April 28, 2026 | UCLG ASPAC facilitated the Asia-Pacific Mayors Academy, now in its 7th year, which formally opened with a virtual session on April 28, 2026. This year, the academy gathered a total of 14 Mayors from 6 countries in the region: Chandigarh (India), Kendari (Indonesia), Barekot Rural Municipality (Nepal), Tribal District Orakzai (Pakistan), …
Rapid urbanisation often brings challenges in providing basic sanitation services, particularly in low-income communities. The Indian city of Pimpri Chinchwad has developed an innovative community-based model that improves sanitation access while empowering local women. Pimpri Chinchwad is a major industrial hub that attracts a large number of migrant workers. Many of these workers live in …
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As the world navigates the challenge of an ageing population, New Taipei City has turned the challenge into an opportunity, gaining international recognition for its innovative long-term care model. The number of elderly people in New Taipei has exceeded 816,000, accounting for 20.20% of the city’s total population. To safeguard the quality of life for …
March 23-28, 2026 | China – UCLG ASPAC First Youth Leaders China Tour 2026 successfully brought together 20 delegates from 8 countries— China, Philippines, Maldives, Kiribati, Indonesia, South Korea, Nepal, and Thailand—representing government, youth organisations, and professional sectors. The programme was co-hosted by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and supported …
As urban rail networks expand rapidly in many cities, ensuring that younger generations understand how to safely use public transportation is becoming increasingly important. Jakarta has taken an innovative approach by introducing child-friendly educational tools that promote safe and responsible use of rail transit. In recent years, Indonesia has significantly expanded its metro and light …
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Gunsan, South Korea — The “Gunsan Brews & Blues Festival 2026” will take place from June 12 to 14 in the area around the Gunsan Modern History Museum, located in Gunsan, Jeonbuk, South Korea. Now in its fifth year, the festival is gaining attention as a convergent model for urban development that brings together local …
The New Taipei City Government has long been committed to sustainable urban development and social equality. The Rainbow Stand at Banqiao Stadium, which was officially opened in February 2026, is not only a facelift for the stadium, but also a physical declaration that proclaims the integration of sports equality into public spaces. Adorned with six …
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April 1-3, 2026 | Kathmandu – UCLG ASPAC contributed to the Global South WASH Financing & Sustainability Conference 2026, held in Kathmandu, Nepal. The conference convened government representatives, development partners, financial institutions, academia, and local government leaders to address a central question: how can financing systems enable sustainable and inclusive WASH services in the Global …
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April 21, 2026 | UCLG ASPAC supported Padang City in convening a Public Consultation Meeting for the preparation of its first Voluntary Local Review (VLR), marking an important step in aligning local development priorities with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The meeting brought together more than 70 participants coming from a diverse group of stakeholders: …
Mayor Pabitra Devi Mahatara Prasain of Birtamode has served as the city’s mayor since 2022. Aware of the differing perceptions of male and female leaders, she is forging her own path to contribute to the city and improve the lives of local people. She has outlined her contributions in a five-year development plan. The plan …
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