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Regent Kasmarni of Bengkalis: Top Notch Performance for Local People

REGENT Kasmarni of Bengkalis is the first female leader of Bengkalis Regency. Her dedication and leadership are outstanding as shown by the various acknowledgement that she received from many different institutions. Below are some of them. In 2023, Regent Kasmarni of Bengkalis received an award from the Indonesian Ministry of Village, Development of Disadvantaged Regions …

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Strengthening Collaboration among Towns and Cities of the Mekong River Basin for Shaping a Sustainable Future

February 27-28, 2024 I Vientiane – UCLG ASPAC collaborated with Cities Alliance in the Mekong Corridor Initiative. The initiative addresses urban challenges in the Mekong Subregion, an area that naturally interconnects five member countries: Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam. The area plays an even more crucial role as it is home to …

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World Water Council: Invitation to Local Governments in the Asia and Pacific to the 10th World Water Forum in Bali, Indonesia

March 26, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC Secretariat Office in Jakarta received the visit of Mr. Loic Fauchon, the President of the World Water Council (WWC). Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC warmly welcomed WWC President together with Mr. Yoonjin Kim, Director of World Water Council for Asia Pacific Region and The 10th …

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Sejong City: Smart Living Information Service Tailored for Citizens, Delivered via a Single Login

Many cities around the globe are transitioning rapidly into smart cities, by building on the information and communication technologies of the 4th industrial revolution to address various issues caused by urbanisation such as limited resources and infrastructures, traffic congestion, energy shortages, and environmental deterioration. Under the leadership of the central government, Sejong City also plans …

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Goyang City: Facilitate the Social Integration of Its Citizens

Goyang City, South Korea, has intensified its commitment to community self-reliance and inclusivity by supporting initiatives aimed at integrating slow learners into society. Among the notable projects is the “E-ru-da Youth Group,” a collective of young slow learners that garnered the “Best Village Award” at the Gyeonggi Village Community Festival for their innovative community involvement. …

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The World Water Cities Forum 2023: “Cooperation and Innovation among World Water Cities”

December 7, 2023 | Daegu – Daegu Metropolitan City hosted the 9th edition of the World Water Cities Forum (WWCF) under the theme of “Cooperation and Innovation among World Water Cities.” Having established itself as one of the key main events of the Korea International Water Week (KIWW), WWCF, the flagship water event annually organised …

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2024 Spring Festival Gala for the Chinese and Foreigners Held in Yiwu

The 2024 Spring Festival Gala for the Chinese and Foreigners was held in Yiwu on January 22 with the theme of “New Year, New Journey.” 135 international merchants from 37 countries and nearly 100 representatives from all walks of life of Yiwu gathered to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year. Foreign Embassies and Consulates General …

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Municipal Network Advocacy on Sanitation in South Asia: Learning Visit and Symposium

UCLG ASPAC Municipal Network Advocacy on Sanitation in South Asia (MuNASS) Programme recorded various activities such as learning visits and symposiums organised and implemented with the great collaboration of various partners. Learning Visit by MuAN and ENPHO in Bangladesh January 30, 2024 | Municipal Association of Nepal (MuAN), Environment and Public Health Organisation (ENPHO), and …

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Kalibaru Hub Project 2024: Exploring Strategies, Kick-off and Focus Group Discussion

February 6, 2024 | UCLG ASPAC is appointed to support Jakarta Provincial Government for the implementation of the Kalibaru Hub Programme, a transformative initiative facilitating fishing communities in the Kalibaru area to upcycle green mussel waste into cutting-edge environmentally friendly products and promote local economic development. This initiative receives funding support from the Global Resilience …

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Mayor Judy Amante of Cabadbaran: From Unusual Journey to Dedication to People

Mayor Judy Chin Amante of Cabadbaran went through an unusual journey toward her leadership position today. Having a passion for business, serving local people as a city leader “was beyond her wildest dreams.”  However, she made it to the top position of Cabadbaran, challenging the incumbent mayor with a win by a landslide. Lucky? Well, …

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