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The 7th Guangzhou Award to Announce Shortlisted and Exemplary Urban Innovation Initiatives in Tangier

Tangier, Morocco | 25 June 2026 The 7th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) will announce its shortlist and exemplary initiatives on 25 June 2026 in Tangier, Morocco, during the UCLG World Congress and World Summit of Local and Regional Leaders. Established in 2012 by the Guangzhou Municipal Government in partnership with United …

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City-to-City Cooperation Training: Strengthening Local Governments’ Global Engagement

May 8-9, 2026 | UCLG ASPAC, in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia through the Centre for Facilitation of Cooperation (Pusat Fasilitasi Kerja Sama) and the Government of Kendari City, organised the City-to-City Cooperation Training in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi. The training brought together around 35 representatives from provincial, city, …

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Kendari Hosted the First Session of the 2026 UCLG ASPAC Executive Bureau Meeting and Asia-Pacific Forum

May 7-9, 2026 | Kendari – UCLG ASPAC held the First Session of the 2026 UCLG ASPAC Executive Bureau Meeting and Asia-Pacific Forum in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, under the theme “Advancing Sustainable Tourism for a Resilient Future and Inclusive Economic Growth”.The event brought together more than 500 delegates representing 50 cities and local governments …

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The 10th ASEAN Entities Forum 2026: Navigating Our Future Together Towards Inclusivity and Resiliency

May 12-13, 2026 | UCLG ASPAC, which serves as the Secretariat of the ASEAN Governors and Mayors Forum (AGMF), was invited to the 10th ASEAN Entities Forum, May 12-13, 2026, held by ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta under the theme “Navigating Our Future Together,” in line with the 2026 ASEAN Chairmanship of the Philippines. On this …

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From Funding to Financing: Strengthening Local Governments’ Solid Waste Management Projects through Urban-Act Market Sounding Session

May 7, 2026 | Kendari – UCLG ASPAC, the national coordinator of the Urban-Act Programme in Indonesia, organised a session titled “Local Climate Financing: Market Sounding for Solid Waste Management Projects” to strengthen local governments’ capacity to develop investment-ready solid waste management projects and improve their understanding of climate financing opportunities. UCLG ASPAC Secretary General …

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Living History and Community: A Foreigner’s First Visit to Daegu Yangnyeongsi Herbal Medicine Festival

Daegu City has successfully integrated the city’s traditions into the rhythm of everyday life. This has been well expressed by one of the K2H Programme participants. K2H is an exchange programme held regularly for local government staff from abroad to learn about Korean culture and local government systems. The positive feedback reflects the successful implementation …

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Mayor Datuk Zabidah Safar of Shah Alam: Prioritise Tourism, Infrastructure, and Public Services

Shah Alam, the capital of Selangor, has made history by appointing its first female mayor. Datuk Zabidah Safar was sworn in as the city’s 13th mayor on February 20, 2026. Tourism, infrastructure, and public services are among her priorities. Under the leadership of Datuk Zabidah Safar, the Shah Alam City Council developed its tourism roadmap, …

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Guangzhou Municipal People’s Congress: Network with Jakarta for Women Empowerment

Guangzhou is the lead city of UCLG ASPAC Standing Committee of Women in Local Governments (SCWLG). The city has initiated a range of activities including knowledge exchange through webinar series to various project implementation to support the development of women and children in Asia-Pacific cities. UCLG ASPAC saw this networking visit as part of the …

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Korea Green Innovation Days 2026: Sejong City Showcases Future Urban Models and Scales Green Growth for Global Impact

The 15th edition of the Korea Green Innovation Days (KGID 2026), held from May 6 to 8 at the Government Complex Sejong Convention Centre (SCC), has successfully established Sejong Special Self-Governing City as a premier global hub for sustainable urban policy. Co-hosted by the World Bank Group’s Korea Green Growth Trust Fund (KGGTF), the Ministry …

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