2nd United Cities and Local Governments – Asia Pacific Regional Section (UCLG – ASPAC) Congress 2008 at PEACH

As many as 500 civic authorities from across the Asia Pacific region assembled at the Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall (PEACH), a world-class meetings facility of the multi award-winning Royal Cliff Beach Resort, to participate in the 2^nd United Cities and Local Governments – Asia Pacific Regional Section (UCLG – ASPAC) Congress 2008 held from 15 to 18 July.

Themed “Sustainable Cities and Local Governments for a Sustainable World”, the four-day event was organised by the National Municipal League of Thailand (NMT) in association with United Cities and Local Governments (ULCG) Asia Pacific Regional Section, UNESCO, UNDP and UN Habitat.

The ULCG is the largest local government organization dedicated to promoting the values, objectives and interests of cities and local governments across the globe. It is the largest local government organisation in the world with a diverse membership that includes both individual cities and national associations of local governments. It promotes the policies and experiences of local governments in key areas such as poverty, sustainable development and social inclusion. The United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific Regional Section (UCLG ASPAC) is one of its seven regional arms.

The ULCG ASPAC Congress 2008 was inaugurated by Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Sahas Bunditkul. NMT President Mr. Prapat Poocharoen, the league’s Executive Committee Members Mr. Chatkul Chuenswankul and Mr. Samun Rukborisutsri were among those who participated in the opening ceremony.

The congress offered a common platform for the experts and practitioners in decentralisation, local governance and sustainable development to learn about new challenges and exchange their views and experiences. The event that included several plenary/breakout sessions and general assembly, culminated in a colourful Award Presentation and Gala Dinner held in Hall ‘A’ of PEACH.

Caption: Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Sahas Bunditkul (4^th left) poses for a photograph with the National Municipal League of Thailand President Mr. Prapat Poocharoen (2^nd left), NMT Executive Committee Members Mr. Chatkul Chuensuwankul (3^rd right) and Mr. Samun Rukborisutsri (1^st left), the league’s Foreign Affairs Sub-Committee Chairman Dr. Nimit Jiwasantikarn (3^rd left) and the Royal Cliff Beach Resort and PEACH Managing Director Mrs. Panga Vathanakul (4^th right), the Resort’s General Manager Mr. Alexander Haeusler (2^nd right) and the Resident Manager – PEACH Mr. Michael Goh (1^st right).

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