Thailand Livable City AwardsThailand Livable City Awards

Ms.Orapin WongchumpitDi t G lDirector General

Department of Environmental Quality PromotionBangkok, Thailand

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gMarch 16, 2011

Thailand Livable City AwardsThailand Livable City Awards

• Created since 2004Created since 2004• A 2-year process per round

Y 2004 2005 (108 iti b itt d)– Year 2004-2005 (108 cities submitted)– Year 2006-2007 (111 cities submitted)

( )– Year 2008-2009 (140 cities submitted)– Year 2010-2011 (on the process)

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Goal of the AwardsGoal of the Awards

People in pmunicipalities

live with satisfactionlive with satisfaction, happiness, and

good quality of lifegood quality of life.

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PartnersPartners

• Department of Environmental QualityDepartment of Environmental Quality Promotion (DEQP)

• The National Municipal League of• The National Municipal League of Thailand (NMT)Th D t t f L l Ad i i t ti• The Department of Local Administration

• Thailand Environment Foundation

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Level of MeasuresLevel of Measures• Small, medium, and large municipalities

With 60 i di t i 5 t i it i• With 60 indicators in 5 certain criteria

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Evaluation ProcessEvaluation Process1. Give opportunity to every voluntary1. Give opportunity to every voluntary

municipality2. Consider the performance based on2. Consider the performance based on

document to select representatives of the municipalitiesp

3. Consider deserving municipalities for the “National Livable City”, based on actual yvisit to cities

4. Present the awarding ceremony6

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AchievementAchievement• Not for money orNot for money or

competition, but the proud of sustainability activities from people in the city

• The winners will have an audience with Her Royal Highness MahaRoyal Highness Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to receive the trophies

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receive the trophies.

ResultResult– Year 2008-2009 : 140 cities submitted in 2010Year 2008 2009 : 140 cities submitted in 2010

• Small 52• Medium 60Medium 60• Large 28

52 cities were qualified– 52 cities were qualified– The awarding ceremony was just held on

March 7 2011March 7, 2011.

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Awarding Ceremonyf ffor the Winners of 2009 (March 7, 2011)

9Exhibitions from the winners

Awarding CeremonyAwarding Ceremony

Exhibition from PhuketExhibition from Phuket

Exhibitions fromMae Hong Son

Awarding CeremonyAwarding Ceremony

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Inside the hall

Awarding CeremonyAwarding Ceremony

• Talking session:Talking session: “Process of Sustainable and Livable City”y

• Speakers:– Representatives from p

the winners 2009 of small, medium, and large municipalitieslarge municipalities

– Thailand Environment Foundation

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Awarding CeremonyAwarding Ceremony

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Awarding CeremonyAwarding Ceremony

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After the AwardingAfter the Awarding

• Promote the awarded cities as the bestPromote the awarded cities as the best practice to all levels of municipalities

• Increase collaboration and networks for• Increase collaboration and networks for knowledge sharing

DEQP’ b it i f k l d– DEQP’s website is a means for knowledge sharing The awarded cities are best practices for– The awarded cities are best practices for other cities to visit and share lesson learned

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Future DirectionsFuture Directions

• Reconsider on indicators and criteria forReconsider on indicators and criteria for low-carbon society, biodiversity, and Eco Village respectsVillage respects

• Cooperate the Ministry of Interior for financial supportfinancial support

• Encourage the under qualified i i liti t i th i bilit t bmunicipalities to improve their ability to be

qualified for the Awards

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Thank YouThank You

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