Local governments newsletter Vol. 25 | May - October 2016

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GETTING CLOSER TO HABITAT III CONFERENCE LAUNCHING OF CAK MARKESO CULTURE HALL PUBLIC SPACE WOMEN MAYORS SPEAK-UP BEST PRACTICES: CLEAN WATER AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PrepCom3: Getting Closer to Habitat III Conference

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Launching of Cak Markeso Culture Hall Public Space

10 - 11 | Speak-Up Won Hee-ryong President, UCLG ASPAC Governor, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province

Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi Secretary General, UCLG ASPAC

Dear readers,

Valued Members and Partners,

As you start reading this, you may realize that the time has come for us to determine our future, through the 6th UCLG ASPAC Congress. Taking on the theme, “Region, Life, and Culture in the New Urban Agenda”, we are ready to set our future based on the richness of our region, life and culture in diverse Asia-Pacific section. With long-term commitment that I believe possessed by all of us, I am really looking forward to seeing the results in years ahead!

First of all, I would like to thank all of you who have supported us in organizing, the “6th UCLG ASPAC Congress.” Our great event can be held only with the helping hands of you all, our beloved members and partners. And this greatness will reap the fruit only if we show our commitment to achieve our shared goal.

This edition of Newsletter covers the latest of our achievement. I am proud to inform you all that we have officially announced our Public Space development project, in cooperation with Surabaya local government and UN-Habitat in July 27, 2016, during PrepCom3 event, which was held in Surabaya.

When I recalled what we have gone through, I see this year as a tremendous journey for us. And one of the many reasons, above all, is our contribution to the three big events: UCLG ASPAC Executive Bureau Meeting, UCLG Bureau Meeting and Preparatory Committee 3 of Habitat III Conference. Our involvement in those three events showed that our voice has influence that steps out the limits of our boundaries.

In this project, we use different approach in developing 3 public spaces in Surabaya. Find the A-Z information inside. We also explored what our women mayors say about Women Leadership too in this edition. Not to mention, we include smart practices to inspire and update you about what other members can do in developing their city.

Thus, in this opportunity, I encourage us all to unite and hold hands together, build our cities, inspire each other, and establish partnership to support each other.

Only by doing so, we will be able to create our dream future.

Last but not least, I would like to thank you all members and partners who have contributed to this newsletter. You have no idea how the news and information that you shared will spark inspirations of all readers. Because we always believe that everyone can make a change!

Women Mayors

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A Glimpse with the Women Leaders

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Brighten Up a New Light to a Dark Port

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Get More Productive in Pest Controlling

21 | Strengthening Local Government Toward Democracy 22 - 23 |

Solo Batik Carnival 2016

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Best Practices: Clean Water and Waste Management

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26 - 27 | Capacity Building in Cultural Tourism Development

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Bobsleigh World Champion and Skeleton World Cup Winner

28 | Our New Members

18 | Promoting Local to the World

29 | Testimonial

The 3rd Osong Cosmetics and Beauty Expo

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Partners in an Innovative and Prosperous Australia

30 | Inspire and Get Inspired

with UCLG ASPAC

31 | Next Events Photos in Cover Women Mayors Forum in PrepCom3 Habitat III event (Indonesia) | ALGA General Assembly (Australia) | Solo Batik Carnival 2016 (Indonesia) | Changsha City (China)

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EVENTS ORGANISED BY UCLG ASPAC AND PARTNERS AT PREPCOM3: PARALLEL EVENTS Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC, Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi with Dhiraj Ajay Suri, Regional Adviser of Cities Alliance at the Urban Speakers Corner in the PrepCom3 Event

Minecraft Workshop Community Hall of Kedinding Adiministrative Office July 21-23, 2016

Field visit activity for public space at Keputih

Women Mayors’ Forum Sawunggaling Room, City Hall, 6th floor - July 24, 2016

GETTING CLOSER TO HABITAT III CONFERENCE

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HE demand for a better urban future is getting stronger and clearer. Adhering to the United Nations General Assembly, Resolution 67/216, a preparatory committee is established to carry out the preparations for the conference. Following the same resolutions, the Preparatory Committee already conducted 3 meetings before the opening of the conference. The last one, Surabaya, the second biggest city in Indonesia, proudly became host of the PrepCom3 event, held from July 25 to 27, 2016.

Hosted by Surabaya, this event was opened by a press conference organized by the Surabaya local governments in cooperation with Ministry of Public Works, UN-Habitat and Surabaya local government on July 24, 2016. Media gathered in this pre-event session attended by the Vice President of Indonesia, Jusuf Kalla, witnessed a strong participation of more than 4,200 delegates and the general public, from 142 countries, supported the PrepCom3.

GLOBAL TASK FORCE A delegation of the Global Task Force (GTF) was in Surabaya from 24-27 July to share feedback on the latest draft of the New Urban Agenda and to call for transformative changes to urban governance at Habitat III. Local and regional governments are clearly more visible now in the Habitat III process as a result of years of international advocacy by many networks and champions. Nevertheless, negotiations in Surabaya on the draft New Urban Agenda can be described as having gone down the wire as several contentious topics pushed delegates to stay until early morning. The divisive issues include the reference/acceptance of the “Right to the City,” the role and way forward of UN-Habitat, financing, as well as the follow up and review and role of local governments.

Meanwhile, the Second World Assembly of Local and Regional Governments was acknowledged as an important platform and

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SIDE EVENTS An Enabling Framework for the Implementation of the NUA - Assessing Framework Conditions and Identifying Priority Actions (Cities Alliance) - July 25 Inclusive Cities, Leave No Person and No Space Behind (OXFAM International) - July 26

contribution in the follow up and review of the New Urban Agenda.

The meeting of the GTF’s 3rd Preparatory Committee for Habitat III on 24 July, was chaired by UCLG ASPAC Secretary General Dr. Bernadia I. Tjandradewi. Dr. Joan Clos, Executive Director of UN-Habitat, and Carlos Cuenca, head negotiator of the Brazilian delegation shared their valuable insights on the negotiation process and next steps to pursue at the PrepCom3.

UCLG ASPAC CONTRIBUTION UCLG ASPAC organized and attended several events during PrepCom3 with the mission to highlight specific urban issues, including women leadership, localizing the SDGs and the promotion of public space. Regarding public space project, UCLG ASPAC in coordination with UN-Habitat and Surabaya local government also arranged Minecraft Workshop and Public Space site visits.

Prioritizing Children and Youth within the New Urban Agenda (NIUA) • Local Government approaches to the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) • Civic and Youth Participation in the Wired Age (CityNet) • Multilevel Policy for Stronger Intermediary Cities (UCLG) • Cities and the SDGSEnsuring That No One is Left Behind (UNDP) - July 27

FIELD VISIT Kedung Turi Package (Ketandan Kampung) Public Space Launching Field visit July 27 Keputih Package (Harmony Park) 28 July

EXHIBITION July 25-27

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PREPCOM3 HABITAT III Performance of Ludruk, one of the theatrical genres in East Java.

Launching of Cak Markeso Culture Hall Public Space

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T was bright afternoon, when the PrepCom3 delegates, local community, volunteers, and everyone witnessed the formal launching of a public space at Kampung Ketandan, one of Surabaya’s oldest villages that is located at the heart of the City.

This launch represented the official inauguration of 2 other public space projects developed in Keputih and Tanah Kali Kedinding.

GET TO KNOW KAMPUNG KETANDAN AND THE NEW “JOGLO” Inauguration ceremony of Cak Markeso Culture Hall at Ketandan

The village was home to the ethnic Chinese community for many decades. Nowadays, a mix of ethnic Chinese and Javanese make up the population of Kampung Ketandan. There are roughly 400 families or 2,000 people who are residents of the village.

“partnership is key, as well as for the community to take the lead and ownership of public spaces and in defining its purpose.”

CECILIA ANDERSSON, UN - HABITAT Cecilia Anderson, UN Habitat with Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC The new pavilion or “joglo” (a traditional Javanese roof), is located at the center of the Kampung, near a small graveyard that the residents treat with great respect. For developing the space, the project also involved university lectures, students and the local community, making sure they were part of the entire process. The pavilion has a traditional design and can be multi-purpose, and also has a ramp to improve its accessibility.

MESSAGES TO AND FROM THE RESIDENTS Surabaya Mayor, Tri Rismaharini, said “kampungs

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should not be regarded as low class or inferior to other places or villages. In fact, kampungs are very productive and have a lot of activities that make Surabaya alive all day. A kampung is a good place to live in and nurture one’s personal growth, people here are educated and have good jobs.”

“I hope this will be useful for your different activities.

The main idea we had in building this is for people to have a good place to meet, relax, and socialize,” said UCLG ASPAC Secretary General Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi. She thanked Mayor Tri Rismaharini for personally encouraging the community to be involved

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Context matters. There are significant differences in public spaces across climate zones, in different cultural and social settings, and between the developed and developing world, in formal and informal parts of the city, as well as the flexible use of space by different groups of people over time. This creates very different patterns and 11 in the process, from being part of the consultations, amount of public space as shown in the image below. .

DIFFERENT PATTERNS AND AMOUNT OF PUBLIC SPACE*

construction works, and putting final touches on the pavilion and around the village by painting or cleaning.

She was also grateful with good cooperation and support extended by the Ministry of Public Works of Indonesia and UN-Habitat in implementing the public space project in Surabaya, including at Ketandan Village and the other two locations.

Cecilia Andersson from UN-Habitat remarked that public spaces are often neglected when in fact, they should be considered an important investment.

She added, “partnership is key, as well as for the community to take the lead and ownership of public spaces and in defining its purpose.” Ms. Rina Agustin (Secretary of Directorate General Cipta Karya) representing the Ministry of Public Works hoped that more public spaces, especially in high-density places, would be developed. This will help curb many urban problems and strengthen social bonds.

(left) Local community built Cak Markeso Culture Hall, (right) Design of public space at Kedinding using Minecraft application

Inner-city blocks

Tower in the Park

Informal settlement

Discussion on public space eventually brings our mind to the definition of public space term, how it varies and to what extent a place shall be considered as public space. To answer this question, an international definition offered by the Charter of Public Space may help us in setting up the definition,

Residential Area

Public Space: 12% Public Space: 13% Public Space: 11% Public Space: 39% Finally, a spokesperson from the community conveyed their gratitude to the different partners, and the *Source: UN-Habitat city extension presentation assistance they had in constructing the pavilion. Also, Public spaces must be seen as multi-functional areas for social interaction, economic exchange and cultural they are looking forward to use the space for many expression among a wide diversity of people and should be designed and managed to ensure human activities, including for prayers, practicing cultural development, building peaceful and democratic societies and promoting cultural diversity. performances, and holding other events.

Public space is critical for environmental sustainability. Adequately planned and designed public spaces play a

“Public Spaces are all places publicly owned or of public use, accessible and enjoyable by all for free and without profit motive.”

critical role in mitigation and adaptation strategies to climate change. Green open spaces can minimise carbon emissions by absorbing carbon from the atmosphere. A 10% improvement in a street’s walking quality could yield a reduction of 15kg of CO2 emissions per household per year as car reliance reduces.12 Green spaces can

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UN-­‐Habitat city extension presentation

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UN-­‐Habitat, Urbanization For Prosperity Policy Statement, 25th Session of the Governing Council

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Macro design of Keputih was displayed for PrepCom3’s participants.

Adhering to this comes various types of public space. Streets, venues, beaches, alleys, bicycle paths, pavements, roundabouts are only several of many others. And now, there have been more and more recognitions on the importance of public space existence in supporting city’s sustainable development.

With no less than that background, UCLG ASPAC established a partnership with UN Habitat and Surabaya local government in developing three public

“Public Spaces are all places publicly owned or of public use, accessible and enjoyable by all for free and without profit motive.” space projects in Surabaya, located at Ketandan, Keputih and Tanah Kali Kedinding area.

Not intending to build just other public park, UCLG ASPAC has highly involved local community at all ages in deciding the most suitable public space type according to their need up to the building process so as to grow the sense of belonging i.e. using Minecraft application in designing public park in Kedinding, collaborating with local community in building a culture hall in Ketandan and indoor public space in Keputih.

WOMEN IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Women Mayors Speak-Up On

changing the prevailing mindset that hinders women from taking up positions of power, the women mayors expressed that women possess their own strength and skills for governing that should not be discounted or overlooked African delegate in Women Mayors Forum event organized by UCLG ASPAC

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HE Women Mayors Forum, a Parallel Event of the PrepCom3, saw an attendance of more than 400 people. Six women mayors graced the panel and shared their experiences and insights in the discussion which focused on how to enhance the representation and participation of women in leadership positions.

Led by Surabaya’s Mayor Tri Rismaharini, the other mayors were: Sally Ante-Lee (Sorsogon, Philippines), Maimunah Mohd Sharif (Seberang Perai, Malaysia), Illiza Sa’aduddin Djamal (Banda Aceh, Indonesia), Irma Juliandres Harilalaina (Fianarantsoa, Madagascar), and Celestine Ketcha Courtes (Bangangte, Cameroon). Ms. Aisa Kirabo Kacyira, Deputy Executive Director of UN-Habitat (ex-mayor of Kigali, Rwanda) opened the Forum and moderated the First Panel; while Ms. Erna Witoelar, former UN Special Ambassador for MDGs in Asia Pacific and ex-Minister of Human Settlements of Indonesia, chaired the Second Panel. The Forum was closed by remarks from the Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC. The speakers shared how they became mayors in the male-

dominated political arena, fighting gender stereotypes, traditions, and doubts from others as well as within themselves.

More importantly, they showed the concrete ways of how they gained people’s trust, transformed their communities, and paved the way for empowering women and girls.

gave the message and reminder to young women that they are strong and have the capacity to lead and inspire others, and that doing so begins with managing and believing in one’s self.

To move forward, it was highlighted that there is a need for peer-to-peer learning as there is much to be gained from established women’s networks in other regions, such as Africa.

Using tools like social media can also raise awareness and foster greater involvement of women and men in creating livable communities and improving quality of life.

In Surabaya, one of the projects of the local government called “Education Kampung” was developed from the idea that children and the youth are monitored at school and in their homes by teachers and parents, respectively. Outside of these places, monitoring the growth and development of the children is a responsibility that the city also takes seriously. To keep children and youth away from vices, the city facilitates the creation of different activities, such as sports and arts that will nurture their skills and talents, and contribute to their personal growth and develop them to become future leaders.

On changing the prevailing mindset that hinders women from taking up positions of power, the women mayors expressed that women possess their own strength and skills for governing that should not be discounted or overlooked. Further, they

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Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC, with African Delegates and Mayor of Seberang Perai, Dato' Maimunah Mohd Sharif.

The participants were inspired by the speakers; and some of them even expressed their interests in politics. In conclusion, it was clear that more women mayors were critical for the transformational New Urban Agenda to be implemented at local level. Therefore, the New Urban Agenda needs to be more inclusive and women friendly and have strong gender responsive components.

The Forum was organized jointly by UCLG ASPAC, UN-Habitat and the City Government of Surabaya.

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A Glimpse with the Women Leaders

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REPCOM3 event is a very anticipated moment. Delegates and leaders from 193 countries gathered in a meeting to welcome the New Urban Agenda in Quito. Making the best out of this opportunity, UCLG ASPAC got the chance to personally meet and interview 2 of women mayors and documented their sharing, from PrepCom3, impacts to their cities, to roles of women.

In Sorsogon City, we are very much empowered. It is particularly shown when all my partners, most of them are women, are trying to implement programs.

SALLY ANTE LEE

Cecilia Andersson (UN-Habitat), Sally A. Lee (Mayor of Sorsogon), Bernadia I. Tjandradewi (UCLG ASPAC), and Yoshinobu Fukusawa (UN-Habitat)

MAYOR OF SORSOGON, PHILIPPINES – SALLY ANTE LEE

MAYOR OF SURABAYA, INDONESIA – TRI RISMAHARINI

In my opinion, this PrepCom3

Talking about the PrepCom3 event and Surabaya, I see the impact of PrepCom3 and how it influences the development of the city

Is a learning media for all of us leaders and is one of the reasons I have received achievements in my city. The UN Habitat has introduced this program and it helps achieve where we are now. Previously, our city ranked 124 in livable city level, but now we are in number 20. Hopefully we can achieve the best 10 next year. To have the achievement, we have to be exposed and this learning helps. I really hope that we can implement this.

Talking about the women factor in supporting SDGs in my city We are very much empowered. It is shown when my women partners are trying to implement programs. It is a fact that when we are together, we know that we are mothers. And by becoming mothers, we know what is best. With the description that we are best mothers, we will know what’s best for our children. That way, we are able to deliver the best as well as the benefits for our constituents: not only to have a good life, but also to have a happy and healthy life for them.

My hope in this PrepCom3 event

Mayor of Sorsogon in UCLG ASPAC exhibition booth

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Cecilia Andersson (UN-Habitat), Tri Rismaharini (Mayor of Surabaya), Bernadia I. Tjandradewi (SG UCLG ASPAC), Rina Agustin (Cipta Karya)

I hope this PrepCom3 event will level up. We had Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) before and now the SDGs. I really hope that the SDGs will really make a difference and it is realized by the people that we serve.

These people have rich, different and diverse experiences; so, when they meet, I believe citizens of Surabaya will become more mature.

TRI RISMAHARINI

By hosting the PrepCom3 event, I believe citizens of Surabaya will become more mature. Having this event in our city means that people of Surabaya will meet people, and let me call them as families, from other regions all over the world. These people, I believe, have rich, different and diverse experiences and background; so, when they meet, citizens of Surabaya will become more exposed to differences they used to meet in Surabaya, and thus become more mature.

In relation to public space, I think its role in improving quality of life of community Public space is really needed. Nowadays, people in community tend to live individually. But, with the presence of public space, community will have rooms to think and make decisions together for their own interest. I think that is essential in the development of a region and city.

Talking about women’s roles in Surabaya In Surabaya, women have already done their own roles. I even believe that other regions can learn from Mayor Risma greeted her guests us. For me, I think the challenge that we are now facing is that how to help women from other regions in at the PrepCom3, and enjoyed meeting her community.

Indonesia, and even abroad, to do their roles.

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EAST ASIA

Brighten Up a New Light to a Dark Port

Differentiated image of Gunsan, the ‘City of Time Travel,’ will be represented with a title of ‘Hello Modern’ a newly created brand for Gunsan, and it will be applied to all the parts of the city including direction board and representative tourist attractions.

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EVELOPMENT of culture and tourism for a modern cultural city, another growth axis along with Saemangeum, brighten up a new light to the dark old downtown of the city. The old downtown is crowded with tourists visiting the modern history museum around the inner harbor, the creative art belt with modern industrial heritages, and modern history landscape area.

The area still has the remains of the sad history such as more than 170 modern cultural heritage sites and buildings that show how it used to serve as a foothold of the colonial government as they plundered rice from Korea when it was designated as a foreigners’ residential area after the opening of Gunsan Port. The old downtown once flourished as the center of economy and administration, but it also suffered deindustrialization due to a suburban development of the city, but the city also triggered a series of urban restoration project by utilizing the modern cultural heritages.

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Initial investment of KRW 65.4 billion (about USD 59 million) from 2008 to 2014 on the ‘Modern Cultural City Development Project’ aimed to restore the economy of the old downtown by establishing sites and facilities for education; hands-on and culture/artistic activities such as the modern history museum; art galleries; tourist accommodations, through rebuilding the story of the modern cultural heritages not just demolishing old buildings and constructing new ones.

In the inner harbor area, Gunsan’s Modern Cultural City Project has created facilities and buildings which reflect the modern period of Korea. Modern History Museum, Modern Construction Museum, Modern Art Gallery, Jangmi Performance Venue, Jangmi Gallery, and Miz Cafe were established through the project alongside the Jinpo Marine Theme Park, a war museum, which is also a great example of utilizing a retired warship.

Also the area around Wolmyeong-dong, another

part of the original downtown, became the site for the Time Travel to Modern Gunsan of 1930 project that facilitates modern historic landscape with 6 accommodation buildings, 10 residential buildings, and one educational building as well as a 740m long exploration path with traces of the modern Korea of the early 1900s.

for Saemangeum and Gogunsan Islands. With these priceless efforts, Gunsan will emerge as one of the best modern cultural cities in the world.

Differentiated image of Gunsan, the ‘City of Time Travel,’ will be represented with a title of ‘Hello Modern’ a newly created brand These facilities play their roles as places for for Gunsan, and it will be applied to all the teaching its sad history of colonial occupation parts of the city including direction board and of the modern Korea, while the local representative tourist attractions. A hands-on government aims to rebuild the old downtown program where tourists can try costumes of by restoring the old buildings with heartbroken the 1900s and exploring the area decorated tales of plundered wealth during the era. with things from those days to complete given From 2015, more than KRW 20 billion(about missions and win local special products of USD 18 million) have been invested for the new Gunsan as prizes are efforts to provide more urban planning and district plan for the urban diverse and attractive cultural contents. Regular restoration with the goal of establishing a performances and random buskings at ‘Chowon systematic modern cultural city while the city Photo Studio,‘ which is a popular place among government is working on vitalizing tourism and the citizens and local artists as a film shooting a video industry including tourism development site, are also attractive tourist destinations.

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THE 3 OSONG COSMETICS AND BEAUTY EXPO RD

Bobsleigh World Champion and Skeleton World Cup Winner Text by Jo Eun-no | Photograps by Gangwon Chapter of Korea Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation

OSONG, CHUNGCHEONGBUK-DO, THE CENTER OF THE COSMETICS AND BEAUTY INDUSTRY

Korea and Asia’s first Bobsleigh world champion and Skeleton World Cup winner.

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HUNGCHEONGBUK-do plans to host the 3rd Osong Cosmetics & Beauty Expo for five days from October 4th to 8th at the KTX Osong Station. The expo is centered on promoting deals among businesses to stimulate the cosmetics industry as a future growth engine and strengthen the foundations of the cosmetics and beauty industry.

The province is home to six national agencies in public health including the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety as well as over 250 companies and research institutes specializing in cosmetics, beauty, and bio. It is perfectly equipped with infrastructures that can stimulate the cosmetics and beauty industry from obtaining business permits and approvals to research, manufacturing, and sale. Over 27% of the total production of cosmetics is concentrated in the province, making it an ideal destination for the cosmetics industry.

The 2nd Osong Cosmetics & Beauty Expo held last year invited over 965 buyers (554 overseas and 411 domestic buyers) and 164 participating companies for five days. Through business counseling based on one-on-one matching and a cosmetics conference, the expo resulted in export deals amounting to KRW 108.5 billion.

This year’s expo is a business-to-business

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industrial expo that invites over 150 Korean and international businesses and over 500 overseas buyers, providing companies with substantive business opportunities as well as serving as an arena of information exchanges.

The exhibition hall will consists of a promotional hall for Chungcheongbuk-do, an industrial hall made of cosmetics-related organizations, a company hall for trade counseling, a market hall selling cosmetics and beauty products, and a business hall serving as counseling between companies and buyers as well as information exchanges. In addition, the expo will provide diverse programs including the hosting of an international cosmetics conference and K-Beauty Forum.

Building upon the successful hosting of this year’s expo, Chungcheongbuk-do will establish the Global Cosmeceutical Center for the research, development, and clinical trials of functional cosmetics and the Cosmetics Business Support Center housing cosmetics venture companies conducting coresearch and production of cosmetics. These will help the province, the “Center of K-Beauty,” which is taking a leading role in the cosmetics and beauty industry in Korea. The province will continue to make strong efforts to make Korea a global power in the cosmetics and beauty industry known as K-Beauty.

Miracle of 1:43.41 Korea has been making history in Bobsleigh Championship, winter sport competition with gravity-powered sled. Korean bobsleigh pair, Won Yun-jong (of Gangwon Provincial Office) and Seo Yeong-wu (of Gyeonggi-do Chapter) took the first place on January 23, 2016, in the fifth race at the International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation World Cup 2015/ 2016 held in Whistler, Canada.

Recording 1 minute, 43.41 seconds (the total sum of the first and second runs), both are going to be recorded as Korea’s first athletes who topped the world in bobsleigh world cup. More, in Skeleton World Cup, Yun Seong-bin (Korea National Sport University) is going to be listed as the first Korean and Asian athlete to win the World Cup and recorded as world record holder.

on uneven ice surface, thus dubbed “the deadly race.” This is one of the reasons why the sled disciplines have an exceptionally short history and remain vulnerable to this day in Korea.

Following the winning, greater gratification was delivered with the disclosure of a video that recorded how they built their own bobsleigh or practiced with a sled disposed of by a foreign team, how they ended up on an asphalt pavement, and describing their injury involving their shoulder flesh getting a burn from ice.

In the face of their pain, however, their records piled up: disqualified without an official record due to an overturned sled in its first international competition in November 2010, ranked 19th in Vancouver in 2010, 18th in Sochi in 2014, 5th in 2014 World Championship, 3rd in the fourth run in 2015/2016 World Cup, and finally the gold.

Bobsleigh Dubbed F1 on Ice

The Upcoming 2018 Winter Olympics

Registering its average speed at 130 to 140km/h and its speed around the curve at 150km/h, bobsleigh is the fastest competition of all the Winter Olympic sport disciplines. The sled that rushes on ice at a speed of 130 to 150km/h is quite liable to accidents and injuries, as it easily goes upside down with the athletes losing bodily balance

Located in the district of Pyeongchang, Alpensia Sliding Centre is Korea’s first winter sliding track. It is a venue which will host the upcoming 2018 Winter Olympics.

With its contour taking shape now, it has total length of 2,018m and track length of 1,857m, and can hold up to 7,000 spectators. Alpensia Sliding Centre will be completed in October with advance approval.

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Foreign local government officials are invited to Japan to discuss and exchange information on the current situation and various issues of local administration facing local governments in both Japan and their home countries.

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HE Japan Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR) was created as a joint organization of Japanese local governments to promote and provide support for local internationalization. CLAIR’s headquarters are located in Tokyo with seven representative offices in Singapore, New York, London, Paris, Seoul, Sydney and Beijing. CLAIR Singapore Representative Office was established in 1990, and conducts activities in the 10 ASEAN countries as well as India.

In relation to capacity building, CLAIR has conducted Japanese government officials dispatch, with knowledge or technical skills related to international cooperation as specialists for foreign local governments in response to their requests.

Besides that, CLAIR has also promoted local level exchange between Japan and ASEAN countries as well as India. Foreign local government officials are invited to Japan to discuss and exchange information on the current situation and various issues of local administration facing local governments in both CLAIR Singapore’s main activities are varied. With an Japan and their home countries. In addition, the event aim to enhance cooperation and exchange in the area of encourages regional exchange as participants visit local local administration, CLAIR Singapore actively proposes governments during their stay in Japan, go on site visits organizing seminars and exchange sessions with local and have the opportunity to deepen their understanding government officials and related parties in ASEAN of Japanese culture. countries and India. These initiatives provide a platform for academics and practitioners of local governance CLAIR Singapore looks forward to prospective from both sides to discuss best practices and exchange collaborations with local governments in the ASEAN as new insights on local administration. well as India.

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Promoting Local to the World

PARTNERS IN AN INNOVATIVE AND PROSPEROUS AUSTRALIA

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UR National General Assembly of Local Government this year was another successful event for us. We had more than 700 registrations which was an excellent turnout.

We had a fantastic array of speakers and panellists who contributed greatly to making the Assembly successful, rich in content and thought-provoking for those delegates who head their organisations and are leaders in their communities.

The Assembly’s theme this year was “Partners in an Innovative and Prosperous Australia” which articulated the drive in the Australian local government sector to work in partnership with the Federal Government in creating an innovative and prosperous Australia and our program supported this theme and ambition.

One of the highlights was the panel session focusing on innovation with the Australian Minister for Major Projects and Local Government, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, and Pip Marlow, Managing Director at Microsoft. Both these speakers provided powerful insights into how local government could be empowered as the level of government closest to the community to drive digital transformation at that level.

Delegates at the Assembly had an opportunity to focus on the local government agenda and the policy initiatives and solutions that the sector wants to drive and that this energised the discussions at the event.

Delegates at the Assembly had an opportunity to focus on the local government agenda and the policy initiatives and solutions that the sector wants to drive and that this energised the discussions at the event.

a sector that would improve local services and infrastructure and help deliver Australian Government objectives in every local and regional community across the country.

We were able to talk about not just simply how to respond to Commonwealth policies and programs, but also which policy suggestions and initiatives we could proactively put forward as

The Australian Local Government Association looks forward to addressing and progressing these issues with the Australian Government over the coming months.

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i.e. observation of ‘Spade Day’, farmers’ assembly, agriculture fair etc. During the last couple of harvest seasons farmers of Shahapara experienced attack of several common insects such as leaf folder, whorl maggot, armyworms etc. which caused high damage and up to 30% less production of rice and vegetables.

They also experienced rats cause an average of 5-10% loss in rice yield every season. Rats breed at an alarming rate when food is abundant. One female rat can produce 35 rats in a season. Rat management is critical before the breeding cycle, otherwise, the population can explode and yields will be greatly reduced.

Get More Productive in Pest Controlling

Narrative of the case and lessons learned:

Chairman of Shahapara Union Parishad, Bangladesh is distributing pesticide spray machines among poor farmers Farmer Badsha Mia (61) applies pesticides and vitamins in his pomegranate plants and gets more production

“My fruits and crops are better and healthier after application of the pesticides with the spray machine. Other 10-12 farmers are also using my machine”

Background and problem analysis: Population of Shahapara UP is nearly 30,000 of which majority are involved in agriculture based profession. Hence, the UP prioritizes agricultural growth as a key to Local Economic Development.

During last two decades the UP has taken different initiatives

As a part of LED pilot project Shahapara UP defined a list of LED options and priorities. It also reviewed their LED strategies with key stakeholders of which there were representatives of farmers who raised their experiences and demands for UP assistance in controlling harmful pests and rats. They said that during last two years the farmers had to be looser due to fall of yields. UP along with all the farmers and citizens has taken massive programme which include: organizing regular farmers’ assembly in which UP level Sub-Assistant Agriculture Officer of the government listens to the needs of the farmers and give suggestions, opening a non-stop information centre about harvest time and process, use of fertilizer, pest control techniques, using of pesticides, irrigation etc. as a part of Union Digital Centre (UDC), forming farmer’s group in which more than 3,000 farmers have been enlisted, distributing 500 units of pesticide spray machine among 500 groups (6 farmers per group) and arranging farmers’ orientation about pest control and use of pesticides. Shahapara Union Parishad has undertaken LED initiatives with the support from Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF).

BADSHA MIA (61) - FRUIT PRODUCER

About Shahapara: Shahapara Union Parishad (UP) is in Gaibandha Sadar Upazila Parishad of Rangpur Division in Bangladesh. Although some critics observed that the UPs as it exist today can be labeled poorly managed and lack social and political credibility with limited local participation, but by the leadership of current Chairperson (who is elected for five terms) Shahapara UP has set several example of success among LGs in Bangladesh.

Better production brings smile to the farmers of Shahapara Union Parishad in Bangladesh

Shahapara UP has won people’s confidence by engaging them in identifying and prioritizing local needs, practicing democratic decision making process, transparent financial management, arranging citizen’s feedback and promoting citizen’s Right to Information (RTI).

It has been giving special priority on education, agriculture, sanitation, health, agricultural development, plantation, forestry, family planning, communication, sports, electricity and women development. Shahapara UP has also introduced the provision for subcontracting local CBOs in tax assessment and collection as an alternative option for local revenue generation. It has achieved the national award of best UP on plantation and forestry by the Honorable Prime Minister of Bangladesh. Government of Bangladesh, many international and national organizations and personalities have also praised Shahapara for its innovative and extraordinary activities.

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The Immediate Past President of UCLG ASPAC and President of Local Councils Association of the Punjab (LCAP), Mr. Shah Gillani with the participants.

STRENGTHENING LOCAL GOVERNMENT TOWARD DEMOCRACY

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RTICLE 140-A of the Constitution in Pakistan reads, “Local Government.— Each Province shall, by law, establish a local government system and devolve political, administrative and financial responsibility and authority to the elected representatives of the local governments.”

After years of effort to realize this part of the constitution, local governments and their associations in Pakistan finally celebrated the launch of National Local Governments Association, “Association for Development of Local Governance” (ADLG) on April 30, 2016.

ADLG is established as an alliance of 4 provincial local council associations, namely the Provinces of Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh and Punjab, two of which are

currently members of UCLG ASPAC. Members of the boards of governors of all 4 provincial associations, the past and present elected representatives of local governments, media and civil society representatives attended this ceremony. Speakers in this ceremony put emphasis on the importance of government recognition towards local government institutions as the third tiers of government in order that democratic process could be strengthened on strong footing.

Anwar Hussain, Chief Executive of Local Councils Association of the Punjab-Pakistan, on his mail to Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC, acknowledged this organization role in supporting local government heading to democracy. ADLG is currently seeing to become a member of UCLG ASPAC.

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It becomes pioneer of the new era of creative cultural event, not only in Surakarta city, but also in the some other cities in Indonesia.

Features of Solo Batik Carnival, having multiplier effects in culture, social, tourism and economy sectors.

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HE 1st Solo Batik Festival was conducted in 2007. It was the first creative event to increase the power of batik as the original culture of Surakarta City. At that time, many people just knew batik as the official cloth for the official events. The former Mayor of Surakarta, now the President of Indonesia, Mr. Joko Widodo, saw the great potency of batik and the culture of Surakarta city. Coordinating with some artists and cultural community, he managed a creative event, Solo Batik Carnival, an event having multiflier effect in the culture, tourism, social and economy sectors.

In cultural sector, Solo Batik Carnival (SBC) has enriched the variety of Surakarta’s culture. This city has been blessed by the incredible culture such as traditional music, dance, handicraft, cullinary and etc. The presence of SBC as a creative event combining Surakarta’s culture has changed the mindset of many.

Dance, music, batik and carnival could be packed as interesting entertainment. It becomes pioneer of the new era of creative cultural event, not only in Surakarta city, but also in the some other cities in Indonesia. The concept of SBC has encouraged other cities to generate their creative events.

SBC is created to improve the sense of belonging of Surakartas with their own local genius and social aspects. This event usually begins with a workshop that involves participation of all stakeholders of Surakarta city. The workshop began three months before the carnival.

The government provided venue and budget for the workshop. The travel and hotel entrepreneurs put their best efforts to promote this event to the tourists. And people of Surakarta City become the participants of SBC with their own pleasure.

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SOLO BATIK CARNIVAL 2016 It is not denied that SBC has increased the branding of Surakarta city a city of culture and tourism. This event has attracted many tourists, both domestic and international, to watch the great artwork in the making of batik carnival costume and harmony of dance and music in choreography.

Many of reporters and travel writers come and covered this event. This annual event is always present with a new theme that makes a great curiosity of people and tourists coming to this city.

In 2016, SBC presented uniqueness in its performance.

Raising the theme of “Mustika Jawa Dwipa,” the 9th Solo Batik Carnival 2016 was held by the Surakarta City Government, associated with Solo Batik Carnival Community, on Sunday, July 24, 2016. Started from the

Sriwedari Stadion, 9th Solo Batik Carnival, showed the beauty of carnival costume consisting of 4 groups. They are Gamelan (Javanese musical instrument), Temple, Lamp and Kris (Javanese traditional dagger).

SBC 2016 was opened by the Mayor of Surakarta, FX Hadi Rudyatmo and attended by thousands of spectators. Along the Slamet Riyadi street, many people enjoyed the spectacular artworks of carnival. This carnival involved the participation of Surakarta citizen as the instructor, creative team, and the participants. It inspired the people to preserve the local genius and promote it abroad.

SBC 2016 event was preceeded by workshop of costume making and choreography. The process of workshop provided creative education for participants.

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BEST PRACTICES

Clean and Accessible Water for the Poor DEVELOPMENT OF CLEAN WATER MANAGEMENT IN LENDANG NANGKA

FROM WASTE TO GRACE

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AR on the east part of Indonesia, there lays an area famously known as one of most favorite tourist destinations, Lombok.

Its beaches and sparkling sea water has attracted tourists and sea lovers from all over the world.

Apart from its potency of developing its area, East Lombok area’s citizens were once screaming for clean water. It was not that there is no such source in the area, but the problem faced was an unfriendly track to access the spring that hindered people to gain access to the abundant resource that nature has provided.

Only rich people could gain access to clean water. This fact surely made conflicts arise among locals, especially when people using unclean water were infected by skin diseases.

This situation encouraged local people residing in Lendang Nangka area to gather, discuss, and

brainstorm together to solve the problem. And it is from the discussion, the BUMDes Pengelolaan Air Bersih (village owned enterprise – Clean Water Management) was established.

This institution has implemented several approaches in order that clean water management can run well. Several of which include utilizing the local culture of “musyawarah” (commune and meet) in decision making process, operating water meter for fair distribution, setting the water management system as part of religious activities, providing transparent financial report to earn trust, and supporting the formation of water spring care group “Kelompok Peduli Sumber Mata Air Asih Tigasa (Asih Tigasa Water Spring Care Group)”.

Nowadays, local people not only can gain access to clean water, but they also take good care of the built structure and even plans to explore more access to the spring water.

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OCATED in Malang, East Java, Indonesia, Talangagung is an area with final processing site that has been operated since 1997. In order to respond to challenges due to rising development of Malang regency, Tulungagung final processing was changed into Talangagung final processing educational center. Several factors that motivated this creation include the Law Number 18/2008 regarding waste management that remaining waste returned to environment shall not arise pollution, and the open dumping method is prohibited and should be replaced by controlled landfill method.

There was also urgent need to move final processing as it located in the middle of Malang regency besides local people’s bad habits toward waste management.

Considering the problems, Malang Regency initiated the development of different concept of final processing, turning it into an educational center, as the goal is not only to fulfill the law requirement but also to give benefits to local people.

In developing the new concept, Malang Regency intensively involved local people and academicians to make the final processing as the center of education or laboratory to develop and implement waste related technology and utilization of renewable energy from methane. The final processing spot has also been

a learning center for students in high schools and colleges as well as various other stakeholders to develop positive behavior towards environment.

To realize the new concept, strategies implemented include final processing operation changing, from open dumping to controlled landfill, waste reduce by implementing 3R (reduce, reuse, recycle), develop local economy from renewable energy source (methane), and make final processing area into green and beautiful area complete with facilities for local people to gather or just relax.

These identified smart practices are now in the process of being replicated to other eastern parts of Indonesia, top priority territories for development by the current government of Indonesia. UCLG ASPAC in cooperation with the National Planning Agency of Indonesia (Bappenas) and other partners has recently completed a project on the development of methodology for the Identification of Smart Practices as well as for their Replications.

Those practices are identified as smart practices because they meet the following criterias: • Significantly impactful • Easy to replicate • Feasible in terms its technicality, institutionalisation and funding • Innovative • Sustainable • Participative • Accountable • Pro-marginalised group • Pro-gender equality LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Newsletter | Volume 25 | May - October 2016

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CAPACITY BUILDING

Capacity Building in Cultural Tourism Development T

HE Art Space SangNEhang, was the venue for the first in the island that showcase its tangible and intangible cultural Capacity Building on Cultural Tourism Development. assets and the efforts of the provincial government and its Held in June 28 – July1, 2016, the training event was citizens to preserve their heritage. co-organized by UNITAR CIFAL Jeju, Jeju Special SelfCULTURAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT, Governing Province, and UCLG ASPAC. UCLG ASPAC President Won Hee-ryong opened the event and welcomed the participants, stating that the workshop “provides opportunities to learn how culture can enrich our lives, and contribute to the environment, tourism, heritage, peace, and education.”

Ambassador Hyun-suk Shin, Director of CIFAL Jeju warmly welcomed the participants and expressed his gladness for the first training on cultural tourism. UCLG ASPAC Secretary General Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi shared more about the training venue, specifically how it serves a purpose that is able to capture and build on the soul of the local community.

The 4-day training was packed with lectures, hands-on and interactive activities facilitated by local artists, and site visits

President and Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC were present at the opening session.

MEASURING ITS OUTCOMES

The training was a good foundation for identifying cultural resources and idea that direction/development of cultural tourism should be community-based, culturedriven, and tourism-led. Mr. John Smithies, Director of the Cultural Development Network, shed light on how cultural tourism can possibly be measured: looking into impacts on the economic domain, such as benefits to employment; and the cultural domain, such as when a sense of connection to heritage is enabled or enhanced.

The training is far being enjoyed by the participants. Mr. Dwayne Samarista, from Makati City, expressed that he is getting many ideas that he could apply in their city’s cultural projects.

Mr. John Smithies, Director of the Cultural Development Network from Australia, one of the outstanding resource persons.

CASE STUDY: MAKATI CITY POBLACION HERITAGE CONSERVATION PROJECT

(Description taken from “UCLG International Award – Mexico City – Culture 21”)

Makati City, regarded as the premier financial capital of the Philippines, aims to raise awareness and appreciation for its littleknown history and culture by redeveloping a 6.7 hectare area within Barangay Poblacion as the city’s heritage district. The project aims to bring urban renewal in the city’s oldest district by preserving a vibrant community-based culture and its old-world setting that are both threatened by rapid modernization. Most notable are the Lenten practices and other religious traditions (parochial fiestas with their associated rituals, songs, and dances) which continue to have strong community participation, amidst the cosmopolitan and highly modernized image of the central business district. These cultural phenomena, as well as the built heritage (centuries-old churches and houses) in the barangay are the foundation of the city’s redevelopment efforts.

It is a multi-faceted project encompassing urban development, transportation management, financial, institutional and legal frameworks (there are both national laws [Tourism Act of 2009; National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009] and local ordinances and policies [Comprehensive Land Use Plan; Comprehensive Development Plan; Makati Poblacion Heritage Conservation Plan to serve as backbones of the project), community participation and socio-cultural and economic development.

Workshop session in cultural training forum

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Mayor Surya from Prik Municipality, Thailand, shared his views.

In planning and implementing Makati Poblacion Heritage Conservation Plan, the opportunities it aims to take advantage of include the growing interest by the public in heritage conservation, culture and tourism, as well as the general support from stakeholders calling for a conservation program, and strong partnerships with the private sector, local and international organizations. The project desires to showcase a different side of the country’s financial center and make it the soul of Makati.

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CHANGSHA Changsha, also known as the Star City, is the political, economic and cultural center of Hunan province.

Changsha now governs six districts of Furong, Tianxin, Yuelu, Kaifu, Yuhua and Wangcheng, two counties of Changsha and Ningxiang, and the city of Liuyang.

In 2015, Changsha’s GDP reached 851 billion yuan, ranking 6th among all provincial capital cities in China, and many industries like construction machinery, automobile and parts, new material, biological medicine, cultural and creative industries, modern logistics are booming.

Changsha is a national comprehensive reform pilot area of Resource-saving & Environmental-friendly Society and a national innovation demonstration zone.

The State-level Xiangjiang New Area, established in Changsha in April 2015, is expected to become a core “the Belt and Road” growth point.

Changsha is a famous historic and cultural city. The name of “Changsha” was first seen in the West Zhou Dynasty, and remains unchanged for 3000 years. In later dynasties, Changsha was always an important city of Hunan and a key town in Southern China, producing many outstanding people and brilliant minds.

SINGKAWANG Singkawang City is located in the province of West Kalimantan. The name of the city comes from Hakka dialect, which literally means “Mountain Mouth Seas”, that refers to a place between the mountain and the sea. It is because Singkawang geographically borders the Natuna Sea to the west and mountains such as Raya, Pasi, Poteng and Roban to the east and south, while the river flows through the city into the Natuna Sea. Mayor: H. Awang Ishak Population: 192,844 (approximately) Land area: 504.0 km2

SOUTH TANGERANG South Tangerang is a part of Jakarta Metropolitan Area and has easy access with good infrastructure to the capital city. Originally a residential area as the capital buffer zone, the city has been thriving to be a business activity center with services as the main activity. Various choices of culinary experience and lively youth community hustle are some of the things visitors should encounter in the city.

Mayor: Airin Rachmi Diany

Mayor: Hu Henghua Population: 7.43 million (approximately) Land area: 11,819 km2

Population: 1,543,200 (approximately) Land area: 147.19 km2

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY – MALDIVES

The Galle Municipal Council is the local council for Galle, the capital city of Southern Province of Sri Lanka, the third level administrative division of the country. The council was established under the Municipalities Ordinance of 1865 as the third municipal council of Sri Lanka.

I visited Indonesia several times before. I went to Bali, Lombok, and three Gili islands. They are all beautiful islands in Indonesia and I like them. Becoming Guangzhou secondee, I would like to bridge the connection between Guangzhou and UCLG ASPAC and its members, as well as relationship between Guangzhou and Indonesia. I also want to get better understanding of this organization and explore ways to enhance exchange and cooperation between Guangzhou and other member cities of UCLG ASPAC. I surely want to promote Guangzhou in every aspect and hope that I can get an in-depth understanding of the culture of Indonesia and promote to Guangzhou people as well.

I am grateful that through my secondment period, I could gain knowledge about an international organization (UCLG ASPAC) as well as Indonesian government departments and how they function, and I got an in-depth understanding of the culture and society of Indonesia and its people, which I will share with friends back in China.”

Website: www.tangerangselatankota.go.id

Website: en.changsha.gov.cn

GALLE

“Hello, my name is Anne Pan Yun. I am the new secondee from Guangzhou Municipal Government. My secondment in UCLG ASPAC started from July 23 and will finish on October 19, 2016.

Name of the National Association: Local Government Authority Country: Maldives President: Mr. Umar Naseer Number of people represented by National Association: 402,071 people/188 island councils Website: lga.gov.mv

I chose UCLG ASPAC because this organization’s main focus is closely related with local authority cooperation, the one that I am concerned about.

DARIS RAFI FAUZAN

NEW MEMBERS

TESTIMONIAL

OUR NEW MEMBERS

TESTIMONIAL FROM SECONDEE Anne Pan Yun at an international gathering.

TESTIMONIAL FROM INTERN “Hi, my name is Daris Rafi Fauzan. I am a 6th semester student at Universitas Brawijaya, majoring in International Relations. I started my internship on July 11, 2016 until September 2016. I have no internship experience before and UCLG ASPAC is my first organization.

I chose UCLG ASPAC because this organization’s main focus is closely related with local authority cooperation, the one that I am concerned about.

During my first internship here, I feel warm atmosphere with the staff. It means a lot for me as a student. I was also entrusted to help UCLG ASPAC team in the PrepCom3 event.

I was involved in several events that UCLG ASPAC and partners held. The most exciting part was Women Mayors Forum. This event was collaboration between UCLG ASPAC, UNHabitat, and Surabaya City Government, where I met humble lady mayors. They were amazing and I adore their leadership to run each city.

I also got involved in public space launch. It was a pleasure to serve local community in collaboration with international experts.

The most developed skill from this internship is having professional working life. This is something that I never had before in University life. “

Mayor: W. Kalum Senevirathna Population: 97,000 Daris with Mayor Risma of Surabaya and Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC.

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Habitat III United Nations Conference, Quito, Ecuador

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UN Climate Change Conference (COP-22), Marrakech, Morocco

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Guangzhou International Urban Innovation Conference 2016, Guangzhou, China

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