Call for Proposal – Event Management to organise the 8th UCLG ASPAC Congress – in Kathmandu, Nepal

Introduction

United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) is the biggest regional section of the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), with its Secretariat based in Jakarta, Indonesia. UCLG is a worldwide association of local governments, and is the officially recognised voice of local governments by the United Nations. UCLG ASPAC has linkages to more than 7,000 local governments. It represents well over 3.76 billion people – more than half of the world population – and incorporates fast economically developing countries such as China, India, and Indonesia.

UCLG ASPAC is the key knowledge management hub on local government issues in the Asia-Pacific region. It promotes democratic local government, supports cooperation between cities, local governments and their associations, and facilitates programmes, networks and partnerships to develop the capacity of local governments and associations. UCLG ASPAC also represents local governments politically within the international community, and with the United Nations and its agencies. It also promotes inclusive societies which safeguard equality, social, and economic justice, and sustainable community development. UCLG ASPAC is engaged in all relevant thematic fields for nurturing sustainable development, such as poverty alleviation, climate change, disaster resiliency, culture, strategic planning, decentralisation, local finance, gender equality, women leadership and empowerment, as well as good governance.

This year, UCLG ASPAC will organise the 8th UCLG ASPAC Congress in conjunction with an International Conference titled “From Steady Recovery to Sustained Prosperity in Post COVID Asia Pacific.” The event will be co-hosted by the Zhengzhou Municipal People’s Government and the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) with the support of UCLG ASPAC strategic partners in the region. It will be held virtually from 7 to 9 September 2021.

The Duties of Event Management Firm:
• Management of the entire logistical and organisational aspects of events, from identification of video conference equipment, installation, operator staff, tents or other outdoor equipment.
• Arrange for smooth and uninterrupted sound system and stage and backdrop for the Congress event.
• Arrange MC (in English) and Interpreter/Translator (including the equipment).
• Ensure arrangement of generator for back-up power support and projector/multi-media, internet fiber bandwith min. 100 mbps or above and others.
• Submit the strategy of the event with time frame and its impact.
• Video and photography documentation of the Congress event.
• Provide staffing to support the hybrid event.
• Ensure logistic supports for offline guests, such as seating arrangement, registrations, etc.
• Design graphic content (frame, bumpers, transition, others).
• Provide COVID-19 Kit (mask, hand sanitiser) if possible.
• Provide PCR/Antigen Test
• Conduct rehearsal before the day (D-2)

Contract Requirements
Previous experience in organising hybrid/virtual meetings with international participants.
Day of the event: 9 September 2021 (the contract will be determined later on)

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