Higashimatsushima Organization for Progress and Economy, Education, Energy (HOPE) Read more about Higashimatsushima Organization for Progress and Economy, Education, Energy (HOPE) Presentation of Michiaki Omura on the Higashimatsushima experience
Community Development for Reconstruction in Higashimatsushima City Read more about Community Development for Reconstruction in Higashimatsushima City Presentation of Morio Furuyama on the Higashimatsushima experience
Building Smarter Cities Read more about Building Smarter Cities Presentation of Paul Kent on developing and implementing a long-term plan for a city
Urban System Studies: Green Cities and Sustainability Read more about Urban System Studies: Green Cities and Sustainability Presentation of Michael Koh on developing and implementing a long-term plan for a city
Alexandra Linden Keywords GIZ urban planning Urban Development infrastructure resource management Read more about Alexandra Linden Alexandra Linden has been working as an Urban / Regional Planner, Project Leader, and Consultant for the private and public sector, NGOs, research institutions, and international organizations in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Her assignments dealt with urban development, infrastructure and resource management, urban upgrading, institutional capacity development, civil participation, professional networks, decentralization, and multi-level policy advice.
John Bachmann Keywords AECOM urban planning Read more about John Bachmann Urban policy and planning specialist exploring innovative ways to integrate spatial planning and infrastructure to make vibrant, low-carbon cities for people.
Urban Challenge and City Development of Yokohama Read more about Urban Challenge and City Development of Yokohama Japan's Yokohama City has a grand masterplan that would address challenges related to rapid growth and urbanization. This presentation covers Yokohama's urban development framework and highlights the city's six pillar projects. It also examines the transformation of the city’s urban space in the last two decades. The city’s future challenges and how it shares its best practices are discussed.
Green Cities Initiative Read more about Green Cities Initiative Explore how green cities bridge urban planning and environmental management. Read about the Green Cities Initiative of ADB’s Southeast Asia Urban Development and Water Division, and how it builds infrastructure and community resilience. Understand the project’s implementation challenges and way forward.
2013 World Development Report on Jobs Read more about 2013 World Development Report on Jobs This presentation shows how jobs drive development and why certain jobs do more for development. The three distinct layers of policy that are needed to create good jobs for development are explained. It also shares a typology of countries based on job challenges.
Quamrul Alam Chowdhury Keywords water urban planning water management Read more about Quamrul Alam Chowdhury Alam is the GIS Expert at DMC, Dhaka Water Supply Sector Development Project (DWSSDP),Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority. Alam served in CDA as a GIS Specialist in Preparation of Detailed Area Plan (DAP) for the Implementation of Chittagong Metropolitan Master Plan (CMMP) which was Prepared in 1995 with the Financial and Technical Assistance of UNDP and UNCHS.