Meeting the urbanization challenge
URBANIZATION has been a significant phenomenon globally and has been a key factor to development. As an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) discussion theme, it was formally recognized in the Bali Declaration two years ago. Last year the Apec Joint Cooperation Initiative for Establishing an Asia-Pacific Urbanization was endorsed to set up a Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) “Friends of the Chair on Urbanization.” This group guides and promotes collective efforts toward robust, inclusive and sustainable growth in cities.
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