General Information
Title : 2nd UCLG ASPAC Congress 2008
Period : 15-18 July 2008
Venue : Pattaya Exhibition And Convention Hall Royal Cliff Beach Resort, Pattaya

Congress Objectives
The congress will bring together the experts and practitioners in Decentralization, Local Government and Sustainable Development from around the world, and it will provide a great opportunity for learning and exchanges of information and experience to the attendees.

Congress Section
Theme : "Sustainable Cities and Local Governments For a Sustainable World"

Topic
1. EFFECTIVE DECENTRALIZATION: THE WAY THAT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CAN BE ACHIEVED
  • Decentralization, Local Democracy and sustainable development.
  • Participation and Local Democracy: the role of civil society.
  • Decentralization and intergovernmental relationships: Supervision and oversight.
  • Financial resources and capacities of local authorities.
  • The Roles of Local Government Associations: Achievements and Perspectives.
2. GOVERNANCE, TRUST AND ETHICS
  • Building public trust
  • Curbing corruption
  • Promoting public participation and local networking/ collaboration
  • Local accountability mechanisms and responsiveness
  • Cultivating active Citizenship and social capital
  • Political and administrative ethics
  • Conflict management
3. SUSTAINABLE CITY MANAGEMENT
  • Global warming, climate change and energy
  • Disaster and risk Management
  • Infrastructure and Service delivery
  • Strategic urban environmental management
4. DISMANTLING THE BARRIERS: TOWARDS AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY
  • Education for Sustainable Development
  • Gender
  • Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Group
  • Science and Technology for an Ethical City
Organized by: National Municipal League of Thailand (NMT)
Hosted City: Pattaya City, Chonburi, Thailand.
Supported by: - UCLG ASPAC
- UNESCO
- Ministry of Interior
- King Pajadhipok's Institute (KPI)
- Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
- Thailand Environment Institute (TEI)