Signing ceremony Thursday 11:30, 17 December at ESCAP Building
The Economic and Social Commission in Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) – the regional arm of the United Nations - and the Russian Federation will sign an agreement this Thursday to strengthen cooperation, with a view to promoting inclusive and sustainable economic and social development in Asia and the Pacific.
Under the agreement, the Russian Federation provides a voluntary
contribution of US$ 1.2 million annually during the period 2009-2010 to support key programme activities of ESCAP.
ESCAP will be hosting a signing ceremony where Mr. Gennady Gatilov of the Russian Federation Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Dr. Noeleen Heyzer, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of ESCAP will formalize the agreement.
In response to the regional development priorities, the Russian contribution will be used for technical cooperation projects to develop capacities and improve development in key areas such as environment, energy, regional transport connectivity, disaster risk reduction, statistics and migration.
The ceremony will take place Thursday 17 December 2009, 11:30 on the 15th floor of the ESCAP Secretariat building. Media are welcome to cover the ceremony. Please register in advance for building access at unisbkk.unescap@un.org.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
TCDC hosts ‘Bangkok Creative City’ seminar along with launch of ‘Skills Mapping’ project to show potential of 6 creativity hotspots across Bangkok
Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC) has joined forces with government and private sectors in ‘Bangkok Creative City’ seminar to brainstorm ideas that will turn Bangkok into one of the world’s leading creative city. The event highlights the launch of ‘Skills Mapping’ project to unveil six areas of Bangkok that are tipped as high-potential, money-spinning creative industry zones.
Mr. Apisit Laistrooglai, Managing Director of TCDC, provides background about the seminar: “The government has recently made creative economy concept a key policy under its administration to give Thailand a new economic catalyst and boost competitiveness of Thai entrepreneurs within the framework of Creative Thailand strategy, with a goal to make Thailand the Creative Industry Hub of ASEAN. TCDC has therefore conceived an implementation plan that includes a range of activities and events in support of this government policy and is gearing up the process to build the body of knowledge in the area of creativity in order to promote creative industry development among all social sectors.”
“Over the past few years, he continues, “TCDC has played the key role in laying a strong foundation for creative economy in Thailand. Our ongoing operation plan under this mission will see us increase our pace in boosting awareness and understanding of all stakeholders about the importance of this economic concept through a variety of activities. As an indicator of achievement in creative economy development, establishment of a ‘creative city’ is taken into consideration. We have therefore teamed up with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to jointly host ‘Bangkok Creative City’ seminar as a major event to create awareness and attention of government agencies, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders on the relevance and direction Bangkok’s development into a creative city.”
‘Bangkok Creative City’ seminar brings together experts from public and private sectors to exchange their points of view and help broaden audience’s perspective of Bangkok in new dimension as a creative city. The seminar begins on Monday, November 30 with a panel discussion on ‘Bangkok’s Preparedness to Become Creative City’ by Mr. Somsak Chantawattana,
Director General of BMA’s Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; Mr. Sorapong Paitoonphong, Head of Mass Transit System Development Group, Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP); Mr. Adhiruth Thothaveesansuk, Managing Director of Convergence and Managing Director of Office/SME Solution & Wireless Access, True Corporation Plc; Ms. Karuna Dechatiwong Na Ayuttaya, Chief of International Events Section, Events Planning Division, Events Department, Tourism Authority of Thailand; and Mr. Kittiratana Pitipanich, Design Advisory Director of TCDC. The fist day of the seminar also highlights the launch of ‘Skills Mapping’ project through a presentation on ‘Bangkok Creative Spaces: Chatuchak, Thonglor, Siam Square, Town In Town, RCA, and Sukhumvit’ by Dr. Peeradorn Kaewlai and Ms. Supicha Silairat from Creative City Research Group, Urban Planning Unit, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Thammasat University. The research-based presentation points out the potential of the six areas in terms of products and services available, influences of social context and culture on clustering of creative industry entrepreneurs, as well as problems and needs of the creative businesses. The day ends with a lecture on “Creative City Design – Innovation-inspiring Architecture and Planning” by Mr. Michael Freedman, an international expert in urban planning and design who was behind planning of Silicon Valley and is regarded as a guru in strategic integration to make cities pleasant and develop in sustainable way.
Tuesday, December 1, begins with a special lecture on ‘Innovative Approach to Strategic Urban Planning and Design for Creativity-inspiring World Metropolises’ by Mr. Freedman, followed by ‘Evolution of Bangkok Creative City’ symposium by Dr. Narongchai Akraseranee, Chairman of the Office of Knowledge Management and Development (OKMD), Mr. Apirak Kosayodhin, Advisor to the Prime Minister, and Ms. Supaluck Umpujh, Senior Vice President of The Emporium Shopping Complex Co., Ltd. and Executive Vice President of Siam Paragon Development Co., Ltd. The seminar will be wrapped up by a keynote speech on ‘Creative City Development as Catalyst of Thai Economy’ by Mr. Alongkorn Ponlaboot, Deputy Minister of Commerce and Chairman of the Sub-committee on Creative Economy Policy.
Mr. Apisit adds that the seminar is expected to inspire government and private organizations to play their part in creative city development as a solid foundation of the nation’s wealth and added economic value, as well as a cornerstone for development of Thailand’s creative economy.
Mr. Apisit Laistrooglai, Managing Director of TCDC, provides background about the seminar: “The government has recently made creative economy concept a key policy under its administration to give Thailand a new economic catalyst and boost competitiveness of Thai entrepreneurs within the framework of Creative Thailand strategy, with a goal to make Thailand the Creative Industry Hub of ASEAN. TCDC has therefore conceived an implementation plan that includes a range of activities and events in support of this government policy and is gearing up the process to build the body of knowledge in the area of creativity in order to promote creative industry development among all social sectors.”
“Over the past few years, he continues, “TCDC has played the key role in laying a strong foundation for creative economy in Thailand. Our ongoing operation plan under this mission will see us increase our pace in boosting awareness and understanding of all stakeholders about the importance of this economic concept through a variety of activities. As an indicator of achievement in creative economy development, establishment of a ‘creative city’ is taken into consideration. We have therefore teamed up with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to jointly host ‘Bangkok Creative City’ seminar as a major event to create awareness and attention of government agencies, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders on the relevance and direction Bangkok’s development into a creative city.”
‘Bangkok Creative City’ seminar brings together experts from public and private sectors to exchange their points of view and help broaden audience’s perspective of Bangkok in new dimension as a creative city. The seminar begins on Monday, November 30 with a panel discussion on ‘Bangkok’s Preparedness to Become Creative City’ by Mr. Somsak Chantawattana,
Director General of BMA’s Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; Mr. Sorapong Paitoonphong, Head of Mass Transit System Development Group, Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP); Mr. Adhiruth Thothaveesansuk, Managing Director of Convergence and Managing Director of Office/SME Solution & Wireless Access, True Corporation Plc; Ms. Karuna Dechatiwong Na Ayuttaya, Chief of International Events Section, Events Planning Division, Events Department, Tourism Authority of Thailand; and Mr. Kittiratana Pitipanich, Design Advisory Director of TCDC. The fist day of the seminar also highlights the launch of ‘Skills Mapping’ project through a presentation on ‘Bangkok Creative Spaces: Chatuchak, Thonglor, Siam Square, Town In Town, RCA, and Sukhumvit’ by Dr. Peeradorn Kaewlai and Ms. Supicha Silairat from Creative City Research Group, Urban Planning Unit, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Thammasat University. The research-based presentation points out the potential of the six areas in terms of products and services available, influences of social context and culture on clustering of creative industry entrepreneurs, as well as problems and needs of the creative businesses. The day ends with a lecture on “Creative City Design – Innovation-inspiring Architecture and Planning” by Mr. Michael Freedman, an international expert in urban planning and design who was behind planning of Silicon Valley and is regarded as a guru in strategic integration to make cities pleasant and develop in sustainable way.
Tuesday, December 1, begins with a special lecture on ‘Innovative Approach to Strategic Urban Planning and Design for Creativity-inspiring World Metropolises’ by Mr. Freedman, followed by ‘Evolution of Bangkok Creative City’ symposium by Dr. Narongchai Akraseranee, Chairman of the Office of Knowledge Management and Development (OKMD), Mr. Apirak Kosayodhin, Advisor to the Prime Minister, and Ms. Supaluck Umpujh, Senior Vice President of The Emporium Shopping Complex Co., Ltd. and Executive Vice President of Siam Paragon Development Co., Ltd. The seminar will be wrapped up by a keynote speech on ‘Creative City Development as Catalyst of Thai Economy’ by Mr. Alongkorn Ponlaboot, Deputy Minister of Commerce and Chairman of the Sub-committee on Creative Economy Policy.
Mr. Apisit adds that the seminar is expected to inspire government and private organizations to play their part in creative city development as a solid foundation of the nation’s wealth and added economic value, as well as a cornerstone for development of Thailand’s creative economy.
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