This is IMPORTANT! Please read this post by my Pakistani cyber-friend, Mayraj. I think she has hit upon a gold mine.
I am so glad that some one else thinks 'local governance' is panacea for our part of the world.
Farida
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:06:34 -0700
From: fmayraj@yahoo.com
Subject: Fw: ZIbo City is a star performer and shows how decentralized cities grow the economy
To: farida_majid@hotmail.com
I am so glad that some one else thinks 'local governance' is panacea for our part of the world.
Farida
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:06:34 -0700
From: fmayraj@yahoo.com
Subject: Fw: ZIbo City is a star performer and shows how decentralized cities grow the economy
To: farida_majid@hotmail.com
What Asia Peace readers do not know. I am a local government consultant.
I recently share the message today with friends who unlike those at Asia Peace are interested in local governance. The first message was below so you should read that firsat then read thias follow-up message.
Zibo is a city region in western terminology. It is a quite star! As I have mentioned no one does integrated governance over large areas like China. Tokyo and Seoul are closest examples; but, China has more depth and diversity- not to mention hundreds of examples!
SEE:
According to 2007/2008 Global City Competitiveness Report released by Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Zibo was among the top 20 cities in the world who enjoy the fastest economic growth between 2001 and 2005.
According to Oriental Outlook MagazineIssue No.1, 2009, Zibo ranks No.1 on the list of cities with reasonable real estate prices in China, also No.2 on the list of cities with good public security.[2] In 2009, the city was awarded as among "Best 10 Harmonious Cities that enjoy Sustainable Development in China".
Zibo governs 5 districts (Zhangdian, Zichuan, Boshan, Zhoucun and Linzi) and each of these districts has a distinct downtown area of their own. The T-shaped city has a total area of 5,938 square kilometers-three counties (Huantai, Gaoqing and Yiyuan) include; the total population of the city is 4.18 million, of which 2.76 million are in the city proper.
The prefecture-level city of Zibo administers 8 county-level divisions, including 5 districts and 3 counties. What may interests people may be the independence of all the city districts.
The name of Zibo's districts are:Zhangdian District(张店区, also the place where the municipal government locate), Zichuan District(淄川区), Boshan District(博山区), Linzi District(临淄区) and Zhoucun District(周村区). The three counties that are within the jurisdictional boundaries of this city are: Huantai County(桓台县), Gaoqing County(高青县) and Yiyuan County(沂源县).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zibo
It has a twinning with Surrey in UK:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/ surrey/hi/people_and_places/ nature/newsid_8659000/8659519. stm
A guide to Zibo City in The People's Republic of China
The article I shared earlier (with those friends who do want to know) about this city was:
http://www.thestreet.com/ story/11042072/1/china- chemical-chairman-and-ceo- receives-zhoucun-district- award.html
ZIBO CITY, China, March 14, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- China Chemical Corp. (OTCBB:CHCC) ("China Chemical" or the "Company"), a manufacturer of organic chemicals used in a broad spectrum of industrial and consumer goods applications, announced today that the Company's Chairman and CEO, Mr. Lu Feng, has been recognized by the government to showcase his contribution to the economic development of Zhoucun District, one of five districts that comprise the regional municipality of Zibo City. This award is given to those business owners in Zibo City who are the highest tax contributors in their respective districts.
Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Lu said: "I have been part of this company for nearly 20 years, and I am proud to be an integral part of the economic development of Zibo City, and more specifically the district that has supported China Chemical's growth. We look forward to continuing our business relationships and supporting our local government."
Meanwhile more about Zhoucon which has its own local authority like other parts of Zibo.
http://www.unhabitat.org/bestpractices/2010/mainview.asp?BPID=2373
Preservation Initiative of Historical and Cultural Heritage of Zhoucun Ancient Town, Zibo City, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
I have started using google alerts. It has bagged me 3 good news items and I just recently started.
http://www.thestreet.com/story/11042072/1/china-chemical-chairman-and-ceo-receives-zhoucun-district-award.html
ZIBO CITY, China, March 14, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- China Chemical Corp. (OTCBB:CHCC) ("China Chemical" or the "Company"), a manufacturer of organic chemicals used in a broad spectrum of industrial and consumer goods applications, announced today that the Company's Chairman and CEO, Mr. Lu Feng, has been recognized by the government to showcase his contribution to the economic development of Zhoucun District, one of five districts that comprise the regional municipality of Zibo City. This award is given to those business owners in Zibo City who are the highest tax contributors in their respective districts.
Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Lu said: "I have been part of this company for nearly 20 years, and I am proud to be an integral part of the economic development of Zibo City, and more specifically the district that has supported China Chemical's growth. We look forward to continuing our business relationships and supporting our local government."
Here is my 3d piece of news from Europe.
It is stated here in pertinent part:
"We are also witnessing today a new trend of municipal Eurodistricts, with bordering towns setting up structures for joint management and decision-making, so-to-speak the ultimate twinning. For example, the host city of the Congress � Strasbourg � is creating the Strasbourg-Ortenau Eurodisctrict with its German counterparts across the border. In South-East Europe, we have the South Adriatic Eurodistrict, which has been operating successfully and which was presented to the Congress at one of its recent sessions.
Eurodistricts are a good example of inter-municipal cooperation, which is also represented in numerous municipal networks operating in Europe today � such as Cities for Local Integration Policy, Cities for Children, Energy Cities, Intercultural Cities or Cities for Human Rights, to name but a few. The Congress fully supports the development of inter-municipal cooperation which needs to be fostered in South-East Europe."
https://wcd.coe.int/wcd/ ViewDoc.jsp?id=1758589&Site= Congress&BackColorInternet= C3C3C3&BackColorIntranet= CACC9A&BackColorLogged=EFEA9C
NEXPO � NALAS International Municipal Fair
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 10-11 March 2011
Intervention by President Keith Whitmore, Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, Council of Europe
By the way, looks like at least one person in South Asia understands how China grew their economy.
"China is one example, which despite being a communist country, has a robust local government system which helped it develop into one of the biggest economies of the world and it's growing. It is estimated that by 2025, China would have 200 more cities with a population of over one million."
"China is one example, which despite being a communist country, has a robust local government system which helped it develop into one of the biggest economies of the world and it's growing. It is estimated that by 2025, China would have 200 more cities with a population of over one million."
The only panacea and 'feudocracy'
Zibo is a city region in western terminology. It is a quite star! As I have mentioned no one does integrated governance over large areas like China. Tokyo and Seoul are closest examples; but, China has more depth and diversity- not to mention hundreds of examples!
SEE:
According to 2007/2008 Global City Competitiveness Report released by Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Zibo was among the top 20 cities in the world who enjoy the fastest economic growth between 2001 and 2005.
According to Oriental Outlook MagazineIssue No.1, 2009, Zibo ranks No.1 on the list of cities with reasonable real estate prices in China, also No.2 on the list of cities with good public security.[2] In 2009, the city was awarded as among "Best 10 Harmonious Cities that enjoy Sustainable Development in China".
Zibo governs 5 districts (Zhangdian, Zichuan, Boshan, Zhoucun and Linzi) and each of these districts has a distinct downtown area of their own. The T-shaped city has a total area of 5,938 square kilometers-three counties (Huantai, Gaoqing and Yiyuan) include; the total population of the city is 4.18 million, of which 2.76 million are in the city proper.
The prefecture-level city of Zibo administers 8 county-level divisions, including 5 districts and 3 counties. What may interests people may be the independence of all the city districts.
The name of Zibo's districts are:Zhangdian District(张店区, also the place where the municipal government locate), Zichuan District(淄川区), Boshan District(博山区), Linzi District(临淄区) and Zhoucun District(周村区). The three counties that are within the jurisdictional boundaries of this city are: Huantai County(桓台县), Gaoqing County(高青县) and Yiyuan County(沂源县).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zibo
It has a twinning with Surrey in UK:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/ surrey/hi/people_and_places/ nature/newsid_8659000/8659519. stm
A guide to Zibo City in The People's Republic of China
Surrey welcomes visitors from Zibo city in China
The article I shared earlier (with those friends who do want to know) about this city was:
http://www.thestreet.com/ story/11042072/1/china- chemical-chairman-and-ceo- receives-zhoucun-district- award.html
China Chemical Chairman And CEO Receives Zhoucun District Award
ZIBO CITY, China, March 14, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- China Chemical Corp. (OTCBB:CHCC) ("China Chemical" or the "Company"), a manufacturer of organic chemicals used in a broad spectrum of industrial and consumer goods applications, announced today that the Company's Chairman and CEO, Mr. Lu Feng, has been recognized by the government to showcase his contribution to the economic development of Zhoucun District, one of five districts that comprise the regional municipality of Zibo City. This award is given to those business owners in Zibo City who are the highest tax contributors in their respective districts.
Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Lu said: "I have been part of this company for nearly 20 years, and I am proud to be an integral part of the economic development of Zibo City, and more specifically the district that has supported China Chemical's growth. We look forward to continuing our business relationships and supporting our local government."
Meanwhile more about Zhoucon which has its own local authority like other parts of Zibo.
http://www.unhabitat.org/bestpractices/2010/mainview.asp?BPID=2373
Preservation Initiative of Historical and Cultural Heritage of Zhoucun Ancient Town, Zibo City, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
From: Mayraj Fahim
Sent: Mon, March 14, 2011 5:31:57 PM
Subject: China Chemical Chairman And CEO Receives Zhoucun District Award
Subject: China Chemical Chairman And CEO Receives Zhoucun District Award
I have started using google alerts. It has bagged me 3 good news items and I just recently started.
First item was news that one of the laggard Canadian provinces is moving toward integrated governance. [Note:BC officials have told me they are now where they were in 1965-Ouch!]
Anyway, I have 3 new example why integrated governance continues to be the silent revolution.
Here is an example of how decentralized cities in China grow their economies:
Here is an example of how decentralized cities in China grow their economies:
http://www.thestreet.com/story/11042072/1/china-chemical-chairman-and-ceo-receives-zhoucun-district-award.html
China Chemical Chairman And CEO Receives Zhoucun District Award
ZIBO CITY, China, March 14, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- China Chemical Corp. (OTCBB:CHCC) ("China Chemical" or the "Company"), a manufacturer of organic chemicals used in a broad spectrum of industrial and consumer goods applications, announced today that the Company's Chairman and CEO, Mr. Lu Feng, has been recognized by the government to showcase his contribution to the economic development of Zhoucun District, one of five districts that comprise the regional municipality of Zibo City. This award is given to those business owners in Zibo City who are the highest tax contributors in their respective districts.
Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Lu said: "I have been part of this company for nearly 20 years, and I am proud to be an integral part of the economic development of Zibo City, and more specifically the district that has supported China Chemical's growth. We look forward to continuing our business relationships and supporting our local government."
Here is my 3d piece of news from Europe.
It is stated here in pertinent part:
"We are also witnessing today a new trend of municipal Eurodistricts, with bordering towns setting up structures for joint management and decision-making, so-to-speak the ultimate twinning. For example, the host city of the Congress � Strasbourg � is creating the Strasbourg-Ortenau Eurodisctrict with its German counterparts across the border. In South-East Europe, we have the South Adriatic Eurodistrict, which has been operating successfully and which was presented to the Congress at one of its recent sessions.
Eurodistricts are a good example of inter-municipal cooperation, which is also represented in numerous municipal networks operating in Europe today � such as Cities for Local Integration Policy, Cities for Children, Energy Cities, Intercultural Cities or Cities for Human Rights, to name but a few. The Congress fully supports the development of inter-municipal cooperation which needs to be fostered in South-East Europe."
https://wcd.coe.int/wcd/ ViewDoc.jsp?id=1758589&Site= Congress&BackColorInternet= C3C3C3&BackColorIntranet= CACC9A&BackColorLogged=EFEA9C
NEXPO � NALAS International Municipal Fair
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 10-11 March 2011
Intervention by President Keith Whitmore, Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, Council of Europe
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