President of Municipal Association of Nepal (representing South&Southwest Asia sub-region).
- Felicity-ann Lewis, President of Australian Local Government Association (representing Pacific sub-region and Women in Local Government).
- Joko Widodo, Governor of Jakarta Capital City Government (Host).
- Syed Muhammad Asghar Shah Gillani, President of Local Councils Association of the Punjab-Pakistan (Immediate Past President).
- Chen Haosu (Founding President).
- Mr. Gillani, has received on the occasion of the end of his Presidency, a Medal of Honour.
- Dr. Modi, has terminated his Co-Presidency term and has announced his retirement. He has received the highest of all the recognitions by UCLG ASPAC, which is to receive the title of Honorary Member.
Congratulations to the newly elected Representatives and welcome to the new President!
