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The 8th Asia Smart City Conference(ASCC)

Background to the Asia Smart City Conference (ASCC)
Overview of the 8th Asia Smart City Conference (ASCC)
October 8 and October 9 Schedule
Opening Ceremony for ASCWThe ASCC Business Matching Stage
Thematic Sessions
Session a : Transportation
Session b : Disaster Management / Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
Session c : Water and Wastewater Management
Session d : Smart Energy
Session e : Waste
Session f : Smart City Development
Exhibition Booth and Business Matching

October 10 Schedule / ASCC Main Sessions

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Introduction to ASCC
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Session 1 : Meet up with Smart Urban Solutions
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Session 2 : Disruptive Technology and City Development
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Session 3 : SDGs Business Seminar -Incorporating SDGs / Environmental
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Session 4 : Role of Knowledge Hub for Smart Urban Solutions
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Session 5 : Smart Technology for Efficient and Effective Infrastructure
Planning and Service Delivery
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Session 6 : Yokohama Youth Event 2019
“The Role and Potential of the Start-up Ecosystem”
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Closing Panel
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Yokohama Declaration
Networking Event / Infrastructure Site Visit Tours
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Background to the Asia Smart City Conference (ASCC)

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Asia Smart City Week (October 8 11)
From October 8 to 11 2019, the 8th Asia Smart City Conference was organized under the theme of“Creating business opportunities through the marketplace: the role of a knowledge hub in promoting business matching.”The conference served asa place for key persons to gather and share practical information about smart city initiatives. It aimed at improving the function of marketplace and creating new business opportunities.
This year, the ASCC was organized as a part of a collaborative“Asia Smart City Week”(ASCW) that included the ASEAN Smart Cities Network (ASCN) High Level Meeting, hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and the Launch meeting of the G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance (GSCA) hosted by the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan and the World Economic Forum Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Japan. Throughthis collaboration, we sent a strong and effective message from, both domestically and internationally.
The event provided participants with opportunities for mutual understanding and networking through a variety of activities including presentations and exhibits from cities and businesses on confronting overseas urban issues, a“Business Matching Stage”that connected cities and businesses, six themed sessions on Smart City development, site visits for guests fromabroad and more. The“Yokohama Declaration”was launched as a result of the 8th ASCC in the Closing Panel.

Features of the 8th ASCC
1. Dissemination towards achievement of global goals including the SDGs
◦The conference included seminars which were great opportunities for developing a common understanding among
participating cities, related organizations and companies.
◦Through disseminating the outcome of the conference as the“Yokohama Declaration,”the ASCC contributed to theachievement of the SDGs.
2. Improving the presence of Yokohama as an information hub through cooperation with otherinternational conferences and organizations (Promoting its role as a knowledge hub)
◦ A strong message was sent out from Yokohama, both domestically and internationally, about actions on Smart Cities
through the joint“ASEAN Smart Cities Network High Level Meeting”hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and the“Launch Meeting of the G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance”hosted by the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan / World Economic Forum Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Japan.
◦ Continuing from the previous fiscal year, with the cooperation of the World Bank, the Tokyo Development Learning
Center (TDLC) and the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), the ASCC expanded its content by securing diverse speakers and inviting representatives from city governments.
3. Creating business opportunities for sustainable city development (Building the “Marketplace”)◦The ASCC held a business matching event over three days, from October 8 to 10, and throughout the conference, theASCC created business opportunities related to Smart City planning by providing opportunities for networking between domestic companies and cities from overseas.

We regard Smart City Development as sustainable city development. It should raise the quality of life of
citizens by promoting well-balanced sustainable development and making use of diverse and innovativetechnologies created by public and private sector partnerships. Many discussions about Smart Cities
have taken place on the international scene. Now is the time to move forward and take concrete actions
based on those discussions.
The Asia Smart City Conference (ASCC) is an international conference that brings together
representatives from Asian cities, national governments, international organizations, academic
institutions, and private companies with the aim of establishing a knowledge hub for Smart Cities. At
this conference, representatives from cities present their visions for growth as well as their current
challenges and needs; private companies and academic institutions propose innovative solutions;international organizations offer programs to support efforts by cities and private companies; andvarious best practices from around the world are shared.

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The ASEAN Smart Cities Network High Level Meeting (ASCN)  October 8 - 11

The ASEAN Smart Cities Network High Level Meeting (ASCN) was hosted by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism, Japan in cooperation with ASEAN. Inviting representatives of 10 countries and 26 cities in
ASEAN (Director General, Deputy-Secretary level of ministries in charge of infrastructural development of each country), themeeting consisted of a plenary session, thematic sessions in which private sector and Japanese municipalities participated,a symposium, and business matching between the public and private sectors. The site visit tours were jointly organizedby the ASCC.

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October 8 and October 9
Schedule

The Launch Meeting of the Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance (GSCA)  October 9

The G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance (GSCA) was organized by the Cabinet Office and the World Economic Forum
Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Japan. GSCA was adopted by the G20 Ministerial Statement on Trade andDigital Economy in June 2019 in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. This Alliance unites municipal, regional and national governments, private sector and residents around a shared set of core guiding principles for the implementation ofsmart city technologies.

October 8
TimeProgram
Asia Smart City Conference（ASCC）（ASCC Business Matching Stage）

The 8th ASCC at-a-Glance

9 :30 - 10 :15［Dates］［Organizer］

InterContinental Yokohama Grand［Overall Theme］

Creating business opportunities through the marketplace- the role of a knowledge hub in promoting businessmatching ［Number of Countries and Cities］

City of Yokohama

57 cities, 20 countries (ASCW)［Co-organizers］

World Bank Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC)
Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI)［Supporters］

Cabinet Office, Government of Japan / Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan / Ministry of Finance, JAPAN /Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan /Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) / Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Yokohama /Yokohama City University / CITYNETASCW Schedule

ASEAN-Japan Smart Cities Network High Level Meeting(ASCN)
Opening Session

10:30 – 10:45

10:45 - 12:15［Session-a］
Transportation

12:15 - 13:30

Networking Lunch

13:30 - 15:00［Session-b］
Disaster Management / Disaster Risk Reduction

15:00 - 16:00［Session-c］
Water and Wastewater Management［Number of Participants］

Around 850 (ASCW)

Opening Ceremony for Asia Smart City Week（ASCW）

16:00 - 17:00
17:00 - 18:30

ASCW Reception

October 9

ASCW

GSCA

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Opening
Reception

Reception

Business Matching Stage(Thematic Sessions [a-d],
Exhibition Booth , Business
Matching）

Business Matching Stage(Thematic Sessions [e,f],  
Exhibition Booth, Business
Matching）

Thematic Sessions(six sessions [1-6])
Closing
Business Matching Stage(Exibition Booth, Business
Matching）

Opening
Sectoral Workshops (six sessions)Symposium
Business Matching Session
Business Exhibition
Closing
Launch Meeting

October 11, 2019 (Friday)

Networking Lunch●Urban Planning and Development●Environment●Transportation※ hosted by UR

Program
Asia Smart City Conference（ASCC）（ASCC Business Matching Stage）

ASCN・GSCA

10:00 - 11:30

Infrastructure Site Visit Tours(hosted by ASCC and ASCN)

11:30 - 12:30［Session-e］
Waste

12:30 - 13:30

Networking Lunch

13:30 - 15:30

16:00 - 17:00［Session-f］
Smart City Development

ASCN Symposium
ASCN Exhibition

ASCN

October 10, 2019 (Thursday)

Exhibition Booth, Businessmatching

ASCC

October 9, 2019 (Wednesday)

ASCN Sectoral Workshops●Water Related Risk Reduction●Smart Life
（Healthcare, energy etc.）●Security and Safety［Session-d］
Smart Energy

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October 8, 2019 (Tuesday)

Exhibition Booth, Business matching

October 8 (Tue) through 11 (Fri), 2019
●ASCC and ASCN jointly hosted infrastructure site   visit tours on Oct. 11 (Fri)●ASCC was held in collaboration with ASCN and  GSCA as ASCW

［Venue］

ASCN●GSCA The Launch Meeting of the Global Smart Cities

   Alliance on Technology Governance●ASCN Business Matching Session

ASCN Closing Session

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Opening Ceremony for
ASCW

The ASCC
Business Matching Stage

9:30−10:15, October 8

10:30−17:00,

For the opening of Asia Smart City Week (ASCW), representatives from the organizers of the ASCC and the ASCN
gave opening remarks. They emphasized that it is important for more cities to aim for transformation to smart cities tobuild sustainable societies and also to achieve the global goals on climate change and the SDGs. Furthermore, they expressed their expectation that the organic collaboration among the three meetings -ASCN, ASCC and GSCA under Asia
Smart City Week- would promote smart city development in Asia by increasing opportunities to find and investigate practical solutions among stakeholders from Asian cities, private companies, international organizations, and so on.

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October 8 and 10:00−17:00, October 9

The Business Matching Stage was an event of the 8th ASCC. The Business Matching Stage consisted of thematic
sessions, booth exhibition, and business matching.

［ASCN Organizer and the Representative of the Government of Japan］
Dr. Izumi Hiroto, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Japan［ASCC Organizer and the Representative of the Host City］ Ms. Hayashi Fumiko, Mayor, City of Yokohama［ASCN Organizer and the Representative of ASEAN］
Dr. Aladdin Rillo, Deputy Secretary-General for ASEAN Economic Community［ASCC Co-organizer］
Mr. Michael Barrow, Director General, Private Sector Operations Department, Asian Development Bank［ASCC Co-organizer］ Mr. Miyazaki Masato, Special Representative in Japan, The World Bank

Thematic Sessions
The Business Matching Stage held six thematic sessions on key urban issues, namelytransportation, disaster management / disaster risk reduction, water and wastewater
manegement, smart energy, waste, and smart city development. In total, thirty one presentations were made on urban development challenges as on well as ontechnologies and know- how for private sector problem - solving.

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Session a

Transportation

Session b Disaster Management /Disaster Risk Reduction

Session c Water and Wastewater
Management

Session d

Smart Energy

Session e

Session f

Waste

Smart City Development

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10:45-12:15, October 8［Speakers］
Mr. Seng Vannak, Director of Administration, Phnom Penh Capital City, Cambodia
Ms. Marica Ratuki, Principal Engineer, Strategic Planning Unit, Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport, Disaster Management and

The session highlighted that investment to DRR andsmart - city continuity plans can mitigate the damage
caused by disasters. Solutions that were presented included digital radio systems, as they are cheaper, morereliable, and require less energy than cellular phones as
a communication tool for evacuation, as well as ICT that
supports the recovery process and seismic retrofitting
measures.

Meteorological Services, Fiji

Mr. Marlo D. Ocleasa, Head, City Planning and Development Office-Department, Mandaue City, the Philippines
Mr. Datu Haji Safri Bin Haji Zainudin, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development, Sarawak, Malaysia
Mr. Tanaka Hideki, Manager, Global Marketing Group, New Business Development Department, DX Business Division,
JVCKENWOOD Corporation

Mr. Yoshitani Hirofumi, Director, Global Business Planning & Promotion Corporate Sales and Marketing Department II,
Mobile Innovation Co., Ltd.

In many cities in Asia, an increase in traffic volume has
led to problems such as traffic congestion, air pollution,and pedestrian safety.
The session shared countermeasures taken by cities
against these problems: Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is improving sidewalks, bus lines, and traffic - signal control.
Suva (Fiji) is making efforts to install a major bus stationand parking facilities. Mandaue (the Philippines) bannedslow- moving vehicles to improve road efficiency. In Kuching, junctions with traffic signals have been developed toconnect cities around Kuching. Coordination with neighboring cities is needed for further expansion.
One of the policy challenges is that not many people
use the current public transportation systems, and to deal

Session bwith this, the importance of awareness - raising was emphasized, alongside practical improvements.
Attempts to integrate flood mitigation and traffic volume control and zoning policies showed the importanceof integrated transportation plans across sectors, and theneed for integrated urban planning.
As solutions, the following technologies and services
were shared: a traffic jam information system using
dashcams linked to the cloud; loans to develop suchdrive recorders for service providers and insurancecompanies; a mobile innovations fleet management service which helps people understand driver behavior
and contributes to safety; and proposal to improve business operations.

Disaster Management / Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

13:30-15:00, October 8［Speakers］
Ms. Kerry Megan Mara, Special Administrator / City Councillor, Suva City Council, Fiji
Hon. David F. Tumulak, Office of Councilor, Cebu City Government, the Philippines
Mr. Purushottam Khadka, City Counselor, Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Nepal
Ms. Reluya, Lakambini G., Mayor, Organization LGU-SAN FERNANDO, the Philippines
Mr. Yokoyama Takayoshi, Assistant Manager, Global Marketing Group, New Business Development Department, DX
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the early warning system in Lalitpur (Nepal); participation of local stakeholders in disaster risk management in
San Fernando (the Philippines) such as a local monitoring
system with consideration of inclusivity, community ID
cards, and encouragement to develop disaster plans forfamilies, workplaces, and schools. Suva (Fiji) emphasized
the importance of communication with citizens; mutual
accountability was also emphasized as an important element for effective planning.

Water and Wastewater Management

15:00-16:00, October 8［Speakers］
Mr. Nor Fazilah Mohd Razali, Senior Vice President, Technology and Innovation, Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA), Malaysia
Mr. Toyohara Hisashi, Manager, Global Sales Dept Gr.1 sect, Sales & Marketing Dept. Fluid Division, ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd.
Mr. Tobe Tatsuya, Assistant Manager, Business Planning & Promotion Department, Corporate Planning Headquarters, Nihon Suido
Consultants. Co., Ltd.

Dr. Pham Ngoc Bao, Senior Policy Researcher, Natural Resources and Ecosystem Services, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)

Ensuring a safe drinking water supply and appropriate
wastewater treatment are common challenges in many
Asian countries.
In this session, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) shared their experience of applying smart solutions, such as an integrated urban water management approach, wastewater recycling and reuse, rainwater harvesting, and introductionof water - efficient appliances. The session also introduced
a decentralized sanitation approach that is regarded asa promising option to solve these challenges in selected
countries in ASEAN, such as the Philippines, Thailand,
Indonesia, and Vietnam.
Some examples of solutions were introduced, including monitoring and inspection technologies, optimized
management using AI and digital twin technology in areal - time flood forecasting system, as well as smart manholes, smart sewage pumps and blowers / aerators withhigh energy efficiency.

Session d

Mr. Miyazaki Ryo, President, OYO International Corporation

In Asia, counties are facing the risk of natural disasters
that are likely linked with climate change such as floods,
tsunamis, and tropical cyclones.
The session focused on how cities are trying tostrengthen capacity to cope with disaster events. Suchefforts include a local conservation area in Cebu (thePhilippines); a disaster management park, monitoring,
public awareness - raising and training for citizens andcommunity leaders, DRR education, and strengthening of

Session c

Smart Energy

16:00-17:00, October 8［Speakers］
Mr. Truong Quang Trung, Chief of the Industrial Promotion, Technical and Energy Consultation Department, Da Nang Industry
and Trade Promotion Center, Da Nang, Vietnam

Mr. Wakisaka Masaomi, Director, Smart Infrastructure Business Promotion Office, MACNICA, Inc.
［Presentation on Waste Management］
Mr. Najiran Syamsuddin, Head of Department of Economic and Cooperation, City Government of Makassar, Indonesia

For developing Asian cities, ensuring safe and secureenergy is a critical issue, and various countermeasures
have been taken, including smart energy management,

and renewable energy promotion.
In this session, Da Nang (Vietnam) shared their energy - related targets. They aim to implement energy sav11

ings of between 5 - 7% by 2020 and savings of 8 -10% by
2030 through renewable and green energy, by promoting
industrial energy transition and LED installation to saveenergy in buildings and other measures. Makassar (Indonesia) also shared that waste - to - energy (WtE) was apromising option to address both waste and energy issues
and they have already completed an environmental impact assessment of WtE. The next step for the city is toseek out prospective investors who will work on WtE.
Energy - saving solutions using the world's most advanced LED technology were then climate - controlled

Session e

Waste

work well even in the case of large, climated - controlled
facilities where there is less LED adoption. AI / IoT- basedenergy predictive control was also presented as a solution.

11:30-12:30, October 9［Speakers］
Mr. Faishal Hasboon, Health Officer, Barisal City Corporation, Bangladesh
Mr. Yugi Sukriana, Public Policy Team, City of Bandung, Indonesia
Ms. Araceli G. Barlam, Officer In Charge, Local Government Unit of Mandaue City, the Philippines
Mr. Ari Suryono, Head of Cooperation Division, Sidoarjo Investment and One-stop Integrated License Service, Government of

Session f

Smart City Development

16:00-17:00, October 9［Speakers］
Mr. Najiran Syamsuddin, Department head, Department of Economic and Cooperation, Government of Makassar, Indonesia
Ms. Tserendulam Shagdarsuren, Director, Healthy City Network of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Mr. LE Son Phong, Vice Director, Department of Information and Communication, Da Nang City, Vietnam
Mr. Nakamura Kimihiro, Chief Consultant, Electrical Engineer IoT Consulting Section, Nikken Sekkei LTD
Dr. Fujimoto Taro, Business Creation Division, Fujitsu Ltd. / Leader of Smart Cities Infrastructure Study Group, JSCA
Dr. Nagata Kentaro, Senior Manager, Energy Business Development Office, DeNA., Ltd

Along with advances in ICT technologies, the needs ofsmart city development are increasing and we can see examples of improvements in urban services.
In this session, speakers shared examples of smart
city development, especially applications of new technologies such as ICT and AI, Makassar (Indonesia) showed
how they collect and share data with people throughICT and the use of a security system with CCTV. In
response to the widespread use of the Internet andsmartphones, some Asian cities are providing improved
services, such as an e - governance policy in Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia), and e - government application and one - stop
service using ICT in Da Nang (Vietnam). On the other
hand, the session also pointed to the development of ICT
infrastructure, cyber - security measures, and improvements to data systems as challenges in promoting smart
city development.
Solutions shared in the session included IoT applicationin business offices - developing smartphone - based services
inside the building in collaboration with facility equipment
manufacturers; ISO standards for sustainable urban development; and AI applications to mitigate traffic congestion.

Sidoarjo Regency, Indonesia

Mr. Ilangange Dharmawardhana, Chief Municipal Veterinary Surgeon, Colombo Municipal Council, Sri Lanka
Mr. Takahashi Gen, General Manager, Business Development, Overseas Administration Department, JFE Engineering Corporation
Mr. Okada Motoyuki, President and CEO, Finetech Co., Ltd.

Waste management challenges are common among
many Asian cities and adequate waste management isvery important to keep cities clean and citizens in good
health.
This session identified the need for effective transportation as a challenge in Colombo (Sri Lanka) and Barisal(Bangladesh). In Mandaue (the Philippines), a high volume
of biodegradable waste resulted in high transportation
costs. Hazardous waste is also an issue and needs proper
treatment in the city. Bandung (Indonesia) shared their recycling activities. The session highlighted that insufficientspace for landfill sites is a common challenge in several

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cities. Sidoarjo (Indonesia) showed that waste - to - energy(WtE) is a promising option for reducing waste volume
and encouraging better resource utilization. Awarenessraising and involvement of residents in waste management
especially in recycling was pointed out as an importantelement to improve waste management in all cities.
A waste separation system that handles plastic andorganic waste and WtE technology were introduced
as solutions. Waste characteristics as well as the legal,social, and economic environment were indicated as important elements to be considered in introducing WtEtechnology.

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Exhibition Booth and Business Matching

October 10 Schedule
ASCC Main Sessions

The Business Matching Stage featured an exhibition by 11 companies. It also provided
business matching opportunities for Asian cities in emerging countries, internationalorganizations, and Japanese companies to promote the realization of sustainable urban
development. A specialized app was used to facilitate matching. During the three daysof the ASCC, about 60 exploratory matches were made.

October 10［Exhibitors:companies（alphabetical order) and others］
Finetech Co., Ltd. / Japan Smart Community Alliance (JSCA) / JFE Engineering Corporation / JVCKENWOOD Corporation  / MACNICA, Inc. /Mobile Innovation Co., Ltd. / NEC Corporation / OYO International Corporation / ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd. / TAKENAKA CORPRATION  /  Japanese Public Organizations

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Program
Asia Smart City Conference (ASCC)

9:30-9:45

Introduction

9:45-10:00

Short Break

10:00-12:00［Session１］
Meet up with Smart Urban Solutions  
①Waste                                                       ②Water and Wastewater Management                                                        ③Smart Energy④Transportation⑤Smart City Development⑥Disaster Management / Disaster Risk Reduction［Session２］
Disruptive Technology and City Development  ※hosted by TDLC

［Session3］
SDGs Business Seminar～Incorporating SDGs/Environmental Management into the Mainstream of
Corporate Activities～                                                      12:00-13:15

Networking Lunch［Session4］
Role of Knowledge Hub for Smart Urban Solution

13:15-15:15

ASCC Business Matching Stage
Exhibition Booth andBusiness matching［Session5］
Smart Technology for Efficient and Effective Infrastructure Planning and Service
Delivery  ※hosted by Asian Development Bank

［Session6］
Yokohama Youth Event 2019  
～The role and potential of the startup ecosystem～※hosted by Yokohama City University

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15:15-15:30

Coffee Break

15:30-17:00

Closing Panel (Plenary)Part1［Report from each session］
Part２［Panel discussion］
Report from the Yokohama Youth Event 2019 (Session 6)
Announcement of the Yokohama Declaration

17:30-19:00

ASCW Reception

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Key Points

Introduction to ASCCThe International Affairs Bureau of the City of Yokohama, as organizer of the event, outlined the objectives and expected impacts of the 8th ASCC as follows:
1) Creation of a marketplace to concentrate information and people who work in urban development
overseas; visions for urban development and growth; proposals of innovative solutions from the private
sector and academics; sharing of policies by international organizations that provide financial support
to public -private partnerships; and exchange of various best practices from around the world2) Strengthening of knowledge hubs aimed at solving urban challenges
3) Creation of new businesses and solutions

1 Waste◦ There are many issues surrounding municipal waste

management, but solutions do exist.

◦ What is important in municipal waste management

is education at school, at home, and in the community. Utilizing ICT helps communication and increases
the knowledge among people on related issues.

◦ Waste -to - energy is still an expensive option but is amore climate -friendly solution. An increasing num-

Thematic Sessions
Session 1

Meet up with Smart Urban Solutions［Group Discussion Moderators］
1. Waste: Ms. Mary Jane Ortega, Special Advisor for Y-PORT Center
2. Water and Wastewater Management: Mr. Sanjay Joshi, Principal Urban Development Specialist, Asian Development Bank
3. Smart Energy: Mr. Uchida Togo, Director, ICLEI Japan
4. Transportation: Mr. Kaji Yoshimitsu, Councillor for Kamakura City and Advisor for Plantec Consulting
5. Smart City Development: Dr. Alfonso Vegara, Special Advisor for Y-PORT Center
6. Disaster Management / Disaster Risk Reduction: Mr. Hirata Kendra, Director of Programs, CITYNET Yokohama Project Office

A world café style discussion (interactive group discussion) on information exchange between Asian cities and the private sector on six specific urban issues: waste, water and wastewater management, smart energy, transportation, disastermanagement / disaster risk reduction, and smart city development to match city needs with the best solutions. The group
discussion was facilitated by experts on urban challenges in Asia and smart city development, and the facilitators shareda summary of each group discussion at the end of the session.

ber of local governments can afford the technology
with national government support.

4 Transportation◦ Traffic congestion is a common challenge in many

Asian cities, and development of public transportation/mass transit services is one of the key solutions

to this problem. Improvement of sidewalks should bealso considered from a traffic safety perspective.

◦ Technical solutions exist, but there are challenges

such as financial constraints and adjustment oftechnologies to local conditions. Cities in island

countries need different planning and solutions.

◦ Transportation policy is closely linked with energy

and climate challenges. It is important to incorporate

concerns about energy and climate change in trans-

2 Water andWastewater Management◦ There is often too much water and not enough solu-

portation policies.

5 Smart City Developmenttions to water issues. Most of the cities face high -◦ Leadership, good governance, and consideration offlooding. How to cope with these incidents is a major

are some elements that need to be considered inintensity rainfalls, resulting in many incidents ofchallenge for many Asian cities. Some of the solu-

the relationship between technology and community

smart city development.

tions that were shared include utilizing open spaces◦ City size and local sensibilities are factors to consid-

ter passages.

◦ Creativity and capacity of the business sector are

for water buffer zones and storage and creating wa-

er when applying policies and technology.

◦ Water quality is another issue – not only water pol-important drivers for smart city development, and it

but also saltwater intrusion due to intensified sea

businesses such as an appropriate public-private

lution caused by absence or poor sewerage system,

level rise. The discussion emphasized the impor-

is important to create an enabling environment forpartnership framework.  

tance of community participation and awareness.

◦ Water management needs a holistic approach.  

Technologies are available but cost can be a challenge.  

6 Disaster Management /Disaster Risk Reduction◦ A city cannot really be smart unless it is resilient.

The session participants pointed out that there are technologies and solutions for urban challenges, though cost is aremaining issue. They also emphasized that business environment should be created through public-private partnership. Participants also acknowledged that the ASCC was recognized by participants as a good platform for cities andthe private sector to interact and continue their communication. It was recommended that participants from cities whoneed solutions should bring relevant data to the ASCC to facilitate needs-solution matching. In conclusion, participants
expressed the expectation that more market place opportunities for smart city development should be created for knowledge sharing and finding solutions.

3 Smart Energy◦ Investment costs for smart energy systems can behigh. This challenge can be addressed by using models. For example, some cities changed their street

lighting to LED, and this type of action can be replicated in other cities.

◦ To create a good business model, infrastructure de-velopment utilizing ICT and partnership with private
sector are essential.

◦ Local governments can introduce policies to cre-

ate a better market environment for renewableenergy applications such as through tax reduc-therefore cross-department coordination at the local
government level is very important.

◦ For effective disaster management and disasterrisk reduction, it is very important not only for thosemaking decisions and policies, but also for local
stakeholders to understand disaster issues in a local

context, as well as understanding the local needs

and capacity in relation to these issues. In this re-gard, it is critical to have capacity development toincrease people’s understanding and knowledge at
all levels.  

◦ The Finance sector is also a key player in disastertions. Participants expressed their hope for a po-

management / disaster risk reduction. External support

including renewable energy.  

ADB, and ways should be explored on how to mobilize

tential expansion of the market for smart energy

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Disaster management needs a holistic approach andshould be sought such as from the World Bank andlocal government budgets and resources.

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Disruptive Technology and City Development

Session 3

SDGs Business Seminar -Incorporating SDGs/Environmental Management into the Mainstream of Corporate Activities-［Speakers］

Organizer: World Bank Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC)［Moderator］
Mr. Victor Mulas, Senior Program Officer, World Bank Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC)［Speakers］
Mr. Fujimoto Kazufumi, Director, Planning, Planning & Coordination Department, General Affairs & Planning Bureau, Fukuoka City

Mr. Ikehara Yosuke, Climate and Energy Project Leader Conservation Division, WWF Japan
Ms. Noyama Kazumi, Store Manager, IKEA Kohoku, IKEA Japan
Mr. Uehara Hideo, SME Support Department General Manager / Support Division Director, The Johnan Shinkin Bank
Mr. Okuno Shuhei, Deputy Director-General, Climate Change Policy Headquarters, City of Yokohama

Dr. Tanabe Shigenori, Ph.D., Director, New Business Promotion Division, Kobe City Government
Ms. Murakami Emiko, Director of Business Promotion, Kitakyushu Asian Center for Low Carbon Society, City of Kitakyushu
Mr. Adachi Kosuke, Director for Policy Division, Policy Bureau, City of Yokohama
Mr. Eguchi Yoto, Director for 3R Promotion Division, Resources and Waste Recycling Bureau, City of YokohamaThis session introduced leading cases of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) implementation and environmental
management by private companies and others, and stressed the importance of mainstreaming these areas in business.

Government

Technological development and diffusion have accelerated at a speed we have never before experienced and this has led
to changes in people’s behavior such as patterns in production and consumption of goods and services. This session discussed the possibilities and challenges of implementing disruptive technologies in city development. Special attention was
paid to public - private partnership initiatives to deploy these disruptive technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Key Points

Key Points◦ Fukuoka City shared its experience in increasing theogies is internal coordination in local governments.

Business should pay close attention to climate risk inintroducing new technologies. Human capacity devel-

long-term perspective and a backcasting way of think-◦ Through their products and services, companies canand adapt new technologies.

practices. Renewable energy is an important elementof life, as well as take up global sustainable challenges

private sector. These efforts cover various areas such

Communication with citizens is also important when

as medicine, daycare, transportation, and waste management.

◦ Kobe City is working very closely with start - ups tobuild a start - up ecosystem. International start - ups
are brought into Japan and their technology is tested to

opment in local government is also critical to introduce◦ As the cases shared in the session show, disruptive

technologies are expected to make city services better

work in the city.

and more efficient in areas such as transportation, wa-

civil society and with the private sector. They are collab-

and also to the sustainability of business operations.

the long-term. To mitigate climate risk to businesses, aing should be incorporated into business planning andthat also needs to be considered.

◦ The private sector should recognize social and econom-◦ Both the goals of the Paris Agreement and the SDGs

should be considered in business activities for a sus-

tainable society.

contribute to people’s health, and increase their quality

such as climate change and resource circulation which
can expand their business.

ic challenges and consider how to address them in their◦ Financing for local sustainability is expanding. The ses-eas considering Japan's low birth rate and super- aging

means that more investors are making decisions based

and solar sharing based on a vision to protect the com-

international technical cooperation on smart city devel-

useful to exchange data and information among differ-includes environmental information such as GHG re-◦ Kitakyushu City has been promoting hydrogen energy◦ These experiences of representative cities should be◦ Yokohama City is working on the whole ecosystem withorating with cities both in and outside of Japan throughopment based on public - private partnership.

applications in collaboration with a private company

and developing smart energy demonstration projects

18◦ Climate change is now the greatest threat to the world◦ A big challenge when introducing disruptive technol-gies such as AI and IoT, in close collaboration with theability in their businesses.  

with the involvement of the private sector and citizens.

efficiency and quality of urban services with technolo-

ter and wastewater treatment, as well as in health arsociety. A platform of standardized technologies will be

ent local governments.

shared so that other cities can apply and utilize disruptive technologies in more flexible ways.

businesses. ESG investment is now expanding, and thison known, non-financial information. Such information

duction targets, lifecycle management, and introduction

sion introduced a case of loans for renewable energy
munity and contribute to the well-being of local people.

◦ The City of Yokohama is working on various initia-

tives in collaboration with a wide range of stakehold-of renewable energy.

ers, to contribute to achieving the global goals of

upstream to downstream when they consider sustain-

towards decarbonization.

◦ Companies now look at the entire supply chain fromthe SDGs as well as setting “zero carbon” as a goal

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Session 4

Role of Knowledge Hub for Smart Urban Solutions［Moderator］
Dr. Alfonso Vegara, Special Advisor for Y-PORT Center［Speakers］
Ms. Lena Ng, Chief Investment Officer, AMATA CORPORATION PCL.
Mr. Victor Mulas, Senior Program Officer, World Bank Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC)
Mr. Hirayama Yuta, Project Specialist, IoT, Robotics and Smart City, World Economic Forum, Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Japan
Mr. Pracha Asawateera, Vice President, Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) Southern, Thailand
Ms. Daniela Schmidt, Urban Development Specialist, Asian Development Bank
Mr. Hashimoto Toru, Executive Director for Development Cooperation Department, International Affairs Bureau, City of Yokohama

The concept of planetary boundaries has been widely shared among cities, spurred on by the Paris Agreement and the
SDGs. There is also the growing expectation that smart cities are places to create concrete solutions. On the other hand,
it is time for us to revisit the vision and role of the smart city. This session discussed the role of knowledge hubs though
the panel discussion, aiming to solve various urban problems and support sustainable city development.

Session 5

Smart Technology for Efficient and Effective Infrastructure Planning and Service Delivery

Organizer: Asian Development Bank (ADB）［Moderator］
Ms. Jie Bai, Urban Development Specialist, Asian Development Bank
［Speakers］
Ms. Reijeli Taylor, Manager, Strategic Planning, Change Management & Special Projects, iTakuei Land Trust Board (TLTB), Fiji
Dr. Wanglin Yan, Professor, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, Keio University
Mr. Sanjay Joshi, Principal Urban Development Specialist, Asian Development BankMr. Tsutsui Yuji, Director, City Planning Survey and Information Office, City Planning Division, City Bureau, Ministry of   Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Japan

Mr. Kaji Yoshimitsu, Councillor for Kamakura City and Advisor for Plantec Consulting

Urbanization has provided most cities with opportunities for growth and innovation. However, many cities face challenges constraining their capacity to deliver services and limiting the realization of a more sustainable and livable future.
This session discussed relevant, practical, and innovative technological solutions for cities to facilitate efficient and effective infrastructure planning and service delivery, therefore improving the quality of life and livability for residents.

Key Points◦ The role of the medium - sized city is also becoming

mote smart city development. TDLC is acting as a knowl-◦ Cities are concerned with livability, safety, and security,

knowledge exchange. The ADB approach aims to provide

vision and an environment-friendly concept. Zero carbon

energy efficiency which is linked with many other sectors

istrative service and make people’s lives better. This is◦ Technologies can solve urban problems and enhance◦ The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Japan,

ual land leasing system enhanced the efficiency of gov-

should be human - centric. We should keep this in mind

the possibilities of smart city development. It createdparency of the land management system, and theselic sector with the private sector to address this issue.

shortening the processing time. Furthermore, Kamaku-

more and more important.

and sustainable urban development needs leadership,cities can contribute to enhancing people’s quality of life.

people’s quality of life, but smart city development

when tackling urban problems. Artificial intelligence (AI)can solve social problems, but what we really need ishuman - intelligence.

◦ AMATA in Thailand runs smart city programs in Chon-buri, Thailand in collaboration with the City of Yokoha-

a new model bridging the solution gaps to incentivize◦ Smart technologies can improve the quality of admin-and therefore is a key component for smart cities.

proven by Fiji’s case whereby digitalization of the man-

together with the World Economic Forum, is exploring

ernance, blockchain technologies increased the trans-

the G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance to connect the pub-◦ The City of Yokohama transfers its knowledge ofsmart city development internationally through the
Y- PORT project.

technologies made people's lives more convenient by

ra City outlined a case whereby smart technology appli-

cations in the tourism industry promoted collaboration

between different local stakeholders.

ma and the YUSA (YOKOHAMA URBAN SOLUTION AL-◦ For further promotion of smart city development, the◦ To promote smart city development, it is important forand partnership, as well as smart city projects haveusing the function of sharing knowledge and experienc-

also needs to be appropriate central financial support

ground (actual project planning and implementation).

◦ As emphasized by Japan’s Society 5.0 Initiative, a blue-

international organizations is also an important factor incity development should not be technology-oriented.

LIANCE). Through such cooperation, human networking
been expanding.

◦ The DEPA tries to develop a smart city model and aplatform for data collection under the national smart city
policy of Thailand and the smart city project in Phuket.

◦ International organizations shared their programs to pro-

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Key Points

edge broker and fosters expert-and- city and city-to-cityrole of “knowledge hub” is becoming more important,es, and creating and bringing innovative solutions on thethe national government to have a clear direction. Thereas shown by the case of India presented in the session.

Collaboration with governments, the private sector, andprint that aims to create a super-smart society, smart

promotion of smart city development.

Instead, it should be human-centered, aiming for thehappiness of people living in the city.

◦ In terms of enabling factors for localizing pathways tocreate a smart city, speakers pointed out the following

key factors:

Visions or policy direction of the national government

Policy or project anchoring investment (e.g.
development of economic zone/economic cor-ridor)

Multi-sectoral approach, leadership, and com-munity involvement as well as public-private
partnership

Taxation design to capture profits from digitaland technological developments

Backcasting approach to develop a future vision and roadmap to achieve it.

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Session 6

Yokohama Youth Event 2019 “ The Role and Potential of the Start-up Ecosystem”

Organizer: Yokohama City University［Moderator］
Mr. Hirata Kendra, Director of Programs, CITYNET Yokohama Project Office［Keynote Speaker］
Dr. Pitchaya Sirivunnabood, Capacity Building and Training Economist, Asian Development Bank Institute［Commentators］
Dr. Shreyas P. Bharule, Research Associate, Asian Development Bank Institute
Dr. Pitchaya Sirivunnabood, Capacity Building and Training Economist, Asian Development Bank InstituteMs. Furukawa Haruka, CEO of SLUSH Tokyo
Mr. Saito Nobuaki, Deputy Director of New Industry Creation Division, Economic Affairs Bureau, City of YokohamaThis session focused on“the potential of the start-up ecosystem”for the purpose of developing the next generation ofyoung leaders in Yokohama, and consisted of presentations from students of Yokohama City University, followed by anopen discussion and a keynote speech from guest experts. Key points of the session were shared at the Closing Panel session.

Closing Panel
Through the discussions that took place at ASCC and
ASCW as a whole, experts in the field of sustainablesmart city development were able to share insights on
the role of Smart Cities in tackling global issues and theirpotential for the future. These discussions contributed
to the creation of a“marketplace”where information[Part 1] Report from the session moderators[Part 2] Reflections［Moderator］
Dr. Bindu Nath Lohani, Special Advisor for Y-PORT Center［Speakers]
Ms. Mary Jane Ortega, Special Advisor for Y-PORT［Moderator］
Dr. Bindu Nath Lohani, Special Advisor for Y-PORT Center［Speakers］
Mr. Akaishi Koichi, Vice-Minister for Innovation Policy, Cabinet

Mr. Victor Mulas, Senior Program Officer, World Bank

Ms. Mary Jane Ortega, Special Advisor for Y-PORT Center
Dr. Alfonso Vegara, Special Advisor for Y-PORT Center
Mr. Nobutoki Masato, Executive Advisor, Smart City Institute Japan
Mr. Pracha Asawateera, Vice President, Digital Economy

CenterTokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC)

Mr. Okuno Shuhei, Deputy Director-General, Climate
Change Policy Headquarters, City of Yokohama
Dr. Alfonso Vegara, Special Advisor for Y-PORT Center
Ms. Jie Bai, Urban Development Specialist, AsianDevelopment Bank

Key Points◦ The role of government is critical in the formation of

the start - up ecosystem. For example, a private incubation center called “NeoBay” in Shanghai makes

Creating an open community is very important togood use of competent personnel and knowledge

continuously produce start - ups. However, simply

spillover from the university as well as more efficienthosting a domestic gathering is not enough; global

administrative services from the local government.

connections are vital. It is important to create more

The City of Yokohama is also making tireless efforts

hubs through which the next generation can raise its

on building a start - up ecosystem.

awareness. Having those strong connections among◦ The process of how to implement new technology

public, private and universities will push up theor services in the market makes a big difference instart - up ecosystem and their successful precedents

start- ups. In Japan, regulations are often a barrier forare expected to be shared within Asian region.

start - ups to get involved in the market. On the other◦ The youth in the next generation are encouraged

hand, in China, competition and application cometo work at international organizations and global

first and regulations come after. It is important thatbusinesses. For better career development interna-

local governments set regulations in consideration oftionally, the following elements were pointed out:

the local context.

development of a human network, self - motivation,◦ Close communication between government officials

and start - ups is necessary to adopt new technolo-

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gies and services.
◦ Low entrepreneurial spirit is a big problem in Japan.

multicultural understanding, and maintenance of asound body and mind.

can be shared, and facilitated dialogue on smart city
development efforts and the future of the Asia Smart City
Conference. This session also included the report fromthe Youth Session ( session 6 ) and the announcementof the Yokohama Declaration that summarized thediscussions at the 8th ASCC.

The moderators of sessions 1-5 shared what was
discussed in each session.
See the summary of each session for session key
points.

Secretariat

Promotion Agency (DEPA) Southern, Thailand

Mr. Victor Mulas, Senior Program Officer, World Bank Tokyo
Development Learning Center (TDLC)

Mr. Chul Ju Kim, Deputy Dean (Capacity Building and Training andSpecial Activities), Asian Development Bank InstituteThis session covered the overall findings of the discussions
that took place throughout ASCC and ASCW from four key
speakers as follows.

The discussions that took place during the ASCW
Vice-Minister for Innovation Policy, Cabinet Secretariat

Executive Advisor, Smart City Institute Japan◦ There are two important things related◦ Collaboration between citizens, businesses,

to smart city development - human - centricsociety, and an open smart city social platform
where city management social services are provided.
◦ There will always be a lot of issues when jumping into thedigital side, so it is important to first understand the humanside. It could be useful to make AI guiding principles,
including privacy, fairness, and respect. A common citymanagement platform could provide a space for sharing
solutions due to the fact that many cities face common
challenges.
◦ There are many commonalities in smart city related issues,
so an open smart city platform that provides successstories of solutions and guidelines would be useful. Theinteroperability platform could also be one way to pursue asolution.

and the public sector (local government) isvery important in smart city development.
◦ The Yokohama SDGs Design Center is a platform formatching needs and seeds on urban issues facing different
actors (e.g. citizens, businesses, and local governments), thencreating innovative ideas through discussion, and promoting
and putting the ideas into practice.
◦ The triangular collaboration between local government,
private sectors and citizens is critical in urban planning andalso in implementation of the SDGs at the local level (i.e.
SDGs localization).

Mr. Akaishi Koichi

Mr. Nobutoki Masato

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Vice President of Digital Economy Promotion Agency,(DEPA), Southern, Thailand

Deputy Dean (Capacity Building and Training andSpecial Activities), Asian Development Bank Institute◦ Sma rt◦ Urban challenges include the infrastructure

Mr. Pracha Asawateera

Cit ies used to compete aga inst
each other, but they are now learning andcollaborating with each other to achieve the common goal of“creating sustainable cities. ”Co-creation is a key word inurban development.
◦ When pursuing smart city development, it is important thateach city understands the challenges that it faces based ondata, and to create a vision of city development.
◦ Knowledge platforms are useful for cities to learn what
other cities are doing. These platforms can provide not only
information on technologies but also information related tofinance by governments and the private sector.

Mr. Chul Ju Kim

deficit , environment and sustainability,
climate change and disaster risk, and governance andinstitutional challenges. At the same time, urbanization also
opens the way for transformative opportunities.
◦ ADBI supports smart city development not only ontechnolog y but huma n resources , governa nce , a nd
institutional capacity development.
◦ Going forward, there are three points to consider : 1)
development of the market place is needed, especially arounddata gathering; 2) knowledge hubs could play a pivotal role,
including bringing local knowledge and participation into thesmart city; 3) new businesses and solutions are called for tocapitalize on local trends and spillover effects.

Comments from Cities
Mayor of Mandaue City

Chairman of Advisors to Governor of Bangkok,
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration

Mr. Jonas C. Cortes

Dr. Vallop Suwandee◦ It◦ The Thai government is pressing cities

i s ve r y u s e f u l t o g a i n k n owl e d g e
on s olut ions t o u rba n is sues t h roughcommunication at the ASCC. For smart and sustainable city
development, citizen participation is critical. However, asking
citizens to participate is not enough. It is more important toengage them in action. Unity in diversity is a key to better
urban management.

to conduct research on the utilization andimplementation of smart cities, and it is important that
suppliers of technology should work with local universities
to get a good background in the research. It was highlighted
that integrating the notion of PPP into local governments
should involve further collaboration.

Overall key takeaways of the 8th ASCC from Dr. Lohani.
◦ Global trends or global agreements and goals should bewell considered in smart city development, such as the 2030
Agenda and the SDGs, and the Paris Agreement on climatechange, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction,and the New Urban Agenda.
◦ It is important to consider the interlinkages between
different sectors and to then take an integrated approach.
Consideration of the local context of each city and the active
participation of private sector are key points in localizing
the SDGs.
◦ Cities are critical players in achieving the goal of the Paris
Agreement on climate change, and more cities should aim
to become decarbonized and achieve carbon neutrality
towards net zero emissions.
◦ Managing cities is becoming complex, and society canchange at unprecedent speed with disruptive technology.
Lifecycle analysis of smart technologies could be applied in
all aspects of urban city services and action plans.
◦ Moving towards a circular economy is necessary tocatch up with the speed of urban development with allits constraints / barriers such as lack ofresources or commitment.
◦ The role of the private sector will become
more crucial in cities, and therefore cities
need to prepare a policy environment forthe private sector such through a publicprivate partnership framework, long-term guarantees, and
PPP modality, as well as funding systems such as municipal
bonds as new financial instruments.
◦ It must not be forgotten that the objective of citymanagement is to improve the quality of life of residents.
◦ Engagement of the younger generation in smart city
development is also important.
◦ The knowledge hub and knowledge platform play a
critical role in promotion of smart cities, and in providing
showcases. City-to-city cooperation could be extended tointernational cooperation.
◦ Y-PORT is expected to serve as a knowledge broker
by further facilitating networks and identifing the rightsolutions to urban problems.

The Report from the Youth Session [Session 6]
Three students of Yokohama City University shared the key takeaways fromthe session 6.
（See the summary of Session 6 for key points.）

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8th Asia Smart City Conference

Yokohama Declaration◦ Announcement of the Yokohama Declaration

The 8th Asia Smart City Conference“Yokohama Declaration”was announced as an output from the City of Yokohama.
For the past eight years, the Asia Smart City Conference(ASCC) has continuously set a goal to enhance city-tocity collaboration and promote partnership among cities
and related international institutions to achieve smart andsustainable urban growth in Asia.
This year, the ASCC was held in an expanded format asa part of Asia Smart City Week to attract a wider audienceinterested in smart cities to an open forum. It consisted ofthree simultaneous events: the ASEAN-Japan Smart Cities
Network High Level Meeting, hosted by Japan’s Ministryof Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism; the launchmeeting of the Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology
Governance, hosted by the World Economic Forum Centre
for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Global Network and theGovernment of Japan; and the ASCC.
The 2019 Conference focused on“Creating business
opportunities through the market place: the Role of aknowledge hub in promoting business matching.”We
discussed the impact of new exponential technologies on
cities, as well as essential topics ranged from water, waste,transport, energy efficiency, resilience, and smart city
development that involves people at all levels.
In specialized sessions during the Conference organizedby the Asia Development Bank (ADB) and the Asia
Development Bank Institute (ADBI), the Tokyo Development
Learning Center (TDLC) of the World Bank, and the City of
Yokohama, the discussions highlighted on integrated urban
development, shared knowledge on innovative technologies,
and explored future directions. These conversations
encouraged participants to recognize the importance of
forward-looking beyond national borders to learn from eachother. The following ideas emerged from the Conference:
1.Participants reaffirmed the commitment to internationaltargets such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),
the New Urban Agenda under HABITAT III, Sendai
Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, and the Paris
Agreement under Conference of the Parties (COP21) tothe UNFCCC. As the international community accelerates
towards realizing sustainable growth, we see cities
working together to achieve the ambitious goal of carbon
neutrality. With a pronounced rise in urban populations
worldwide, cities are playing increasingly importantroles in directly supporting the lives of citizens. Cities
should proactively engage citizens by enabling platforms
for participatory planning alongside with the publicprivate collaboration for innovative solutions that enable
inclusiveness and an improved quality of life for Livable
Cities. We should also consider cities as a laboratory or“Urban Lab”to identify the changing dynamics of thecities and needs of their citizens.

2.Smart cities in Asia, especially those in emerging
economies, still face fundamental urban challenges inproviding clean water, disposing of waste water andsolid waste, supplying stable energy, and developing
effective transport systems. The importance of highquality infrastructure to address these issues deserves
increased recognition. In addition, cross-cutting issues suchas technology governance and technological innovation e.g.,
artificial intelligence (AI), industrial revolution 4.0 and 5.0,
the internet of things (IoT), robotics, block chain etc., aswell as co-creating effective and innovative urban solutions
should be discussed to determine their impacts on city
development.
3.City management expertise has been treated as tacitknowledge, as each city has substantively different setsof geopolitical parameters. The Conference emphasizedthat growing ICT capacity makes“open”and“big”
data more available to cities and the private sector, andat the same time managing cities will become evenmore complex due to ICT development, and new smart
technologies will reveal a potential to become a service
business. These trends provide opportunities to establish
business modalities such as CMaaS (City Management as
a Service). This approach makes elements of expertise incity management transferrable.
4.The Conference recognized the power and potential of theprivate sector in achieving development goals to co-create
sustainable cities and circular economy. In emerging
economies, the private sector has started to take leadingroles in area-wide urban development and introductionof innovative smart urban solutions. City leaders as well
as relevant international institutions should provide
facilitative platforms to engage citizens through this new
movement.
5.The importance of knowledge hubs such as the Y-PORT
Center and other venues for mutual learning werediscussed. We will continue to strengthen peer-topeer learning through digital platforms such as the
Asia Smart City Alliance (ASCA), pursue further citycollaboration among our development partners, and utilize
these opportunities as ideal venues to exchange ideas,
experiences, and innovations and make them available toconcerned parties
We will report the content of this Yokohama Declaration
to the 7th Asia Pacific Urban Forum (APUF7), to beconvened in Penang, Malaysia between on 15-17 October
2019, and to other relevant international conferences.

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Networking Event andInfrastructure
Site Visit Tours

Infrastructure Site Visit Tours  October 11 a.m.
ASCC and ASCN jointly organized three parallel Infrastructure Site Visit Tours on October 11. (total 56 participants)
Tour A

Food recycling /biogas generation plant(City of Yokohama : J Bio Food Recycle Co., Ltd.)At“J Bio FOOD RECYCLE,”biogas is generated from food waste through active microorganisms (methane fermentation) from which electricity is generated and supplied.

Networking Event
Networking lunches and evening receptions were held to facilitate exchanges among participants during ASCW.

Tour B

Sustainable Residential
Development(City of Yokohama : Kohoku New Town）“Kohoku New Town”in the City of Yokohama is an area showcasing a sustainable residential development by applying
the concept of the“Green Matrix”which preserves the original nature (green) while maintaining an active economy andrich culture in a commercial area.

Tour C

Open Innovated R&D Hub(City of Kawasaki : Tonomachi King Skyfront）“KING SKYFRONT”in City of Kawasaki is an open innovation hub that creates new industry from the world’s highest
standard R&D. It is one of the most advanced R&D zones for life science and environment fields, and is expected to growglobally.

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Reference 2 ASCC List of Speakers honorifics omitted

Appendix

Reference 1 Participating cities & organizations

57 cities,
20 countries(ASCW)

28［Overseas / alphabetical order］
Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei), Bandung (Indonesia), Bangkok (Thailand),Banyuwangi (Indonesia), Barisal (Bangladesh), Barcelona (Spain), Battambang(Cambodia), Cagayan de Oro City (Philippines), Cebu City (Philippines), Chonburi(Thailand), Colombo Municipal Council (Sri Lanka),Da Nang (Vietnam), Davao
City (Philippines), DKI Jakarta (Indonesia), Johor Bahru (Malaysia),Kuala Lumpur(Malaysia), Kuching (Malaysia), Lalitpur Metropolitan City (Nepal),Luang Prabang(Laos), Makassar City (Indonesia), Mandalay (Myanmar), Mandaue City (Philippines),
Nay Pyi Taw (Myanmar), Palmerston North (New Zealand), Phnom Penh City
(Cambodia),Phuket (Thailand), San Fernando City (Philippines), Sarawak (Malaysia),
Siem Reap (Cambodia),Sidoarjo Regency (Indonesia), Suva City (Fiji), Toronto(Canada), Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia), Vientiane (Laos), Yangon (Myanmar)［Japan / alphabetical order］
Aizuwakamatsu City, Fujieda City, Fukuoka City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Kakogawa
City, Kamakura City, Kashiwa City, Kawasaki City, Kitakyushu City, Kobe City,
Maizuru City, Masuda City, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Saitama City, Sapporo
City, Takamatsu City, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Toyota City, Tsukuba City,
Utsunomiya City, Yokohama City

October 8 / ASCW Opening
Role

Name

Affiliation

Title

Remarks from ASCN organizer,
representative of the Japanese government

Izumi Hiroto

Remarks from ASCC organizer,
representative of the host city

Hayashi FumikoCity of Yokohama

Mayor

Remarks from ASCN organizer,
representative of ASEAN

Aladdin Rillo

ASEAN

Deputy Secretary-General for
ASEAN Economic Community

Remarks from ASCC co-organizer

Michael Barrow

Asian Development Bank

Director General, Private Sector
Operations Department

Remarks from ASCC co-organizer

Miyazaki Masato

The World Bank

Special Representative in Japan

Special Advisor to the Prime
Minister of Japan

October 8 / ASCC Business Matching Stage
Role

Name

Affiliation

Title

Session a
SpeakerSeng Vannak

Phnom Penh Capital City

Director of Administration

Session a
Speaker

Marica Ratuki

Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport,Disaster
Management and Meteorological Services, Fiji

Principal Engineer, Strategic Planning Unit

Session a
Speaker

Marlo D. Ocleasa

Mandaue City

Head, City Planning andDevelopment Office-Department

Session a
Speaker

Datu Haji Safri Bin
Haji Zainudin

Ministry of Infrastructure and Port
Development, Sarawak,  Malaysia

Permanent Secretary

Session a
Speaker

Tanaka Hideki

JVCKENWOOD Corporation

Manager, Global Marketing Group, New Business
Development Department, DX Business Division

Session a
Speaker

Yoshitani Hirofumi

Mobile Innovation Co., Ltd.

Director, Global Business Planning &Promotion
Corporate Sales and Marketing Department II

Session b
Speaker

Kerry Megan Mara

Suva City Council

Special Administrator / City Councillor

Session b
SpeakerDavid F. Tumulak

Cebu City Government

Office of Councilor

Session b
Speaker

Purushottam Khadka

Lalitpur Metropolitan City

City Counselor

Session b
Speaker

Reluya, Lakambini G.

Organization LGU-SAN FERNANDO

Mayor

Session b
Speaker

Yokoyama Takayoshi

JVCKENWOOD Corporation

Assistant Manager, Global Marketing Group, New Business
Development Department, DX Business Division

Session b
SpeakerMiyazaki Ryo

OYO International Corporation

President

Session c
Speaker

Nor Fazilah Mohd
RazaliIskandar Regional Development Authority(IRDA)

Senior Vice President, Technology and Innovation

Session c
Speaker

Toyohara Hisashi

ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd.

Manager, Global Sales Dept Gr.1 sect,Sales & Marketing Dept. Fluid Division

Session c
SpeakerTobe Tatsuya  

Nihon Suido Consultants. Co.,Ltd.

Assistant Manager, Business Planning & Promotion
Department, Corporate Planning Headquarters

Session c
SpeakerPham Ngoc Bao

Institute for Global Environmental Strategies(IGES)

Senior Policy Researcher, Natural Resources andEcosystem Services

Session d
Speaker

Truong Quang Trung

Da Nang Industry and Trade Promotion
Center, Da Nang

Chief of the Industrial Promotion, Technical and Energy
Consultation Department

Session d
Speaker

Wakisaka Masaomi

MACNICA, Inc.

Director, Smart Infrastructure Business Promotion
OfficeSession d
Speaker

Najiran Syamsuddin

City Government of Makassar

Head of Department of Economic and Cooperation29

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Session 2

Role

Name

Affiliation

Title

Role

Name

Affiliation

Title

Session e
Speaker

Faishal Hasboon

Barisal City Corporation, Bangladesh

Health Officer

Introduction

Victor Mulas

World Bank Tokyo Development
Learning Center (TDLC)

Senior Program Officer

Session e
SpeakerYugi Sukriana

City of Bandung

Public Policy Team

Speaker

Fujimoto Kazufumi

Fukuoka City Government

Director, Planning, Planning & Coordination
Department, General Affairs & Planning Bureau

Session e
Speaker

Araceli G. Barlam

Local Government Unit of Mandaue City

Officer In Charge

Speaker

Tanabe Shigenori

Kobe City Government

Director, New Business Promotion Division

Session e
SpeakerAri Suryono

Government of Sidoarjo Regency

Head of Cooperation Division, Sidoarjo Investment andOne-stop integrated License Service

Speaker

Murakami Emiko

City of Kitakyushu

Director of Business Promotion, Kitakyushu Asian
Center for Low Carbon Society

Session e
Speaker

Ilangange
Dharmawardhana

Colombo Municipal Council

Chief Municipal Veterinary Surgeon

Speaker

Adachi Kosuke

City of Yokohama

Director for Policy Division, Policy Bureau

Session e
Speaker

Takahashi Gen

JFE Engineering Corporation

General Manager, Business Development, Overseas
Administration Department

Speaker

Eguchi Yoto

City of Yokohama

Director for 3R Promotion Division, Resources andWaste Recycling Bureau

Session e
Speaker

Okada Motoyuki

Finetech Co., Ltd.

President and CEO

Role

Name

Affiliation

Title

Session 3

Session f
Speaker

Najiran Syamsuddin

Government of Makassar

Department head, Department of Economic andCooperation

Session f
Speaker

Tserendulam
Shagdarsuren

Healthy City Network of Mongolia,
Ulaanbaatar

Director

Speaker

Ikehara Yosuke

WWF Japan

Climate and Energy Project Leader Conservation
Division

Session f
Speaker

LE Son Phong

Da Nang City

Vice Director, Department of Information andCommunication

Speaker

Noyama Kazumi

IKEA JapanStore Manager for IKEA Kohoku

Session f
SpeakerNakamura Kimihiro

Nikken Sekkei LTD

Chief Consultant, Electrical Engineer IoT Consulting
SectionSpeaker

Uehara Hideo

The Johnan Shinkin BankSME Support Department General Manager /Support Division Director

Session f
Speaker

Fujimoto Taro

Fujitsu Ltd. /JSCA

Business Creation Division /Leader of Smart Cities Infrastructure Study Group

Speaker

Okuno ShuheiCity of Yokohama

Deputy Director-General, Climate Change Policy
Headquarters

Session f
Speaker

Nagata Kentaro

DeNA Co., Ltd.

Senior Manager, Energy Business Development Office

October 10 / Session 1

Session 4
Role

Name

Affiliation

Title

Speaker

Lena Ng

AMATA CORPORATION PCL.

Chief Investment Officer

Role

Name

Affiliation

Title

Theme 1
Facilitator

Mary Jane Ortega

Y-PORT Center

Special Advisor

Speaker

Hirayama Yuta

World Economic Forum, Centre for theForth Industrial Revolution Japan

Project Specialist of IoT, Robotics and Smart City

Theme 2
Facilitator

Sanjay Joshi

Asian Development Bank

Principal Urban Development Specialist

Speaker

Pracha Asawateera

Digital Economy Promotion Agency(DEPA) Southern, Thailand

Vice President

Theme 3
Facilitator

Uchida Togo

ICLEI Japan

Director

Speaker

Victor Mulas

World Bank Tokyo Development
Learning Center (TDLC)

Senior Program Officer

Theme 4
Facilitator

Kaji Yoshimitsu

Kamakura City /Plantec Consulting

Councillor /AdvisorSpeaker

Daniela Schmidt

Asian Development Bank

Urban Development Specialist

Theme 5
Facilitator

Alfonzo Vegara

Y-PORT Center

Special Advisor

Speaker

Hashimoto Toru

City of Yokohama

Executive Director for Development Cooperation
Department, International Affairs Bureau

Theme 6
Facilitator

Hirata Kendra

CITYNET Yokohama Project OfficeDirector of Programs

Facilitator

Alfonzo Vegara

Y-PORT Center

Special Advisor

Role

Name

Affiliation

Title

Speaker

Reijeli Taylor

iTakuei Land Trust Board (TLTB),Fuji

Manager, Strategic Planning, Change Management& Special Projects

Speaker

Wanglin Yan

Keio University

Professor, Faculty of Environment and Information
Studies

Speaker

Sanjay Joshi

Asian Development Bank

Principal Urban Development Specialist

Session 530

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Tsutsui Yuji

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Japan

Director, City Planning Survey and Information
Office, City Planning Division, City Bureau

Speaker

Kaji Yoshimitsu

Kamakura City /Plantec Consulting

Councillor /AdvisorFacilitator

Jie Bai

Asian Development Bank

Urban Development Specialist   

Session 6
Role

Name

Affiliation

Title

Keynote Speaker /Commentator

Pitchaya
Sirivunnabood

Asian Development Bank Institute

Capacity Building and Training Economist

Commentator

Shreyas P. BharuleAsian Development Bank InstituteResearch AssociateCommentator

Furukawa Haruka

SLUSH Tokyo

CEO

Commentator

Saito Nobuaki

City of Yokohama

Deputy Director of New Industry Creation Division,
Economic Affairs Bureau

Facilitator

Hirata Kendra

CITYNET Yokohama Project OfficeDirector of Programs

Closing Panel

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Role

Name

Affiliation

Title

Part 1
SpeakerMary Jane Ortega

Y-PORT Center

Special Advisor

Part 1
Speaker

Victor Mulas

World Bank Tokyo Development
Learning Center (TDLC)

Senior Program Officer

Part 1
Speaker

Okuno ShuheiCity of Yokohama

Deputy Director-General, Climate Change Policy
Headquarters

Part 1
Speaker

Alfonso Vegara

Y-PORT Center

Special Advisor

Part 1
Speaker

Jie Bai

Asian Development Bank

Urban Development Specialist

Part 2
Speaker

Akaishi Koichi

Cabinet Secretariat, Japan

Vice-Minister for Innovation Policy

Part 2
SpeakerMary Jane Ortega

Y-PORT Center

Special Advisor

Part 2
Speaker

Pracha Asawateera

Digital Economy Promotion Agency(DEPA) Southern, Thailand

Vice President

Part 2
Speaker

Alfonzo Vegara

Y-PORT Center

Special Advisor

Part 2
Speaker

Nobutoki Masato

Smart City Institute Japan

Executive Advisor

Part 2
Speaker

Victor Mulas

World Bank Tokyo Development
Learning Center (TDLC)

Senior Program Officer

Part 2
Speaker

Chul Ju Kim

Asian Development Bank Institute

Deputy Dean (Capacity Building and Training andSpecial Activities)

Part1 & 2
Moderator

Bindu N. Lohani

Y-PORT Center

Special Advisor

Yokohama Declaration

Akaoka Ken

City of Yokohama

Director General, International Affairs Bureau

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