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WUF10: Connecting Cities for Voluntary Local Reviews on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
8-13 February 2020 | ABU DHABI – UCLG ASPAC, together with the partners namely: UNESCAP, IGES, and the Cities of Barcelona, New Taipei, and Kitakyushu, jointly organised a Voluntary Local Review (VLR) networking and match-making event at the 10th World Urban Forum (WUF) in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The main objective of the session was to connect cities, regions, and partners working on VLR or Voluntary National Reviews (VNR), from around the world. The event provided an opportunity to discuss challenges, opportunities and possible solutions to be implemented in the regions, cities and towns. Click
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Newly Launched Programme on Climate Resilience in Cities in Indonesia and the Asian Region
29-30 January 2020 | JAKARTA – With the support from the European Union (EU), UCLG ASPAC has mobilised its members’ joint efforts to strengthen cities’ climate resilience and inclusiveness. Within the framework of Climate Resilience and Inclusive Cities (CRIC) Programme, cities with ambitious commitments will be engaged in a long-term initiative that will enable them to go beyond business-as-usual in responding to the severe and evolving climate-related events. CRIC programme was launched on 29 January 2020 in Jakarta, and attended by Dr. Ruanda Sugahardiman, Director General of Climate Change, Ministry of Environment and Forestry of Indonesia; Mr. Hans Farnhammer on behalf of H.E. Vincent Piket, the EU Ambassador to Indonesia; and Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, Secretary General UCLG ASPAC. Click |
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How does Guangzhou City Respond to COVID-19?
Since the beginning of 2020, China has been facing the battle against COVID-19 (or novel coronavirus). Instead of gathering with relatives and friends to celebrate the festive Chinese New Year, the 1.4 billion Chinese stayed at home and avoided gatherings in their efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 until the situation is under control. The epicenter of the outbreak is located in Wuhan City, central China’s Hubei Province, an active member of UCLG ASPAC. This city is also a hub for people and transportation across China. Located more than one thousand kilometers away from Wuhan, Guangzhou City, another active member of UCLG ASPAC, is a metropolis with more than 150 million permanent residents and has become a major destination of numerous migrants and foreigners. Guangzhou city has taken multi-faceted actions to prevent and control the epidemic caused by COVID-19. Click |
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IUC Webinar: Promoting Innovative Financing solutions for Cities
23 February 2020 – Cities’ institutional capacities to source alternative financing are critical for urban development. However, financing cities’ long-term needs in a rapidly urbanised world remains a global challenge and collaboration is essential in this regard. Innovative financing models have increasingly come cities’ priorities due to lack of public funding. Innovative financing mechanisms are also important market catalysers of the partnerships between public and private sectors. Such partnerships help lower financial risks of the investment, while creating a strong common focus timely and effective results. Click |
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Effective Parliamentary Oversight and Legislation to Help Accelerate SDGs Localisation Process
4 February 2020 | SINDH – Provincial Parliamentary Taskforce on SDGs, Sindh and UCLG ASPAC inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide technical collaboration and support in joint actions of policy and research for evidence-based legislation through Provincial Assembly of Sindh. The cooperation would help accelerate the progress on localisation of SDGs and ensure an effective parliamentary oversight. The MoU was signed by the convener, Provincial Parliamentary Taskforce on SDGs, Sindh Barrister Pir Mujeeb-ul-Haq and LEAD for SDGs Localisation Programme’s Team Leader and representative of UCLG ASPAC, Mr. Ali Imran.
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How Central Java Reduces Maternal Mortality Rate
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. Local governments have played a significant role in improving the situation, as in the case of Central Java. In 2013, Central Java recorded MMR at 118.2 deaths per 100,000 live births. As the province’s populations are predominantly female, the situation also presents additional risks of low life expectancy and poor quality of life. Click
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News from Secretariat
UCLG ASPAC Secretariat in Jakarta warmly welcomed new members who will support the Secretariat Team to deliver its works in Asia and the Pacific in the region.
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