Asia Leadership Program 2017
27 June 2017 to 30 June 2017
Tokyo
Asia's leaders talked about climate resilient, sustainable, and inclusive urban development at the 2017 Asia Leadership Program.
With the theme "Climate Resilient, Sustainable, and Inclusive Urban Development," this year's annual Asia Leadership Program enabled participants to incorporate insights and learnings to help lead in policy dialogues and development, maximize financing mechanisms, and apply relevant technologies and innovations in their respective cities.
Participants, which included directors, municipal urban development specialists in ADB's client countries, and those involved in the planning and development of urban projects, were expected to:
- describe key policy challenges in achieving climate resilient, sustainable, and inclusive urban development;
- discuss the concept of ‘livable cities, green cities, smart cities, etc.’ through a set of indexes that are based on multi-sector/thematic measures;
- identify tools useful in achieving leadership competencies (strategic leadership, collaborative problem solving, collaborative implementation for resource sharing, conflict resolution and negotiation, and public relations and communications) needed for reforms;
- find out the latest technologies and innovations that contribute to energy efficiency, water resources management, efficient public transportation, urban housing, etc.;
- identify appropriate financing mechanisms and opportunities for networking; and
- list action items to capture what has been learned and how these can help introduce changes to their projects.
Program and Learning Materials:
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
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| 26 Jun 2017 | Webinars | Strategic Leadership in Public Organizations - Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series [Multimedia] [Slides] ADB's Young Uck Kang shares that strategic leadership in a public organization requires a realistic and in-depth understanding of the context they operate... | Young Uck Kang |
| 26 Jun 2017 | Webinars | Mutual Gains in Stakeholder Negotiation and Consensus Building - Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series [Multimedia] [Slides] David FairmanandDong-Young Kim introduce the mutual gains approach in stakeholder collaboration towards achieving the SDGs. | David Fairman, Dong-Young Kim |
| 26 Jun 2017 | Webinars | Crafting Compelling Messages - Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series [Multimedia] [Slides] Tim Ward and Teresa Erickson discuss strategies for framing ideas into compelling messages to get stakeholders' attention. | Tim Ward, Teresa Erickson |
| 26 Jun 2017 | Webinars | Networking Practices of Sustainable Cities in Asia Pacific - Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series [Multimedia] [Slides] Junichi Fujino shares initiatives on sustainable cities and city-to-city networkingfrom the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES). | Junichi Fujino |
| 26 Jun 2017 | Required e-Course |
Becoming Change Agents Explore the notions of leadership and learn leadership tools and techniques and how to communicate with stakeholders, find resources, and embed reforms... |
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| 26 Jun 2017 | Optional e-Course (participants to choose one) |
Introduction to Sustainable Infrastructure Find out the essentials of sustainable infrastructure and the key approaches to energy, transport, water supply, smart cities, and rural infrastructure... |
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| 26 Jun 2017 | Optional e-Course (participants to choose one) |
Investing in Clean Energy Study the different ways to invest in energy efficiency, promote renewable energy, and improve energy access; and learn about reforms and regional cooperation... |
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| 26 Jun 2017 | Optional e-Course (participants to choose one) |
Management of Forests and Land Use Review different approaches to forest management, including integrated landscape- and community-based approaches, and learn how forests store carbon and... |
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| 26 Jun 2017 | Optional e-Course (participants to choose one) |
Sustainable and Resilient Cities Find out how to make cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. |
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| 26 Jun 2017 | Optional e-Course (participants to choose one) |
Understanding Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management Learn the basics of climate change, the different mitigation and adaptation responses, and how associated risks are assessed and managed. |
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
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| 27 Jun 2017 | Session 1: Welcome and Introduction to the Program | Welcome Remarks | Hironori Hamanaka |
| 27 Jun 2017 | Session 1: Welcome and Introduction to the Program |
Keynote Address: Development of Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Urban Cities Keynote presentation of Shigemoto Kajihara during the opening of Asia Leadership Program 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. |
Shigemoto Kajihara |
| 27 Jun 2017 | Session 1: Welcome and Introduction to the Program |
Program Overview Program overview andintroduction of participants |
Young Uck Kang, Leah Arboleda |
| 27 Jun 2017 | Session 1: Welcome and Introduction to the Program |
Asian Development Bank Institute: A Quick Profile Overview by David Dole of the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) |
David Dole |
| 27 Jun 2017 | Session 2: Key Policy Challenges in Climate-Resilient, Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Development |
Urban Development of “FutureCity” Yokohama Presentation ofYasuharu Shimoda onkey policy challenges in climate-resilient, sustainable and inclusive urban development |
Yasuharu Shimoda |
| 27 Jun 2017 | Session 2: Key Policy Challenges in Climate-Resilient, Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Development |
Experience of Seoul in its Continuous Efforts towards Sustainable Development Presentation of Jaemin Song onkey policy challenges in climate-resilient, sustainable and inclusive urban development |
Jaemin Song |
| 27 Jun 2017 | Session 2: Key Policy Challenges in Climate-Resilient, Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Development |
Forested “FutureCity” Shimokawa – Good Cycle of Economy, Environment and Society for Sustainable Community Presentation of Takeshi Minoshimaonkey policy challenges in climate-resilient, sustainable and inclusive urban development |
Takeshi Minoshima |
| 27 Jun 2017 | Session 3: Developing and Implementing a Long-term Plan for a City |
Urban System Studies: Green Cities and Sustainability Presentation of Michael Koh ondeveloping and implementing a long-term plan for a city |
Michael Koh |
| 27 Jun 2017 | Session 3: Developing and Implementing a Long-term Plan for a City |
Building Smarter Cities Presentation of Paul Kent ondeveloping and implementing a long-term plan for a city |
Paul Kent |
| 27 Jun 2017 | Session 4: Case Discussion – Higashi Matsushima Experience |
Community Development for Reconstruction in Higashimatsushima City Presentation of Morio Furuyama on theHigashimatsushima experience |
Morio Furuyama |
| 27 Jun 2017 | Session 4: Case Discussion – Higashi Matsushima Experience |
Higashimatsushima Organization for Progress and Economy, Education, Energy (HOPE) Presentation of Michiaki Omura on theHigashimatsushima experience |
Michiaki Omura |
| 27 Jun 2017 | Session 4: Case Discussion – Higashi Matsushima Experience |
Briefing on Field Visit and Capture of Knowledge and Insights Briefing on Field Visit and Capture of Knowledge and Insights |
Young Uck Kang, Leah Arboleda |
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
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| 28 Jun 2017 | Session 5: Field Visit – Latest Technologies and Innovations | Site 1: Urban Development around Tama-Plaza Station | |
| 28 Jun 2017 | Session 5: Field Visit – Latest Technologies and Innovations | Site 2: Waste-to-Energy and Solid Waste Incinerator, Asahi Ward, Yokohama Incinerator Plant | |
| 28 Jun 2017 | Session 5: Field Visit – Latest Technologies and Innovations |
Smart City Management and City to City Collaboration Presentation of Toru Hashimoto onsmart city management of Yokohama and City-to-city collaboration |
Toru Hashimoto |
| 28 Jun 2017 | Session 5: Field Visit – Latest Technologies and Innovations |
Transit-Oriented Development Presentation by TOKYU Corporation onTransit Oriented Development |
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| 28 Jun 2017 | Session 5: Field Visit – Latest Technologies and Innovations |
Model Project in Sustainable Housing Presentation of Kazuhiro Kobayashi on Yokohama's sustainable housing model |
Kazuhiro Kobayashi |
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
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| 29 Jun 2017 | Session 6: Climate and Innovative Financing Options |
PPP Mechanisms for Sustainable Cities Presentation of Hubert Jenny onclimate and innovative financing options |
Hubert Jenny |
| 29 Jun 2017 | Session 6: Climate and Innovative Financing Options |
Maximizing the Input from the Private Sector Presentation of Ute Zimmermann onclimate and innovative financing options |
Ute Zimmermann |
| 29 Jun 2017 | Session 6: Climate and Innovative Financing Options |
External Sources of Financing for Sustainable Cities Presentation of Frederic Asseline onclimate and innovative financing options. |
Frédéric Asseline |
| 29 Jun 2017 | Session 6: Climate and Innovative Financing Options |
Funding Investments in Sustainable Cities Presentation of Michael Lindfield onclimate and innovative financing options. |
Michael Lindfield |
| 29 Jun 2017 | Session 7: Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals | Implementing the SDGs in Japan: State of the Art and Expectations | Norichika Kanie |
| 29 Jun 2017 | Session 7: Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals |
Building an SDG Data Dashboard for the California Bay Area Presentation of Derek Ouyang on localizing the SDGs |
Derek Ouyang |
| 29 Jun 2017 | Session 7: Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals |
Utilizing Big Data to Solve Urban Issues: The Case of Seoul Presentation of Sunghoon Kris Moon on localizing the SDGs |
Sunghoon Kris Moon |
| 29 Jun 2017 | Session 7: Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals | Panel Discussion | Michael Koh and Paul Kent |
| 29 Jun 2017 | Session 8: Workshop - Work Plan Development |
Integrated Master Planning and Development Workshop briefing of Michael Koh on work plan development |
Michael Koh |
| 29 Jun 2017 | Session 8: Workshop - Work Plan Development | Team Exercise on Work Plan Development: PRC | Xuedu Lu |
| 29 Jun 2017 | Session 8: Workshop - Work Plan Development | Team Exercise on Work Plan Development: Mongolia | Nawon Kim |
| 29 Jun 2017 | Session 8: Workshop - Work Plan Development | Team Exercise on Work Plan Development Georgia | Tamar Tsiklauri |
| 29 Jun 2017 | Session 8: Workshop - Work Plan Development | Team Exercise on Work Plan Development: Pakistan | Donneth A. Walton and Hiroaki Teshima |
| 29 Jun 2017 | Session 8: Workshop - Work Plan Development | Team Exercise on Work Plan Development: Fiji and Timor Leste | Mere Naulumatua and Jose Perriera |
| 29 Jun 2017 | Session 8: Workshop - Work Plan Development | Team Exercise on Work Plan Development: Sri Lanka | Kamal P.S. Dahanayake |
| 29 Jun 2017 | Session 8: Workshop - Work Plan Development | Team Exercise on Work Plan Development: Myanmar | Kyaw Thu |
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
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| 30 Jun 2017 | Session 8: Workshop - Work Plan Development | Team Presentations and Open Discussion | Michael Koh, Bart Edes and Andrew McIntyre |
| 30 Jun 2017 | Session 9: Sharing of Insights | Reflections from the Participants | |
| 30 Jun 2017 | Session 10: Closing | Closing Remarks | Chul Ju Kim |
| 30 Jun 2017 | Session 10: Closing | Closing Remarks | Bart Edes |
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
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| 01 Jul 2017 | Webinars | (TBC) Building Resilience and Adaptive Capacity through Social Collaboration and Community Disaster Risk Reduction Programs | Paul Ofei-Manu |
| 01 Jul 2017 | Webinars | (TBC) Utilizing Economic and Environmental Impact Assessment in Urban Projects | Asian Development Bank |
| 01 Jul 2017 | e-Courses |
Achieving Sustainable and Development Goals Discuss the incentives, rules, and regulations in finding solutions, knowing the organization's authority, prioritizing action plans, fostering the next... |
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| 01 Jul 2017 | e-Courses |
An Introduction to ADB’s Strategy and Guidelines for Gender Mainstreaming This online course is available to everyone interested in gender and development. The course also provides just-in-time learning for development professionals... |
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| 01 Jul 2017 | e-Courses |
Environmental Sustainability Examine the influence of environmental sustainability on public debate and development policy. |
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| 01 Jul 2017 | e-Courses |
Introduction to Natural Resources Management Study the issues of scarcity, depletion and degradation, conservation, and incentives to manage renewable resources sustainably. |
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| 01 Jul 2017 | e-Courses |
Management of Coastal and Marine Resources Find out what are the challenges to sustainably managing marine and coastal resources, discuss community-based management and building resilience to climate... |
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| 01 Jul 2017 | e-Courses |
Management of Water Resources Discuss the sustainability of water resources, and the fundamentals of water supply and sanitation, water governance, and climate proofing. |
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| 01 Jul 2017 | e-Courses |
Principles of Inclusive Green Growth Discuss green growth and its social aspects, and learn the lessons and best practices from Asia and the Pacific. |
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| 01 Jul 2017 | e-Courses |
Towards Sustainable Development Learn about the different visions of development, how each is defined, their goals, and how progress is measured. |
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| 01 Jul 2017 | e-Courses |
Sustainable Urban Transport Learn the concept of sustainable urban transport and find out what are the best approaches to improving urban mobility through active transport infrastructure... |
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