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China’s economic and social development has been hampered since the outbreak of COVID-19 which has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 11 March 2020. However, the country is recovering its vitality back again as the number of domestic...

There are many ways to implement and achieve “Leaving No One Behind,” the motto of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For local government of Malang (East Java), it translates into an innovation called BREXIT, standing for Braille E-Ticket and Extraordinary Access...

The City Administration of Tangerang has long realised that climate change is a critical issue that can significantly affect the city and its citizens. The trapped Green House Gas (GHG) emission in the atmosphere has resulted in the increase of global temperature. In...

The island of Phuket has become a popular destination among fellow travellers and backpackers throughout the past decade. It caters to various types of tourists with pearly white beaches, rich cultural heritage, underwater wonders, and mouth-watering food. Behind all...

The island of Phuket has become a popular destination among fellow travellers and backpackers throughout the past decade. It caters to various types of tourists with pearly white beaches, rich cultural heritage, underwater wonders, and mouth-watering food. Behind all...

Dear Valued Members and Partners, Since the outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus, recently named by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as COVID-19, cities in China have demonstrated significant resolve to overcome this challenge. China has been severely affected by...

Indonesia has made continuous progress in reducing the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR). According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the MMR decreased from 272 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2000 to 177 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2017.[1] Local...

Significant momentum is building which places local governments like yours at the core of the climate action movement. Implementing comprehensive climate policy to achieve ambitious emissions reductions requires cities and their staff to be equipped with the right...

Zhengzhou has been selected to host the upcoming 8th UCLG ASPAC Congress on 24-28 August 2020. There are lots of reasons you will not want to miss this biggest gathering of cities and local governments in Asia-Pacific region. The City of History Zhengzhou is the...

Mayor Asmin Laura Hafid of Nunukan (North Kalimantan, Indonesia) was inaugurated on 1 June 2016. From that moment on, Mayor Laura has initiated a series of transformational actions aimed to provide better services for local people and improve the city’s welfare....