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Date: 16 June 2011
Media Advisory No: N/11/2011
The Fifth Asia-Pacific Urban Forum to be Convened in Bangkok
Cities of Opportunity
Bangkok (UN ESCAP Strategic Communications and Advocacy Section) -- The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and its partners are convening the Fifth Asia-Pacific Urban Forum(APUF-5) from 22 to 24 June at the UN Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. This year’s theme of the APUF-5 is ‘Cities of Opportunity: partnerships for an inclusive and sustainable future.’ The Forum will bring together all stakeholders to share experiences on good and innovative practices, and approaches to inclusive and sustainable urban development.
What: The Fifth Asia-Pacific Urban Forum (APUF-5)
When: 22 to 24 June 2011
Where: UN Conference Centre, Rajadamnern Nok Avenue, Bangkok
Media Highlights
Wednesday, 22 June 2011
09:00-10:00 hours - Inaugural statements by Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, H.E. Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva, Prime Minister of Thailand, and Dr. Noeleen Heyzer, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of ESCAP
10:30-12:50 hours - High Level Panel Discussion on Overcoming Barriers: Towards an Inclusive and Sustainable Urban Future
Thursday, 23 June 2011
09:00-10:50 hours - Panel Discussion on Financing and Governance Approaches as Key Drivers for Change
11:20-12:50 hours - Panel Discussion on Catalyzing Movements for Change: Civic Engagement and Action in the Twenty-first Century
14:00-14:30 hours - Asia-Pacific Launch of The State of Asian Cities 2010/11 Report
19:00-21:00 hours - Urban Documentary and Buffet at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand
Saturday, 25 June 2011
09:00-13:00 hours - I. Field visit to Baan Mankong upgraded communities in Bangkok, organized jointly by CODI & ACHR
07:00-14:00 hours - II. Field visit to Centre of Excellence in Water Management in Lopburi, organized jointly by Society for Preservation of Water and UN-HABITAT
For further information please visit <http://www.unescap.org/esd/apuf-5/home.htm> or contact:
Ms. Thawadi Pachariyangkun
Public Information Officer, ESCAP
T: (66) 2 288 1861
M: (66) 81 634 38 76
E: pachariyangkun.unescap@un.org and unisbkk.unescap@un.org
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Headquartered in Bangkok, United Nations ESCAP is the largest of the UN's five Regional Commissions in terms of its membership, population served and area covered. The only inter-governmental forum covering the entire Asia-Pacific region, ESCAP works to promote sustainable and inclusive economic and social progress. More information on ESCAP is available at www.unescap.org
