MMDA Chairman Tolentino, 11 Asian leaders sign Tokyo Declaration
Posted by unang apluma on Monday, November 22, 2010
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METROPOLITAN Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Francis Tolentino and other Asian governors and mayors have agreed to further strengthen cross-border collaboration to ensure the continuous growth of the Asian region.
During the 9th plenary meeting of the Asian Network of Major Cities 21 (ANMC21) in Tokyo, Japan last week, Tolentino and leaders of the 11-member cities signed the Tokyo Declaration, signifying their commitment to closely work together towards the common goal of sustained prosperity in Asia.
"This is very fruitful and successful meeting. We are proud that the MMDA and the Metropolitan Manila will play a major role in the concerted effort to promote the economic growth of our region," Tolentino said after returning from a two-day international conference in Japan, which was held from November 8-9.
Tolentino said the MMDA will have much to learn from its Asian neighbors in wide range of programs, such as the sharing of expertise in technology, crisis management and measures against infectious diseases, and in sports, culture and the performing arts.
Tolentino was invited to the meeting by no less than Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara, one of the founding leaders of ANMC21, an international network of Asian capital and major cities which undertake joint projects regarding crisis management, environmental countermeasures and industrial development.
The organization currently has 11 member-cities: Bangkok, Delhi, Hanoi, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Singapore, Taipei, Tokyo, Yangon, and Metro Manila.
Under the Tokyo Declaration, the Asian leaders agreed that it is essential to promote the development of new technologies and bolster cross-border collaboration not only with the member-cities but most importantly with the private sector.
To turn this into reality, the leaders pledged to deepen economic exchanges through the ANMC21, which will include the provision of opportunities for cities to introduce to each other their industries and technologies.
"The rich potentials of Asia are now flowering and our region has taken on a significant role in the world economy," the declaration stated.
Tolentino said he and other Asian leaders recognize that with economic growth and urbanization in Asia comes increasingly serious concerns about water quality, air pollution, waste disposal, and other issues related to urban environment.
There are also demands for implementation of environmental measures on a global scale, such as realizing a low-carbon society, the Asian leaders said.
In order to resolve these challenges, the Asian leaders said cross-border exchanges should not be limited to only conventional government-to-government programs. Rather it should also embrace active involvement of a wide range of entities such as private enterprise and the citizenry.
Tolentino said he was able to share with other Asian leaders the various public-partner partnership programs the MMDA has been implementing in Metro Manila.
"We, the member-cities of the ANMC21, will study concrete measures at working-level meetings, promote public-private cooperation, share best practices, and establish multifaceted, cooperative relations in a variety of areas including economy, culture, and development of human resources," the Tokyo Declaration concluded.
During the 9th plenary meeting of the Asian Network of Major Cities 21 (ANMC21) in Tokyo, Japan last week, Tolentino and leaders of the 11-member cities signed the Tokyo Declaration, signifying their commitment to closely work together towards the common goal of sustained prosperity in Asia.
"This is very fruitful and successful meeting. We are proud that the MMDA and the Metropolitan Manila will play a major role in the concerted effort to promote the economic growth of our region," Tolentino said after returning from a two-day international conference in Japan, which was held from November 8-9.
Tolentino said the MMDA will have much to learn from its Asian neighbors in wide range of programs, such as the sharing of expertise in technology, crisis management and measures against infectious diseases, and in sports, culture and the performing arts.
Tolentino was invited to the meeting by no less than Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara, one of the founding leaders of ANMC21, an international network of Asian capital and major cities which undertake joint projects regarding crisis management, environmental countermeasures and industrial development.
The organization currently has 11 member-cities: Bangkok, Delhi, Hanoi, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Singapore, Taipei, Tokyo, Yangon, and Metro Manila.
Under the Tokyo Declaration, the Asian leaders agreed that it is essential to promote the development of new technologies and bolster cross-border collaboration not only with the member-cities but most importantly with the private sector.
To turn this into reality, the leaders pledged to deepen economic exchanges through the ANMC21, which will include the provision of opportunities for cities to introduce to each other their industries and technologies.
"The rich potentials of Asia are now flowering and our region has taken on a significant role in the world economy," the declaration stated.
Tolentino said he and other Asian leaders recognize that with economic growth and urbanization in Asia comes increasingly serious concerns about water quality, air pollution, waste disposal, and other issues related to urban environment.
There are also demands for implementation of environmental measures on a global scale, such as realizing a low-carbon society, the Asian leaders said.
In order to resolve these challenges, the Asian leaders said cross-border exchanges should not be limited to only conventional government-to-government programs. Rather it should also embrace active involvement of a wide range of entities such as private enterprise and the citizenry.
Tolentino said he was able to share with other Asian leaders the various public-partner partnership programs the MMDA has been implementing in Metro Manila.
"We, the member-cities of the ANMC21, will study concrete measures at working-level meetings, promote public-private cooperation, share best practices, and establish multifaceted, cooperative relations in a variety of areas including economy, culture, and development of human resources," the Tokyo Declaration concluded.
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