| 0830-0900 | Registration |
| 0900-0925 | Opening Session
Opening and Introductory Remarks by Chair and Co-Chair
Welcome Remarks by Governor, Yunnan Province, the PRC
Brief Statement by Hamid Sharif, Country Director, ADB PRC Resident Mission |
| 0925-0930 | Group Photo |
| 0930-0945 | Coffee Break |
| 0945-1030 | Session 1: Urban Development in the Greater Mekong Subregion
The Role of Cities and Urban Connectivity in Promoting GMS Sustainability, Functional Integration and Competitiveness
Presentation by Prof. Douglas Webster, ADB Consultant |
| 1030 -1700 | Session 2: Country Perspectives on Urban Development
Presentations by member country representatives (30 minutes each and 10 minutes of discussions) in promoting GMS connectivity, integration and competitiveness of corridor towns )
Country presentation of 15-20 slides will be guided by the following essential contents:
- What are your general observations about the national urban systems and development strategies as presented by Mr. Douglas in the Urban Development in the GMS? What are the implications of these strategies in the national efforts of your country to promote connectivity, integration and competitiveness of corridor towns
- Have urbanization trends been adequately described and assessed for your country? Please provide additional information that needs to be taken into account in the assessment of the urbanization trends
- Does the presentation of the national urban system of your country adequately describe the economic role and importance of the urban centers covered? Please provide additional information on the national urban system, if possible
- As a way forward, identify key development strategies that should be adopted to trigger the development of the corridor towns. Please also indicate what type of urban sector investments that would further promote connectivity, integration and competitiveness of the corridor towns and cross border areas
- What strategic measures can be implemented to strengthen regional cooperation and functional integration among GMS corridor towns?
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| 1030-1110 | Cambodia’s Perspectives on Urban Systems and Development Strategies
Presentation by the Cambodia Lead Urban TF Member highlighting the key elements based on the Guide Questions
Discussions |
| 1110-1150 | The PRC’s Perspectives on Urban Systems and Development Strategies
Presentation by the PRC GMS National Coordinator highlighting the key elements based on the Guide Questions
Discussions |
| 1150-1300 | Lunch Break |
| 1300 | Session 3: Continuation of Country Presentations |
| 1300-1340 | Lao PDR’s Perspectives on Urban Systems and Development Strategies
Presentation by the Lao PDR GMS National Coordinator highlighting the key elements based on the Guide Questions
Discussions |
| 1340-1420 | Myanmar’s Perspectives on Urban Systems and Development Strategies
Presentation by the Myanmar GMS National Coordinator highlighting the key elements based on the Guide Questions
Discussions |
| 1420-1500 | Thailand’s Perspectives on Urban Systems and Development Strategies
Presentation by the Thailand Lead GMS Urban TF member highlighting the key elements based on the Guide Questions
Discussions |
| 1500-1540 | Viet Nam’s Perspectives on Urban Systems and Development Strategies
Presentation by the Viet Nam Lead GMS Urban TF member highlighting the key elements based on the Guide Questions
Discussions |
| 1540-1600 | Coffee/ Tea Break |
| 1600-1700 | Session 4. Plenary Discussions on GMS Sustainability, Functional Integration, and Connectivity
Mr. Webster will give a synthesis of the country perspectives and initiate discussions on common strategies in urban development with emphasis on the development of corridor towns and border areas. Participants will be encouraged to share views.
The co-chair will facilitate the plenary discussions. |
| 1830-2000 | Dinner |
