October 17-18, 2024 [Registration Form (17th)] [Registration Form(18th)]
Tokyo, Japan【Hybrid】
Hosted by Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC)
This year marks a significant milestone for the TDLC as it celebrates two decades of facilitating knowledge-sharing and collaborative learning to create more livable and sustainable urban environments. Its knowledge exchange activities include Technical Deep Dives (TDDs), operational support, and the publication of knowledge products.
By sharing Japan's extensive expertise in urban development—including waste management, water and sewage systems, urban regeneration, transit-oriented development, urban resilience, and disaster prevention—TDLC has provided invaluable insights to government officials and municipal leaders in developing countries. This knowledge exchange, further enriched by contributions from Japanese ministries, municipalities, the private sectors and academia, is contributing to improved urban policies and development projects worldwide.
Aligning with the new World Bank vision statement: “Our dream is a world free of poverty on a livable planet,” we will strive to pursue activities to support our clients create environments for livable city.
On October 17-18, 2024, we will celebrate the achievements of 20 years of strong partnership between Japan and the World Bank on knowledge sharing, highlighting Japan's leadership in urban development, especially the contributions of Japanese cities, the private sector, and academia.
TDLC Anniversary Symposium
This anniversary symposium will bring together city leaders who have collaborated with TDLC in knowledge sharing, opinion leaders in urban development, and leaders from developing countries where projects benefited from learning Japan’s expertise. The discussions will focus on past initiatives for creating livable cities, the outcomes and lessons learned, and key considerations for sharing these experiences globally. We warmly invite all those involved in urban development to participate in this knowledge event.
MC: Sahel Rosa
1:00pm Door Open
1:30pm Opening Session
1:50pm Mayors’ Session: Japan’s Knowledge Contribution to Foster Livable Cities Worldwide
Moderator: Sahel Rosa
Mr. Kizo Hisamoto (Mayor of Kobe)
Mr. Hirohisa Fujii (Mayor of Toyama)
Mr. Eiichi Nakamura (Deputy Mayor of Fukuoka)
Mr. Kenichi Katayama (Deputy Mayor of Kitakyushu)
Mr. Mikiharu Nakai (Deputy Mayor of Hiroshima)
3:20pm Retrospective: Japan’s knowledge and our cities
MC: Peter Ellis
Ms. Sandrina Anjary Randriamananjara (Secretary General of the Ministry of Decentralization and Territory Development, Republic of Madagascar)
Mr. Revsee A. Escobedo (Undersecretary for Operations, Department of Education, Republic of the Philippines)
Mr. Rogatus Mativilla (Deputy Permanent Secretary responsible for infrastructure development, Presidents Office- Regional Administration and Local Government, United Republic of Tanzania)
Mr. Dev Choudhary (Deputy Municipal Commissioner, Ahmedabad City, State of Gujarat, Republic of India)
Mr. Md Moinul Islam (Urban Planner, Narayanganj City Corporation, People’s Republic of Bangladesh)
4:35pm Japan's role in urban development in developing countries
Dr. Takashi Onishi (Professor Emeritus, University of Tokyo)
Dr. Yoh Sasaki (Professor, Waseda University, President of Japan Society of Civil Engineers)
5:05pm City Partnership Program (CPP) Session: Initiatives towards creating livable cities in developing countries
5:55pm Closing Remarks
6:00pm Reception with Cultural Presentations
Technical Session on Livable City Development
On the 18th, the technical session will explore how the partnership with private sector in urban and infrastructure development in international cooperation can contribute to promoting sustainable and inclusive growth, as well as how cities can enhance residents' well-being through services and policy interventions that support citizens' lives, showcasing successful examples from Japan.
9:30am The partnership with private sector in urban and infrastructure development in international cooperation
MC: Leena Chaukulkar (World Bank)
Presenters: Mr. Shintaro Nakamura (Fukuoka City), Mr. Takanori Arima (Kitakyushu City), Mr. Keiichi Kobayashi (Toyama City)
Commentator: Dr. Norihisa Shima (Associate Professor, Toyo University/ Vice Chair, International Committee, The City Planning Institute of Japan)
10:30am Well-being in Japanese urban development
MC: Angelica Nunez (World Bank)
Presenters: Takehiko Nagumo (Smart city Institute) Motoko Takamatsu (Chiba City) Mr. Koso Tonari (Onomichi City) Prof. Tomoyuki Miyazaki (Yokohama City University)
Commentators: Kohei Oyama (Yokohama City) Christoph Pusch (World Bank)
11:45am Stocktaking Urban Planning in Japan and Way Forward
MC: Christopher Pablo (World Bank)
Presenter: Matsushita Tomoko (University of Tokyo, Urban Disaster Research Institute)
Commentators: Norihisa Shima (Toyo University), Jon Kher Kaw (World Bank)
12:20pm Closing remarks
12:30pm Networking Lunch
Last Updated: Oct 16, 2024