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ASEAN Mayors Forum 2024: A Milestone for Urban Connectivity and Resilience

September 18-19, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC once again lit up the spirit of collaboration among cities and local governments in the Southeast Asia sub-region through the conduct of the ASEAN Mayors Forum (AMF) 2024. Highlighting theme “Enhancing Connectivity & Resilience for Sustainable Development of ASEAN Cities”, this year’s event was hosted by Vientiane Capital Administration, …

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The Sejong Technopark: Strengthen the Technological Competitiveness of Local Businesses

The local government of Sejong established Sejong Technopark to identify future strategic industries that align with Sejong City’s industrial development vision and strategy, and to systematically nurture related companies. The aim is to strengthen the technological competitiveness of local businesses and promote the development of new technologies and business ventures. In particular, the local government …

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Business Wave in Yiwu: From Trilateral Entrepreneurs Forum to Youth Business Programme

Business is in the DNA of Yiwu City. Recently, the world’s capital of small commodities in Zhejiang Province, China, hosted two entrepreneurial events: Trilateral Entrepreneurs Forum and Global Youth Business Programme (July-August 2024). The two events reaching participants from diverse backgrounds, from mature-age entrepreneurs to youth, have shown the dynamic business spirit in the city. …

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Urban-Act: Aligning Climate Targets in Padang and Medan – Unveiling Policy Review, City Pairing, and Collaborative Climate Action Opportunities

July 22-26, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC, under the framework of Urban-Act programme, organised meetings with the Climate Change Working Groups both in Padang and Medan City. The key objectives were to present the findings of the policy review and policy brief on vertical integration of low-carbon and climate-resilient development to the pilot cities, identify potential …

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“Our Gunsan”: City Policy Marketplace Practicing Deliberative Democracy

Gunsan City, Republic of Korea, has garnered attention for the city’s initiative called “Our Gunsan,” a policy marketplace that collects valuable policy suggestions from citizens through discussion and participation. Through policy marketplace, deliberative democracy is celebrated where policy experts and citizens in each field discuss and propose policy ideas. It is also an ambitious policy …

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Kalibaru Hub Project: Green Light to Take Further Actions to Support Community   

August 2024 | UCLG ASPAC highly appreciates the commitment of various stakeholders to support the development of community in the Kalibaru Hub Project located in northern side of Jakarta. After close coordination, UCLG ASPAC is now leading further process in enhancing community’s capacity, through purchase of supporting production tools and planning a series of workshops …

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President Dakila Carlo E. Cua Visits UCLG ASPAC Secretariat, Shares Vision on Leadership, Climate Action, and Youth Engagement

August 12, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC Secretariat welcomed Governor Dakila Carlo E. Cua, also known as Governor Dax, President of UCLG ASPAC, for a brief yet insightful visit. In his dual capacity as Governor of Quirino Province, and President of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), Gov. Dax engaged with the Secretariat …

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UCLG ASPAC Enhances Urban Development Strategies at the 8th Bridge for Cities Workshop

August 12, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC, represented by Secretary General Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, took part in the 8th session of the Bridge for Cities Workshop, themed “Cities of Tomorrow: Collaborative Strategies for New Cities”, a flagship initiative by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) to advance the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) …

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