Binay shows Makati dev't
Manila Bulletin
February 2, 2011
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President and Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) Chairman Jejomar C. Binay expressed his confidence that the Philippines can emerge as a model for sustainable urban development and management.
In his talk before World Bank (WB) staff during the Sustainable Development Network (SDN) annual meeting in Washington DC on Tuesday (United States time), Binay used Makati as an example of how to plan and implement programs and projects that are mindful of sustainable development.
“The improvement of our constituents’ quality of life is at the core of our efforts in urban renewal and development,” he said.
The Vice President also underscored the need to build a stronger partnership with local government units (LGUs) in order to stimulate economic growth and alleviate poverty.
“I envision complementation of efforts and collaboration in urban strategies where both the national government and LGUs focus on making pro-poor policies a priority,” the Vice President said.
He added that the government must act not only to foster awareness and enroll participation, but also to engage stakeholders and empower communities over the long term.
“We must ensure that the planning is people-centered so that no one is left behind. We must reach out and talk to the grass roots as well as build the capabilities of those closer to them, the LGUs,” Binay said.
The World Bank requested Binay to talk on urban development, recognizing his role as former mayor of Makati and as HUDCC chairman.
His talk was preceded by a keynote address on disaster risk management to World Bank officers and representatives during the same SDN meeting. (JC Bello Ruiz)
“The improvement of our constituents’ quality of life is at the core of our efforts in urban renewal and development,” he said.
The Vice President also underscored the need to build a stronger partnership with local government units (LGUs) in order to stimulate economic growth and alleviate poverty.
“I envision complementation of efforts and collaboration in urban strategies where both the national government and LGUs focus on making pro-poor policies a priority,” the Vice President said.
He added that the government must act not only to foster awareness and enroll participation, but also to engage stakeholders and empower communities over the long term.
“We must ensure that the planning is people-centered so that no one is left behind. We must reach out and talk to the grass roots as well as build the capabilities of those closer to them, the LGUs,” Binay said.
The World Bank requested Binay to talk on urban development, recognizing his role as former mayor of Makati and as HUDCC chairman.
His talk was preceded by a keynote address on disaster risk management to World Bank officers and representatives during the same SDN meeting. (JC Bello Ruiz)
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