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Training Program on Strategic Planning and Smart Cities

The Metropolis International Institute (METROPOLIS) and Mashdad Center will conduct 2 parallel training programs on “Strategic Planning & Performance Measurement” and “Smart Cities” whose trainers are well-known experts.

All UCLG ASPAC members are welcomed to participate to these programs to share and gain experiences enabling all of us to improve our cities. The trainings are going to be only in English and Farsi and Arabic upon request and are aimed towards urban decision-makers and city managers.

Please be in mind that the seats are limited for each seminar, each city can only register one participant for each theme. The Mashdad Training Center will cover the accommodations including lodging (only from October 8th-13th 2013), breakfast, lunch, dinner, and inner-city transportation.

4th Edition of the Decentralisation & Local Governance Online Course

The Decentralisation and Local Self-Government Committee of the United Cities and Local Governments offers the 4th edition of the online Course on Decentralisation and Local Governance, which will be held from September 25th to December 20th 2013. The course is mainly directed to technical experts and local, regional and central government officials from all over …

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New Team

Secretariat General is pleased to announce its new team commencing on second week of August. Stefana Ruri takes charge the position of Finance and Administration Manager replacing Kristina Simatupang who had worked for a year. Prior to join UCLG ASPAC, Ms.Stefana has had already distinguished experiences with several organizations such as Child Fund Indonesia and …

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Konnichiwa Japan!

As Moslems around the globe  celebrated Eid Al Mubarak, Japan’s hospitality welcomed our UCLG ASPAC Secretary General in their two vibrant cities, Tokyo and Hamamatsu. In the capital, UCLG ASPAC Secretary General.Bernadia  greeted the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR) and had a promising discussion upon prospective cooperation between the two. Both are …

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In Memoriam, Dr. Rudolf Hauter

With deep sorrow, we inform you the sad demise of Dr. Rudolf Hauter, the former Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC. He passed away on Sunday, 30th June 2013 at 3.32 am MEST in Wuerzburg, Germany, after his long battle with cancer.
Dr. Rudolf Hauter held the position of the Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC from October 2010 – May 2013 and had the overall responsibility of managing the activities and programs of the Asia-Pacific Section of UCLG.

Welcoming the New Secretary General

On taking up her post, Dr. Bernadia says, “In UCLG ASPAC, I hope to enable activities that can produce tangible results for its members, particularly in its advocacy efforts – after all, local governments are the most effective players in bringing changes to its citizens and communities. During my term, I plan to enhance our cooperation with regional associations, ASEAN, SAARC, UNESCAP and various other institutions. It is my long time dream to create a more prosperous and vibrant Asia-Pacific region.

UCLG ASPAC Held Its 19th Executive Bureau Meeting

Five speakers from Japan, korea, China, Australia, and New Zealand provided presentations with a great wealth of information. Mr Masao Kikuchi delivered his presentation on “Socio-Economic Challenges for Public Services in Japan”, Mr Joseph Son on “Overview of Seoul Waterworks, Ms Wu Xiaoling on “Guangzhou: Building a Transit-oriented and Livable City”, Sascha Moge on “Thoughts on GOLD III ASPAC Chapter: A Note on Australian Local government”, and Mike Reid on “Basic Services in New Zealand”.

UCLG ASPAC Awards Vice President of the Philippine with Medals of Honor

The United Cities and Local Government-Asia Pacific has awarded medals of honor and merit to the Vice President of the Philippine, Jejomar Binay in a simple ceremony at the Coconut Palace on Thursday. UCLG- ASPAC Ambassador Peter Woods personally awarded the two medals, one gold for medal of honor and one silver for medal of …

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