The third Asian City Journalist Conference was held as a side event of the Fourth World Urban Forum in Nanjing, China. Discussions were held based on the theme of the World Urban Forum, 'Seeking Harmonious Cities' from a media perspective, and reflecting on the state of Asian Cities. Very active discussions were held in search for responses to questions such as ; how can journalists help to harmonize the various interests, diversity and inherent contradictions within cities? What ingredients are needed to create harmony between the physical, social, environmental and cultural aspects of a city and the human beings that inhabit it from the journalist's viewpoint?
The Asia and the Pacific Region has witnessed spectacular economic growth and a consequent reduction in poverty over recent decades, with cities playing a crucial role in the economic transformation of the Region, now contributing up to 80 percent of gross national product in many countries. Urban growth is a result of a combination of factors: geographical location, natural population growth, rural-to-urban migration, infrastructure development, national policies, corporate strategies, and other major political, social and economic factors, including globalization. How can journalists help to harmonize the various interests, diversity and inherent contradictions within cities? What ingredients are needed to create harmony between the physical, social, environmental and cultural aspects of a city and the human beings that inhabit it from the journalist's viewpoint?
- Date & Time
- Wed, 5 November 2008 / 10:00-12:30
- Venue
- Chunxiao Hall, Holiday Inn Nanjing Aqua City
(No.1 Jian Kang Road, Nanjing, 210001, CHINA)
- Language
- English (Chinese language assistance provided for Chinese journalists)
- Confirmed journalists
- Dalian Daily (Dalian, P.R.China), Shanghai Daily (Shanghai, P.R.China), Kompas (Jakarta, Indonesia) , Guangzhou Daily (Guangzhou, P.R.China), New Straits Times Press (Ipoh, Malaysia), Nishinippon Shimbun (Fukuoka, Japan)
- Organizers
- The Government of Japan, UN-HABITAT Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific and The Nishinippon Newspaper (Fukuoka)
* Journalists who are at the WUF-IV are also open to participate in the Conference.
- Programme
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10:00-10:05Opening10:05-10:10Background and Objective of the Report
by Dr. Bharat Dahiya, UN-HABITAT10:10-10:50Presentation, 'State of the Asian Cities Report'
by Dr. Dinesh Mehta, Professor Emeritus, School of Planning, CEPT University, India10:50-10:55Break10:55-12:25Panel Discussion
1. Looking back on the 1st and 2nd Asian City Journalist Conference
2. Strengths and issues of specific cities based on findings of the report and from the journalists perspective
3. Ingredients needed to create harmony between the physical, social, environmental and cultural aspects of a city from the journalist's viewpoint
4. Ways forward and the media role in creating harmonious Asian Cities12:25-12:30Closing Remarks
by Toshi Noda, Regional Director
- Related Events
- Lunch (Holiday Inn) 12:30-14:00
Tour of Nanjing Aqua City 14:00-15:00
Dinner Party (Xiao Nan Guo) 18:30
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photos from 3rd conference
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photos from 3rd conference
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photos from 3rd conference
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