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UCLG ASPAC Champions Resilient and Sustainable Urban Development at the ESCAP 81st Commission Session

April 21-25, 2025 | UCLG ASPAC strongly advocated at the 81st Commission Session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in Bangkok, Thailand, on April 21-25, 2025. The theme, “Regional cooperation for resilient and sustainable urban development in Asia and the Pacific,” spotlighted the crucial role of local authorities. The …

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Local Innovations Spotlighted: ASEAN Smart Urban Green Practices Report Launch

April 21–23, 2025 | Ipoh, Malaysia – UCLG ASPAC, in partnership with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), launched the Smart Urban Green Practice in ASEAN: Best Practice Report during the 3rd City Windows Series (CWS III) held in Ipoh, Malaysia. This report showcases smart, green urban solutions implemented by local governments across the …

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UCLG ASPAC’s Engagement at the 2025 UCLG Executive Bureau and 6th World Forum of Local Economic Development: Shaping Sustainable Futures

April 1-4, 2025 | UCLG ASPAC, represented by Secretary General Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, supported the UCLG World Executive Bureau (ExBu) and the 6th World Forum on Local Economic Development (WFLED) in Seville, Spain. In this global level forum, UCLG ASPAC Secretary General led the joint session on branding strategies and ecotourism, co-organised with the …

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Sejong, The Cultural City

Sejong City is a place that inherits the spirit of King Sejong, the creator of Hangeul. It is not just our city’s name that is “Sejong”—we are the only city in Korea where over 1,100 names of villages, bridges, roads, and schools have been beautifully crafted in the Korean language. When you visit Sejong, you …

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Sustainably Financing Climate-Resilient Cities: Highlights from the CRIC Panel of Experts in Kochi

February 4-6, 2025 | Kochi – UCLG ASPAC Climate Resilient and Inclusive Cities (CRIC) Project supported by EU invigorated cities in making their climate actions more sustainable through the fourth Panel of Experts and Workshop on Sustainable Financing, held in Kochi, Kerala, India, from February 4 to 6, 2025. Organised in collaboration with the All-India …

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Daegu Opens Chengdu Office to Strengthen International Trade and Support Expanding Businesses

On the 10th of February, Daegu City opened the “Daegu Chengdu Office” in Chengdu, China, which will serve as a key hub for enhancing international trade and cultural exchanges, as well as supporting businesses looking to expand. With the opening of the “Daegu Chengdu Office,” Daegu becomes the first city in South Korea to have …

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Sejong City Designated as a Special Opportunity Zone, Boosting Advanced Industry Growth

Located in Sejong City, Korea University of Media Arts is committed to solidifying its position as a leader in K-content production. The university has established a content production complex campus, equipped with the largest scale of practical equipment in the country, designed exclusively for students. The university’s efforts have borne fruit, with notable achievements including: …

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UCLG ASPAC Showcases Work on Open Government

February 5-7, 2025 | Manila – UCLG ASPAC attended the Government of the Philippines hosted the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting in Manila. The meeting was participated in by 768 participants from national and local governments, civil society, and partners. UCLG ASPAC Secretariat presented the Organisation’s work on open government …

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