Scholarships and DAAD selected Postgraduate Courses 2012/13

with Relevance to Developing Countries for Professionals

Alumniportal Deutschland - Network for the Alumni trained in Germany, for companies and organisations

"The State of Asian Cities 2010/2011"

http://www.unhabitat.org/pmss/listItemDetails.aspx?publicationID=3078

The report throws new light on current issues and challenges which national and local governments, the business sector and organised civil society are facing. On top of putting forward a number of recommendations, this report testifies to the wealth of good, innovative practice that countries of all sizes and development stages have accumulated across the region. It shows us that sustainable human settlements are within reach, and that cooperation between public authorities, the private and the voluntary sectors is the key to success. This report highlights a number of critical issues – demographic and economic trends, poverty and inequality, the environment, climate change and urban governance and management. 

 

ForUm  Expert Seminar 2011 in the Philippines

Urban Regional Networking
Urban Environmental and Risk Management in Southeast Asia

27 March - 6 April 2011

"Regional Urban Networks: Urban Environmental and Risk Management in Southeast Asia"

On 27 March to 6 April 2011 the expert conference by the ForUm Network, which is composed of members from various academic and non-academic institutions from varied disciplines and expertise on Geography and Urban Studies in Southeast Asia and Germany, will take place at Cebu and Cagayan de Oro Cities in the Philippines. The group has been meeting twice a year since 2007 which started at the Institute of Geography in the University of Cologne, Germany and has moved to different countries in Southeast Asia. This forthcoming conference in the Philippines will be hosted by Capitol University, Xavier University, the National Economic and Development Agency (Region 7), and the Local Government of Cagayan de Oro City.

Report of Pak Kamdi 20 Jan. 2011 - "UGM response to Merapi eruption: translating expertise into practice"

On 4 November 2010 eruption of Mount Merapi reached a very dangerous level. The cosequences therof is extremely horrible. Hundreds of pepole died and thounsands of people had to be evacuated. Although since the beginning the governmant and society have been preparing for the worst situation, but becausee the scale of the eruption which is unanticipated, many problems arise and must be resolved. Gadjha Mada University act quickly to help governments and communities to resolve the problems.

 Photo Impressions of Dr. Monsicha:

Dear all: As my heart goes with Indonesian friends at this time of sad news, I would like to share y'all with our good memories in Indonesia.

 

e-mail of Dr. Boy from 9 Nov. 2010

REFLECTIONS AND IMPRESSSIONS
ON THE SUMMER SCHOOL IN JOGJAKARTA AND SOLO, INDONESIA
(October 23 - 30, 2010)

Anselmo B. Mercado (November 09, 2010)

I.INTRODUCTION

Urban Public Space and Governance

International Expert Seminar 23 - 31 October Jakarta/ Yogyakarta & Solo/ Indonesia

The next ForUm Expert Seminar "Urban Public Space and Governance" will take place from 23-31 October in Indonesia, hosted by the Gadjah Mada University (UGM) in Yogyakarta and the Sebelas Maret University (USM) in Solo. The Seminar is targeting to provide a platform for an efficient and fruitful North-South-South dialogue among participants from various disciplines and institutions from all over Southeast Asia and Europe: Academics, governmental and non-governmental representatives, planners and practitioners will share their knowledge and experiences on urban challenges.
The core focus will be on "Urban Public Space and Governance" and we are very grateful for the strong commitment of our Indonesian team which is preparing a very interesting and complex programme for us. With this international conference we will also continue the current discussion on urban heritage by visiting various sites in Yogya and Solo.
Complementary to various excursions and presentations of international and local experts as well as commmon participatory rapid urban appraisals (PUA) on site, the international workshop will be dominated by joined presentations of the country teams and their various current research programmes. We are looking much forward to the discussion and international comparison of the different approaches.

The United Nations has designated the first Monday of October every year as World Habitat Day. The idea is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right of all, to adequate shelter. It is also intended to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future of the human habitat.

The United Nations chose the theme Better City, Better Life to highlight our collective vision of a sustainable urban world that harnesses the potential and possibilities, mitigates inequalities and disparities, and provides a home for people of all cultures and ages, both rich and poor.

Link: http://www.unchs.org/categories.asp?catid=643

Participate:

Raise awareness in your city - organize a World Habitat Day event 2010

World Habitat Day provides an excellent opportunity to highlight key human settlements issues. We would like to thank all our partners who in past years have organized awareness raising activities on the day and have described the celebrations that have taken place around the world. In 2009, over 110 activities in 48 countries were organized to advocate for better lives in towns and cities.