Investing in Asia's Urban Future
Hosted by Asian Development Bank and German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
Manila, Philippines: 5-6 February 2007
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The conference will discuss and recommend approaches to support sustainable urban development and continue addressing poverty in many Asian cities.
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Specifically, the conference aims to:
- provide a platform for exchange among national and local governments, the private sector and civil society from urban areas in Asia, the ADB and the institutions of German and international cooperation,
- formulate strategic priorities and goals for development financing in the area of urban development in Asia
- agree on the establishment of an Asian Cities Development Initiative (ACDI) between cities, governments and donors.
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At the conclusion of the conference, representatives of the German Government and ADB, together with other interested parties, will discuss and sign a Memorandum of Understanding setting out their intent to collaborate in this field and the form that this collaboration will take. This could include a joint project to contribute towards improving the living conditions of people in larger cities and urban areas by means of sustainable urban development. To that end, ADB and the BMZ support the establishment of an ACDI, , which will facilitate international dialogue, training and advice in order to build the problem-solving capacity of decision-makers from Asian cities and urban areas, to support them in preparing municipal infrastructure investment, and to assist in finding financiers.
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Conference participants will include high level officials from national and local governments, civil society, private sector, academia, international organizations, and established networks.
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- Various experts on urban development
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