At the World Cities Summit 2024, I immersed myself in a session hosted by the UNDP Global Centre in Singapore. Reconnecting with the forward-thinking team at Arup solidified my dedication to sustainable urban development. Interactions with Malaysian leaders Dr. Maimunah Mohd Sharif and Nga Kor Ming resonated deeply.
At the World Cities Summit 🇸🇬 #WCS2024, I started this morning by immersing myself in a session hosted by the UNDP Global Centre, Singapore. The topic? “Designed for People: Expert Insights on Building Smarter Cities.” This prelude to their upcoming report on “How Open Source is Shaping the Cities of the Future” left me inspired.
Reengaging with the forward-thinking team at Arup (sponsor), including Michael Chadney whom I encountered previously, has further solidified my dedication to the principles of sustainable urban development (#SDGs).
But it was my interactions with Malaysian leaders 🇲🇾— Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif, former UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) leader, and Nga Kor Ming, Malaysia’s Minister of Housing and Local Authorities—that truly resonated.
Last but not least, I also had the honor of discussing a tangible proposal to become an ‘Impact Facilitator’ for a #smartcity initiative in the region. 🍀
Gratitude to my Singaporean friends and colleagues 🇸🇬 for making this event memorable ! 🙏🏼
