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Sumedi Andono Mulyo

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Urban Development

Sumedi Andono Mulyo is the Director for Regional and Strategic Area Development of Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas), Republic of Indonesia since 2008.

Source: https://www.gsid.nagoya-u.ac.jp/sotsubo/CV_SumediAndonoMulyo.pdf

Panel Presentation 3: The Nature of Urbanization: Implications of Urbanization Patterns and Policy Options & Reforms for Fostering Growth and Inclusion

This presentation discussed the nature of urbanization in Asia and the implications of urbanization patterns for cities role as engines of growth & job creation. It also outlined a number of policy options and reforms needed to foster inclusive growth.

Panel Presentation 4: Perspective of Indonesian City Mayors' Association

This presentation discussed the Asosiasi Pemerintah Kota Seluruh Indonesia (APEKSI) and their strategy of creating creative and smart cities to promote inclusive urban development. It also outlined APEKSI's various programs that support this strategy.

Asri Indiyani

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As the Sub-coordinator for Domestic Wastewater and Drainage Planning, Asri Indiyani’s responsibilities include the formulation of strategies and policies on wastewater; data processing, and management of wastewater infrastructure; evaluation of planning documents before implementation in 34 provinces; and close coordination with development partners

Ann Thomas

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Ann Thomas is a senior WASH expert and has worked within the UN, research agencies, nongovernment organizations, and humanitarian assistance. She obtained her Master of Science in Environmental Engineering degree from The Johns Hopkins University.

Urban Transport Forum for Livable Cities 2019

In developing countries of Asia and the Pacific, cities have very different levels of development and often lack core infrastructure and systems for efficient mobility or lack access, connectivity and inclusivity. The perspectives of right solutions vary between countries, but there still is a heavy bias towards simpler “engineered” solutions being developed.

Neil Lazarow

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Neil Lazarow is a coastal sector specialist and his work in this domain has focused primarily on policy and institutional dimensions, climate adaptation, urban development, tourism, social research and economics for decision-making. He is a global pioneer in the field of surfonomics, surfbreak protection and management strategies. He has actively researched and published in this field for over a decade.