6 Nov, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Room A

How can urbanization be managed sustainably, especially in rapidly urbanizing countries in the world? Can national urban assessments and strategic systems planning be effective instruments to guide balanced, land and resource efficient, low-carbon, green, climate-resilient, inclusive, and competitive urban development? This event aims to learn from urban practitioners and government officials on the ways cities, regional and national governments have made headway into addressing the complexity of urban issues through multi-sector and cross thematic assessment, planning and institutional mechanisms. The sessions will feature case studies in India, Malaysia, Georgia, Tajikistan, Philippines, Uzbekistan, Armenia.

Moderator

• Ramola Naik Singru, Principal Urban Development Specialist, ADB

Panelists

• Eldar Azizov, Mayor of Baku, Azerbaijan
• Dato' Hj. Abd Hamid bin Hussain, Mayor, Sepang Municipal Council, Malaysia
• Bhaskar Katamneni, Commissioner, Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority, State Government of Andhra Pradesh, India
• Gulshan Rzayeva, State Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture (SCUPA), Azerbaijan
• Ilhom Norkulov, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Economy and Finance, Republic of Uzbekistan (TBC)