http://safecities.economist.com/safe-cities-index-2017
Safe Cities Index 2017: Security in a rapidly urbanising world
60 CITIES RESULT ANALYSES
The paper analyses the results of the 2017 index, both overall and by each of the four categories: digital security, health security, infrastructure security, and personal security.
Additional insight into the index results and urban safety, more generally, was gained through interviews with experts.
WORLD MOST UNSAFE CITY
49 Bangkok 60.05
58 Dhaka * 47.37
59 Yangon * 46.47
60 Karachi * 38.77
The Economist Intelligence Unit has launched a new index measuring urban safety and security. Get the full report on http://safecities.economist.com
The Safe Cities Index 2015, sponsored by NEC, ranks 50 cities worldwide across five continents.
The Index introduces a new definition of urban safety. Every cityâs ranking is based on an average score across four categories: digital security, health security, infrastructure safety and personal safety.
The costs of living and doing business in New York City are high, but not as high as in some others, including London and Tokyo, Mr. Abruzzese said. New Yorkâs most glaring weakness has been in the management of the environment and preparation to cope with storms and other natural disasters, he said. (The New York Times)
The A.T. Kearney Global Cities Index, now in its fifth edition, provides a unique assessment of global engagement for 125 cities across all continents and regions. The companion Global Cities Outlook evaluates the future potential of those same cities based on how quickly they are improving across the leading dimensions of personal well-being, economics, innovation, and governance.
When Tech meets Culture: perspectives from AfricaSpeck&Tech
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ABSTRACT: This talk introduces some of the problematics about International Development Aid going through the highlights of my work experience as ICT manager in an international development project in Sierra Leone. Moreover, it will give different perspectives about Africa compared to the one usually portrayed by media, highlighting some success stories of African innovations and discussing the role of technology in tackling some of the future African continentâs challenges.
BIO: Luca Cimonetti worked as software engineer in several European countries: Austria, Netherlands and France. Following my interest for ICT4D, I recently worked as ICT manager in an international development project in Sierra Leone with the aim of building a national emergency medical service. I am currently working as freelance web developer based in Trento.
The Economist Intelligence Unit has launched a new index measuring urban safety and security. Get the full report on http://safecities.economist.com
The Safe Cities Index 2015, sponsored by NEC, ranks 50 cities worldwide across five continents.
The Index introduces a new definition of urban safety. Every cityâs ranking is based on an average score across four categories: digital security, health security, infrastructure safety and personal safety.
The costs of living and doing business in New York City are high, but not as high as in some others, including London and Tokyo, Mr. Abruzzese said. New Yorkâs most glaring weakness has been in the management of the environment and preparation to cope with storms and other natural disasters, he said. (The New York Times)
The A.T. Kearney Global Cities Index, now in its fifth edition, provides a unique assessment of global engagement for 125 cities across all continents and regions. The companion Global Cities Outlook evaluates the future potential of those same cities based on how quickly they are improving across the leading dimensions of personal well-being, economics, innovation, and governance.
When Tech meets Culture: perspectives from AfricaSpeck&Tech
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ABSTRACT: This talk introduces some of the problematics about International Development Aid going through the highlights of my work experience as ICT manager in an international development project in Sierra Leone. Moreover, it will give different perspectives about Africa compared to the one usually portrayed by media, highlighting some success stories of African innovations and discussing the role of technology in tackling some of the future African continentâs challenges.
BIO: Luca Cimonetti worked as software engineer in several European countries: Austria, Netherlands and France. Following my interest for ICT4D, I recently worked as ICT manager in an international development project in Sierra Leone with the aim of building a national emergency medical service. I am currently working as freelance web developer based in Trento.
London moves up markedly but New York shows continued strength
London advances four spots from last year to a virtual lock with New York at the top and finishes first in city gateway, a new category that measures international connectivity. New York performs well across the board but wins no individual category, showing diverse strengths. Paris rises four spots to number four this year, coming in first in demographics and livability and narrowly second to London in city gateway, showing that despite the eurozoneâs continuing economic instability, The long-term investment that builds a great urban center also lends resilience to weather the storms. Overall, relative bands of performance remain similar to 2011.
Smart cities-what's in it for citizens report: Smart Cities Technologies Give...DESMOND YUEN
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The concept of âsmart cities,â which employs Internet of Things (IoT) technologies such as connected sensors, meters and lights to collect and analyze data to improve public infrastructure and services, holds the promise to dramatically change the way citizens live, work and get around. But is there a way to tangibly measure these benefits?
Yes, there is. An Intel-sponsored study by Juniper Research estimates that smart cities have the potential to âgive backâ a remarkable 125 hours to every resident every year. Additionally, the study ranks the top 20 smart cities worldwide across four key areas: mobility, health care, public safety and productivity, and reveals how these cities deliver positive outcomes for increased time savings and productivity, increases in health and overall quality of life, and a safer environment.
How relevant is the age of a city in determining its interest in, and ability to use, 'big data'? This briefing explores how both old and new cities have distinct advantages and disadvantages in their ability to use big data effectively, the lessons they can learn from each other, and their common challenges.
The population of cities around the world is increasing, and cities are struggling to cope.
As a silent force transforming the world, technology is now being used to manage the rapid urbanization process and create smarter cities.
The Internet of Things (IoT) has become an important part of creating a more efficient, sustainable, and resilient city, and demonstrated the growing impact it will have on people and the planet.
Digital Twin Cities are advanced urban areas where physical and digital realms are integrated, allowing for data-driven management, intelligent services, and interactive systems. READ MORE
Those interested in the subject for academic reasons are invited to visiti and read at Academia [https://uam.academia.edu/OlgaGil]: Smart Cities Track 3 169 Gil Innovations of Governance in Cities and Urban Regions. EURA Conference 2013.
ABSTRACT
In order to study innovations of governance in cities and urban regions we have chosen
to do research on smart cities and policies in a comparative perspective. This research
is an exploratory comparative study of cities emphasizing different ways to address the
definition and implementation of the smart concept. We analyze and compare cases from China, Japan, Malaysia, Spain and United States to find out differences and
commonalities in smart city governance and public policies. Based on these cases, we
also draw tentative conclusions for governance and public urban planning in the areas
and management and organization, technology, policy context, people and communities,
economy, built in infrastructure and natural environment.
smartcities, shanghai, iskandar, japan, new york, malaga, amsterdam, santander, tarragona, citizen, participation
El estudio analiza treinta grandes urbes de todo el mundo -a partir de 67 variables agrupadas en diez grandes indicadores-, consideradas buenos ejemplos de cĂłmo debe ser una ciudad moderna y atractiva. Londres vuelve a ocupar la primera posiciĂłn por delante de Singapur y Toronto. Madrid se sitĂșa en el lugar nĂșmero 16 y destaca por su capacidad e influencia econĂłmica.
What factors drive policy transfer in smart city developmentAraz Taeihagh
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Abstract
Smart city initiatives are viewed as an input to existing urban systems to solve various problems faced by modern cities. Making cities smarter implies not only technological innovation and deployment, but also having smart people and effective policies. Cities can acquire knowledge and incorporate governance lessons from other jurisdictions to develop smart city initiatives that are unique to the local contexts. We conducted two rounds of surveys involving 23 experts on an e-Delphi platform to consolidate their opinion on factors that facilitate policy transfer among smart cities. Findings show a consensus on the importance of six factors: having a policy entrepreneur; financial instruments; citiesâ enthusiasm for policy learning; capacity building; explicit regulatory mechanisms; and policy adaptation to local contexts. Correspondingly, three policy recommendations were drawn. Formalizing collaborative mechanisms and joint partnerships between cities, setting up regional or international networks of smart cities, and establishing smart city repositories to collect useful case studies for urban planning and governance lessons will accelerate policy transfer for smart city development. This study sheds light on effective ways policymakers can foster policy learning and transfer, especially when a jurisdiction's capacity is insufficient to deal with the uncertainties and challenges ahead.
The fifth edition of the report ranks Stockholm first followed by London, Paris, Singapore and Copenhagen.
The 2014 edition of the Networked Society City Index examines and ranks 40 cities from around the world, looking at their performance, challenges and opportunities in terms of ICT, sustainability and development. The extensive research gives us a glimpse into the future of the city.
The report also continues to explore the connection between ICT maturity and triple bottom line development in cities around the world.
One of the key findings from the report is the fact that cities with a low ICT maturity tend to be improving their ICT maturity faster than high performing cities, indicating a catch-up effect. Many cities also have the opportunity to leapfrog by avoiding expensive and increasingly obsolete physical infrastructure and instead move straight ahead to advanced mobile technology.
Stockholmâs top ranking is thanks to its well-developed ICT infrastructure, extremely well-developed open data and e-services and high-quality access to both fixed and mobile broadband, thanks to extensive infrastructure rollouts.
Autonomous vehicles for smart and sustainable cities an in-depth exploratio...Araz Taeihagh
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Amidst rapid urban development, sustainable transportation solutions are required to meet the increasing demands for mobility whilst mitigating the potentially negative social, economic, and environmental impacts. This study analyses autonomous vehicles (AVs) as a potential transportation solution for smart and sustainable development. We identified privacy and cybersecurity risks of AVs as crucial to the development of smart and sustainable cities and examined the steps taken by governments around the world to address these risks. We highlight the literature that supports why AVs are essential for smart and sustainable development. We then identify the aspects of privacy and cybersecurity in AVs that are important for smart and sustainable development. Lastly, we review the efforts taken by federal governments in the US, the UK, China, Australia, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Germany, France, and the EU, and by US state governments to address AV-related privacy and cybersecurity risks in-depth. Overall, the actions taken by governments to address privacy risks are mainly in the form of regulations or voluntary guidelines. To address cybersecurity risks, governments have mostly resorted to regulations that are not specific to AVs and are conducting research and fostering research collaborations with the private sector.
A report looking at comparative rankings of cities specifically
within APEC across multiple indicators; including housing, hard infrastructure, cultural vibrancy, tolerance and inclusion.
The purpose of this report is to take 50 of the worldâs most prominent cities and look at how viable they are as places to live, their environmental impact, their financial stability, and how these elements complement one another.
All 50 of these brilliantly different cities are in various stages of evolution â some being further along the sustainability journey than others. Each possesses its own geolocation and cultural distinctions but shares common urban challenges in the areas of job creation, mobility, resiliency and improving the quality of life of its residents.
NB: Press Cutting Service
This article is culled from daily press coverage from around the world. It is posted on the Urban Gateway by way of keeping all users informed about matters of interest. The opinion expressed in this article is that of the author and in no way reflects the opinion of UN-Habitat
Author: ARCADIS
Category: Report
Constant vigilance and insightful analysis are a governmentâs best defences against crime. Easier said than done. With limited human and digital resources, many cities are beginning to solve crimes, and avoid the conditions that enable them, by tapping into the eyes, ears and phones of their best and most abundant asset: citizens.
What cities make the best destinations for career-oriented professionals? How do locations stack up against each other?
Find out in the Career city index.
Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) AAPP report in Burmese The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma), also known as AAPP,
is a non-profit human rights organization based in Mae Sot, Thailand. AAPP was founded in 2000
by former political prisoners living in exile on the Thai/Burma border.
Since then, the organization has been run by former political prisoners,
with two offices being opened inside Burma in 2012, one in Rangoon and the other in Mandalay.
AAPP advocates and lobbies for the release of remaining political prisoners and
for the improvement of the lives of political prisoners after their release.
The various assistance programs for political prisoners and their family members
are aimed at ensuring they have access to education, vocational trainings, mental
health counseling and healthcare.
Identity crisis ethnicity and conflict in myanmar crisis groupMYO AUNG Myanmar
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REPORT 312 / ASIA 28 AUGUST 2020
Identity Crisis: Ethnicity and Conflict in Myanmar
Ethnicity and conflict are tightly linked in Myanmar, as communal groups take up arms to press grievances for which they have found no other recourse. The problem calls for dialogue and deep reform, but meanwhile authorities can take smaller steps to indicate their positive intent.
https://www.crisisgroup.org/asia/south-east-asia/myanmar/312-identity-crisis-ethnicity-and-conflict-myanmar?utm_source=Sign+Up+to+Crisis+Group%27s+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=1732944c02-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_28_08_41_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1dab8c11ea-1732944c02-359431769
Asia Foundation. Note that the data are from 2016, so this map does not represent the current situation on
London moves up markedly but New York shows continued strength
London advances four spots from last year to a virtual lock with New York at the top and finishes first in city gateway, a new category that measures international connectivity. New York performs well across the board but wins no individual category, showing diverse strengths. Paris rises four spots to number four this year, coming in first in demographics and livability and narrowly second to London in city gateway, showing that despite the eurozoneâs continuing economic instability, The long-term investment that builds a great urban center also lends resilience to weather the storms. Overall, relative bands of performance remain similar to 2011.
Smart cities-what's in it for citizens report: Smart Cities Technologies Give...DESMOND YUEN
Â
The concept of âsmart cities,â which employs Internet of Things (IoT) technologies such as connected sensors, meters and lights to collect and analyze data to improve public infrastructure and services, holds the promise to dramatically change the way citizens live, work and get around. But is there a way to tangibly measure these benefits?
Yes, there is. An Intel-sponsored study by Juniper Research estimates that smart cities have the potential to âgive backâ a remarkable 125 hours to every resident every year. Additionally, the study ranks the top 20 smart cities worldwide across four key areas: mobility, health care, public safety and productivity, and reveals how these cities deliver positive outcomes for increased time savings and productivity, increases in health and overall quality of life, and a safer environment.
How relevant is the age of a city in determining its interest in, and ability to use, 'big data'? This briefing explores how both old and new cities have distinct advantages and disadvantages in their ability to use big data effectively, the lessons they can learn from each other, and their common challenges.
The population of cities around the world is increasing, and cities are struggling to cope.
As a silent force transforming the world, technology is now being used to manage the rapid urbanization process and create smarter cities.
The Internet of Things (IoT) has become an important part of creating a more efficient, sustainable, and resilient city, and demonstrated the growing impact it will have on people and the planet.
Digital Twin Cities are advanced urban areas where physical and digital realms are integrated, allowing for data-driven management, intelligent services, and interactive systems. READ MORE
Those interested in the subject for academic reasons are invited to visiti and read at Academia [https://uam.academia.edu/OlgaGil]: Smart Cities Track 3 169 Gil Innovations of Governance in Cities and Urban Regions. EURA Conference 2013.
ABSTRACT
In order to study innovations of governance in cities and urban regions we have chosen
to do research on smart cities and policies in a comparative perspective. This research
is an exploratory comparative study of cities emphasizing different ways to address the
definition and implementation of the smart concept. We analyze and compare cases from China, Japan, Malaysia, Spain and United States to find out differences and
commonalities in smart city governance and public policies. Based on these cases, we
also draw tentative conclusions for governance and public urban planning in the areas
and management and organization, technology, policy context, people and communities,
economy, built in infrastructure and natural environment.
smartcities, shanghai, iskandar, japan, new york, malaga, amsterdam, santander, tarragona, citizen, participation
El estudio analiza treinta grandes urbes de todo el mundo -a partir de 67 variables agrupadas en diez grandes indicadores-, consideradas buenos ejemplos de cĂłmo debe ser una ciudad moderna y atractiva. Londres vuelve a ocupar la primera posiciĂłn por delante de Singapur y Toronto. Madrid se sitĂșa en el lugar nĂșmero 16 y destaca por su capacidad e influencia econĂłmica.
What factors drive policy transfer in smart city developmentAraz Taeihagh
Â
Abstract
Smart city initiatives are viewed as an input to existing urban systems to solve various problems faced by modern cities. Making cities smarter implies not only technological innovation and deployment, but also having smart people and effective policies. Cities can acquire knowledge and incorporate governance lessons from other jurisdictions to develop smart city initiatives that are unique to the local contexts. We conducted two rounds of surveys involving 23 experts on an e-Delphi platform to consolidate their opinion on factors that facilitate policy transfer among smart cities. Findings show a consensus on the importance of six factors: having a policy entrepreneur; financial instruments; citiesâ enthusiasm for policy learning; capacity building; explicit regulatory mechanisms; and policy adaptation to local contexts. Correspondingly, three policy recommendations were drawn. Formalizing collaborative mechanisms and joint partnerships between cities, setting up regional or international networks of smart cities, and establishing smart city repositories to collect useful case studies for urban planning and governance lessons will accelerate policy transfer for smart city development. This study sheds light on effective ways policymakers can foster policy learning and transfer, especially when a jurisdiction's capacity is insufficient to deal with the uncertainties and challenges ahead.
The fifth edition of the report ranks Stockholm first followed by London, Paris, Singapore and Copenhagen.
The 2014 edition of the Networked Society City Index examines and ranks 40 cities from around the world, looking at their performance, challenges and opportunities in terms of ICT, sustainability and development. The extensive research gives us a glimpse into the future of the city.
The report also continues to explore the connection between ICT maturity and triple bottom line development in cities around the world.
One of the key findings from the report is the fact that cities with a low ICT maturity tend to be improving their ICT maturity faster than high performing cities, indicating a catch-up effect. Many cities also have the opportunity to leapfrog by avoiding expensive and increasingly obsolete physical infrastructure and instead move straight ahead to advanced mobile technology.
Stockholmâs top ranking is thanks to its well-developed ICT infrastructure, extremely well-developed open data and e-services and high-quality access to both fixed and mobile broadband, thanks to extensive infrastructure rollouts.
Autonomous vehicles for smart and sustainable cities an in-depth exploratio...Araz Taeihagh
Â
Amidst rapid urban development, sustainable transportation solutions are required to meet the increasing demands for mobility whilst mitigating the potentially negative social, economic, and environmental impacts. This study analyses autonomous vehicles (AVs) as a potential transportation solution for smart and sustainable development. We identified privacy and cybersecurity risks of AVs as crucial to the development of smart and sustainable cities and examined the steps taken by governments around the world to address these risks. We highlight the literature that supports why AVs are essential for smart and sustainable development. We then identify the aspects of privacy and cybersecurity in AVs that are important for smart and sustainable development. Lastly, we review the efforts taken by federal governments in the US, the UK, China, Australia, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Germany, France, and the EU, and by US state governments to address AV-related privacy and cybersecurity risks in-depth. Overall, the actions taken by governments to address privacy risks are mainly in the form of regulations or voluntary guidelines. To address cybersecurity risks, governments have mostly resorted to regulations that are not specific to AVs and are conducting research and fostering research collaborations with the private sector.
A report looking at comparative rankings of cities specifically
within APEC across multiple indicators; including housing, hard infrastructure, cultural vibrancy, tolerance and inclusion.
The purpose of this report is to take 50 of the worldâs most prominent cities and look at how viable they are as places to live, their environmental impact, their financial stability, and how these elements complement one another.
All 50 of these brilliantly different cities are in various stages of evolution â some being further along the sustainability journey than others. Each possesses its own geolocation and cultural distinctions but shares common urban challenges in the areas of job creation, mobility, resiliency and improving the quality of life of its residents.
NB: Press Cutting Service
This article is culled from daily press coverage from around the world. It is posted on the Urban Gateway by way of keeping all users informed about matters of interest. The opinion expressed in this article is that of the author and in no way reflects the opinion of UN-Habitat
Author: ARCADIS
Category: Report
Constant vigilance and insightful analysis are a governmentâs best defences against crime. Easier said than done. With limited human and digital resources, many cities are beginning to solve crimes, and avoid the conditions that enable them, by tapping into the eyes, ears and phones of their best and most abundant asset: citizens.
What cities make the best destinations for career-oriented professionals? How do locations stack up against each other?
Find out in the Career city index.
Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) AAPP report in Burmese The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma), also known as AAPP,
is a non-profit human rights organization based in Mae Sot, Thailand. AAPP was founded in 2000
by former political prisoners living in exile on the Thai/Burma border.
Since then, the organization has been run by former political prisoners,
with two offices being opened inside Burma in 2012, one in Rangoon and the other in Mandalay.
AAPP advocates and lobbies for the release of remaining political prisoners and
for the improvement of the lives of political prisoners after their release.
The various assistance programs for political prisoners and their family members
are aimed at ensuring they have access to education, vocational trainings, mental
health counseling and healthcare.
Identity crisis ethnicity and conflict in myanmar crisis groupMYO AUNG Myanmar
Â
REPORT 312 / ASIA 28 AUGUST 2020
Identity Crisis: Ethnicity and Conflict in Myanmar
Ethnicity and conflict are tightly linked in Myanmar, as communal groups take up arms to press grievances for which they have found no other recourse. The problem calls for dialogue and deep reform, but meanwhile authorities can take smaller steps to indicate their positive intent.
https://www.crisisgroup.org/asia/south-east-asia/myanmar/312-identity-crisis-ethnicity-and-conflict-myanmar?utm_source=Sign+Up+to+Crisis+Group%27s+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=1732944c02-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_28_08_41_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1dab8c11ea-1732944c02-359431769
Asia Foundation. Note that the data are from 2016, so this map does not represent the current situation on
CHINA IS PLAYING MYANMAR GROUND THE KYAUKPHYU SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE AND CHIN...MYO AUNG Myanmar
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CHINA IS PLAYING MYANMAR GROUND THE KYAUKPHYU SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE AND CHINA STRATEGIC DEEP-SEA PORT PROJECT
https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/chinas-strategic-port-project-moves-step-closer-reality-myanmar-oks-joint-venture.html
Chinaâs Strategic Port Project Moves Step Closer to Reality as Myanmar OKs Joint Venture
https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/construction-chinas-bri-deep-sea-port-start-soon-myanmars-rakhine-state-govt.html
Construction on China's BRI Deep Sea Port to Start Soon in Myanmar's Rakhine State: Govt
https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/minister-rejects-fears-debt-trap-chinese-backed-port.html
Minister Rejects Fears of Debt Trap Over Chinese-Backed Port
https://www.irrawaddy.com/opinion/editorial/kyaukphyu-danger-slipping-hands.html
Is Kyaukphyu in Danger of Slipping Out of Our Hands?
http://www.thaibizmyanmar.com/th/news/detail.php?ID=2948
An industrial zone project within the Kyaukphyu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Rakhine State will be developed for US$30 billion
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https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/first-phase-of-kyaukphyu-deep-seaport-project-expected-to-cost-13-bln
First phase of Kyaukphyu Deep Seaport project expected to cost $ 1.3 bln
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-01/18/c_138716099.htm
Xinhua Headlines: Kyaukpyu port to become model project in China-Myanmar BRI cooperation
Source: Xinhua| 2020-01-18 20:49:31|Editor: huaxia
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-01/20/c_138720186.htm
Feature: How the development of Myanmar's Kyaukpyu port won the hearts of locals
Source: Xinhua| 2020-01-20 11:27:42|Editor: Wang Yamei
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2020/02/17/china039s-citic-to-build-myanmar039s-huge-kyaukphyu-deep-seaport-first-phase-to-cost-us13-bln
China's CITIC to build Myanmar's huge Kyaukphyu Deep Seaport, first phase to cost US$1.3 bln
ASEANPLUS NEWS
Monday, 17 Feb 2020
1:35 PM MYT
https://splash247.com/china-inks-kyaukphyu-development-deal-with-myanmar/#:~:text=China%20has%20signed%20an%20agreement,visit%20to%20Myanmar%20last%20weekend.
China inks Kyaukphyu development deal with Myanmar
Jason Jiang Jason JiangJanuary 20, 2020
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyaukphyu
https://asiatimes.com/2019/07/china-led-port-project-inches-ahead-in-myanmar/
AT FINANCE, MYANMAR
China-led port project inches ahead in Myanmar
CITIC-led consortium this month started legally required impact assessments but the controversial $1.3 billion mega-project is still far from a done deal
By THOMPSON CHAU
JULY 15, 2019
The climate crisis and threats against land and environmental defendersMYO AUNG Myanmar
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https://www.globalwitness.org/en/campaigns/environmental-activists/defending-tomorrow/
Report / July 29, 2020
DEFENDING TOMORROW
The climate crisis and threats against land and environmental defenders
The climate crisis is arguably the greatest global and existential threat we face. As it escalates, it serves to exacerbate many of the other serious problems in our world today â from economic inequality to racial injustice and the spread of zoonotic diseases.
For years, land and environmental defenders have been the first line of defence against the causes and impacts of climate breakdown. Time after time, they have challenged those companies operating recklessly, rampaging unhampered through forests, skies, wetlands, oceans and biodiversity hotspots.
https://youtu.be/FM7X1tnT4Sc
Download the full report Defending Tomorrow: The climate crisis and threats against land and environmental defenders (High resolution, 28.4MB, PDF)
Download the full report Defending Tomorrow: The climate crisis and threats against land and environmental defenders (Low resolution, 6.6MB, PDF)
User Privacy or Cyber Sovereignty Freedom House Special Report 2020MYO AUNG Myanmar
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https://freedomhouse.org/report/special-report/2020/user-privacy-or-cyber-sovereignty?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=SPOTLIGHTFRDM_072720
Special Report 2020
User Privacy or Cyber Sovereignty?
Assessing the human rights implications of data localization
WRITTEN BY-Adrian Shahbaz-Allie Funk-Andrea Hackl
https://freedomhouse.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/FINAL_Data_Localization_human_rights_07232020.pdf
USER PRIVACY OR CYBER SOVEREIGNTY?
Assessing the human rights implications of data localization
Freedom of Expression Active and Seeking Justice from MyanmarMYO AUNG Myanmar
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Freedom of Expression Active and seeking justice from MYANMAR
https://progressivevoicemyanmar.org/2020/07/16/seeking-justice-an-analysis-of-obstacles-and-opportunities-for-civil-society-groups-pursuing-accountability-for-human-rights-violations-in-domestic-courts-in-kachin-and-northern-shan-states/
SEEKING JUSTICE: AN ANALYSIS OF OBSTACLES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR CIVIL SOCIETY GROUPS PURSUING ACCOUNTABILITY FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN DOMESTIC COURTS IN KACHIN AND NORTHERN SHAN STATES
Kachin Womenâs Association â Thailand (KWAT) and Asia Justice and Rights (AJAR) are releasing a new report on access to justice in Burma, in which we identify strategies for local civil society groups, demand political and legal reforms, and call on donor agencies to better support assistance to victims of the most serious human rights violations.
https://progressivevoicemyanmar.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/EngA-Chance-to-Fix-in-Time.pdf
âA Chance to Fix in Timeâ
Analysis of Freedom of Expression in
Four Years Under the Current Government
https://progressivevoicemyanmar.org/2020/07/16/%e1%80%a1%e1%80%81%e1%80%bb%e1%80%ad%e1%80%94%e1%80%ba%e1%80%99%e1%80%ae%e1%80%95%e1%80%bc%e1%80%84%e1%80%ba%e1%80%86%e1%80%84%e1%80%ba%e1%80%81%e1%80%bd%e1%80%84%e1%80%ba%e1%80%b7-%e1%80%a1-2/
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Myanmar amber traps scientists in ethical dilemma over funding war
Fossils like those in 'Jurassic Park' draw scrutiny as Kachin conflict drags on
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2019 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
The annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices â the Human Rights Reports â cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international agreements. The U.S. Department of State submits reports on all countries receiving assistance and all United Nations member states to the U.S. Congress in accordance with the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Trade Act of 1974.
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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It was established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1946.
The seat of the Court is at the Peace Palace in The Hague (Netherlands). Of the six principal organs of the United Nations, it is the only one not located in New York (United States of America).
The Courtâs role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized United Nations organs and specialized agencies.
The Court is composed of 15 judges, who are elected for terms of office of nine years by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council. It is assisted by a Registry, its administrative organ. Its official languages are English and French.
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https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/11/cases-brought-myanmar-deliver-justice-rohingya-191117174800430.html
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/14/war-crimes-judges-approve-investigation-violence-against-rohingya-icc-myammar
https://www.ejiltalk.org/the-situation-of-the-rohingya-is-there-a-role-for-the-international-court-of-justice/
https://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/gambia-files-lawsuit-against-myanmar-international-court-justice
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The Stimson Center is a nonpartisan policy research center working to protect people, preserve the planet, and promote security & prosperity. Stimsonâs award-winning research serves as a roadmap to address borderless threats through concerted action. Our formula is simple: we gather the brightest people to think beyond soundbites, create solutions, and make those solutions a reality. We follow the credo of one of historyâs leading statesmen, Henry L. Stimson, in taking âpragmatic steps toward ideal objectives.â We are practical in our approach and independent in our analysis. Our innovative ideas change the world.
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https://www.stimson.org/content/powering-mekong-basin-connect
https://www.stimson.org/sites/default/files/file-attachments/WEB-FEB_Cambodia%20Report.pdf
https://www.frontiermyanmar.net/en/slower-smaller-cheaper-the-reality-of-the-china-myanmar-economic-corridor
Slower, smaller, cheaper: the reality of the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor
https://www.frontiermyanmar.net/en/peace-through-development-chinas-experiment-in-myanmar
Peace through development: Chinaâs experiment in Myanmar
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China walks political tightrope in Myanmar
Beijing should leverage its influence with military
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Why China is sceptical about the peace process
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The âloose endâ of the peace process
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The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma), otherwise known as AAPP, is a human rights organization based in Mae Sot, Thailand and Rangoon, Burma. AAPP advocates for the release of all remaining political prisoners in Burma and for the improvement of their quality of life during and after incarceration. AAPP has developed rehabilitation and assistance programs for those political activists who have been released while continuing to document the ongoing imprisonment of political activists in Burma.
As long as political prisoners exist inside Burma, Burma will not be free. They represent the struggle for democracy, human rights, equality and freedom for the people of Burma. This makes the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners an integral part of Burmaâs drive for national reconciliation.
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Canadaâs Obligation to End the First Nations Water Crisis
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FORESTS OCT 18, 2019
Natural Resource Governance Reform and the Peace Process in Myanmar
By Kevin M. Woods
https://www.forest-trends.org/publications/executive-summary-of-natural-resource-governance-and-the-peace-process-in-myanmar/
https://www.forest-trends.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Forest-Trends_NRG_Peace_Myanmar_Final_ES.pdf
https://www.forest-trends.org/publications/forest-trends-comments-on-myanmar-draft-forest-rules-2019-regarding-land-rights/
Forest Trends Comments on Myanmar Draft Forest Rules (2019) Regarding Land Rights
https://www.forest-trends.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Forest-Rules-Brief-2019-FINAL-Letter.pdf
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https://www.forest-trends.org/publications/what-is-in-myanmars-first-eiti-forestry-reports/
This presentation, created by Syed Faiz ul Hassan, explores the profound influence of media on public perception and behavior. It delves into the evolution of media from oral traditions to modern digital and social media platforms. Key topics include the role of media in information propagation, socialization, crisis awareness, globalization, and education. The presentation also examines media influence through agenda setting, propaganda, and manipulative techniques used by advertisers and marketers. Furthermore, it highlights the impact of surveillance enabled by media technologies on personal behavior and preferences. Through this comprehensive overview, the presentation aims to shed light on how media shapes collective consciousness and public opinion.
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John Rossant, chairman, New Cities Foundation
Ana Diez Roux, dean and professor of epidemiology, Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University
Dan Smith, director, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
Executive summary
In many respects itâs the very success of cities, in their role as global social and economic hubs, that makes them more vulnerable. As
rural residents head for the city in developing countries and wealthy global capitals draw in international talent, vast demographic
shifts are creating cities with previously unimagined population sizes. In 2016, there were 31 megacitiesâcities with more than
10minhabitants. This is projected to rise to 41 by 2030.
And size matters. While cities generate economic activity, the security challenges they face expand and intensify as their populations
rise. These include growing pressure on housing supply (prompting the spread of slums) and services such as healthcare, transport,
and water and power infrastructure.
Man-made risks are also growing. As tragic recent events in European cities such as London, Paris and Barcelona have
demonstrated, high profile, wealthy urban centres are becoming targets for terrorist activities. And as income divides widen, growing
inequalities can create tensions that contribute to violent outbursts such as the 2011 London riots.
Meanwhile, another major shift has come to the fore: the rapid deployment of digital technologies in pursuit of the so-called âsmart
cityâ. The technologies no doubt bring benefits. As part of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, sensors collect and wirelessly transmit
data from physical objects, delivering new insights into city operations and permitting remote and more efficient management of
infrastructure and services. Connecting apartments and office buildings to the electricity grid via smart meters, for example, delivers
energy efficiency and cost savings.
And with the spread of closed-circuit televisions (CCTVs) and webcams around cities, technologies such as artificial intelligence and
data analytics can greatly enhance the capabilities of law enforcement agencies to combat urban crime and terrorism.
Yet the rush to embrace smart city technologies also creates vulnerabilities if investments in digital technologies are not accompanied
by commensurate investments in cyber security. Wealthy cities are making investments, albeit to varying degrees, but security often
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comes lower on the list of spending priorities for cities with already stretched finances.
The consequences of neglecting cyber security could be dire. For example, if hackers were to shut down the power supply, an entire
city would be left in chaos. This prospect is something city officials now need to plan against.
Cities are also defined by the complex, interlinked nature of their systems and infrastructure. This complexity has a bearing on safety.
For example, experts are uncovering links between the quality of housing and the health of citizens. And while terrorist attacks are
what make headlines, traffic accidents are a greater day-to-day danger for urban residents. Natural forces are also coming in to play
as climate change poses new risks to cities, with extreme weather events becoming an even greater threat, as illustrated by the
devastation Hurricane Harvey just delivered to Houston, Texas.
The 2017 Safe Cities Index retains the four categories of security from the 2015 versionâ digital, health, infrastructure and physical.
However, we have added six new indicators and expanded the index to cover 60 cities, up from 50 in 2015.
The indexâs key findings include the following:
As in 2015, Tokyo tops the overall ranking. The Japanese capitalâs strongest performance is in the digital security category while
it has risen seven points in the health security category since 2015. However, in infrastructure security, it has fallen out of the top
ten, to 12th.
In many cities, security is falling rather than rising: With two exceptions (Madrid, which is up 13 points and Seoul, up six), cities
tend to have fallen in the index since 2015 (for example, New York is down 11, Lima is down 13, Johannesburg is down nine, Ho
Chi Minh City is down ten and Jakarta is down 13)
Asian and European cities remain at the top of the index: Of the cities in the top ten positions in the overall index, four are East
Asian cities (Tokyo, Singapore, Osaka and Hong Kong), while three (Amsterdam, Stockholm and Zurich) are European.
Asia and the Middle East and Africa dominate the bottom of the index: Dhaka, Yangon and Karachi are at the bottom of the list.
Of the ten cities at the bottom of the overall index, three are in South-east Asia (Manila, Ho Chi Minh City and Jakarta), two are in
South Asia (Dhaka and Karachi) and two are in the Middle East and Africa (Cairo and Tehran).
Security remains closely linked to wealth but the scores of high-income cities are falling: While cities in developed economies
dominate the top half of the index (with the lower half dominated by cities in poorer countries), of the 14 cities in high-income
countries, the security scores of ten have fallen since 2015.
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Income is not the only factor governing city performance on security: Most of the cities in the top ten of the index are highincome
or upper middle-income cities. However, two high-income cities in the Middle East (Jeddah and Riyadh) fall below position 40 in
the index.
Americaâs failing infrastructure is reflected in its citiesâ rankings: No US city makes it into the top ten in this category and only San
Francisco appears in the top 20. The top ten cities in this category are either in Europe (Madrid, Barcelona, Stockholm,
Amsterdam and Zurich) or Asia-Pacific (Singapore, Wellington, Hong Kong, Melbourne and Sydney).
However, the US performs well in digital safety: Of the cities in the top ten in this category, four are North American (Chicago, San
Francisco, New York and Dallas).
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Introduction
In the two years since we published the inaugural Safe Cities Index, the worldâs urban population is estimated to have grown by more
than 150m people, raising the total number of people living in cities to above 4bn. More than 90% of the increase in urbanisation over
this period occurred in the developing world, where massive migration from rural areas has continued to accelerate. In the developed
world, however, the size of most cities remained roughly the same, with some cities even beginning to shrink in those countries with
ageing and declining populations.
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The results of the 2017 Safe Cities Index, which now covers 60 cities, again show a sharp divide in overall levels of safety between the
fast urbanising developing world and the stagnant developed world. The top three cities in the index are unchanged from 2015, with
Tokyo, Tokyo, Singapore and Osaka ranked first, second and third and still separated by mere tenths of a point. Likewise, the
remainder of the top ten continues to be comprised of mainly Asian and European cities.
At the bottom of the Index is one of the ten new cities added in 2017: Karachi. Although it performs poorly across all of the categories,
it was dragged down by a very low level of personal security (60th). This is a reflection of a number of factors, but the main reason is
that among the cities in the index, it experiences by far the most frequent and most severe terrorist attacks. Jakarta, which ranked last
in 2015, is 57th this year, pulled from the bottom by the addition of Karachi and other cities like Yangon and Dhaka.
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In 2017 only one city in the developing world cracks the top half of the index, Buenos
Aires, which places 29th, between two Middle Eastern cities, Abu Dhabi (28th) and
Doha (30th). Two other Middle Eastern cities, Jeddah (42nd) and Riyadh (47th), are the
worst performing of the 21 cities from the developed world, having scored below
average in all of the four categories and particularly poorly in the infrastructure and
personal security categories.
All the seven cities in North America are in the top half of the overall rankings but many
underperform their developed country peers in key areas. New York, for example, ranks
31st in health security, with Dallas (29th) faring only slightly better. Dallas is also in the
bottom half of the infrastructure security category, a category in which Chicago (27th)
and Washington, DC (28th) are relatively weak as well. The decaying state of
infrastructure in the US has long been a subject of debate in the country. The index shows that the debate has yet to translate into
much action.
In general, while the Safe Cities Index measures relative rather than absolute safety, there does not appear to have been a vast
improvement in overall levels of safety since 2015. In parts of the developed world, particularly Europe, a series of terrorist attacks has
affected personal security. At the same time, city governments in the developing world are still struggling to keep pace with the rapid
expansion of their populaces, which is straining infrastructure and overwhelming health services and law enforcement, the extent to
which it is even present.
That is not to say progress hasnât been made. At least in the developed world, more cities are devoting resources to digital security.
Seoul, for one, improved its ranking in the category by 29 places by reducing the number of computers infected with viruses and the
frequency of identity theft. But significant gaps in safety remain. In many instances, itâs a matter of resourcesâfinancial, human and
political. Yet in others, itâs a question of understanding. The latter is easier to bridge and cities can start with identifying the problems
and understanding how theyâve been solved elsewhere. The Safe Cities Index was designed to help policymakers address these and
other issues.
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YANGON 46.47
DHAKA 47.37
JAKARTA 53.39
HO CHI MINH CITY 54.34
MANILA 54.86
CARACAS 55.22
QUITO 56.39
TEHRAN 56.49
CAIRO 58.33
JOHANNESBURG 59.17
BANGKOK 60.05
CASABLANCA 61.20
BOGOTA 61.36
MUMBAI 61.84
LIMA 61.90
DELHI 62.34
JEDDAH 62.80
MOSCOW 63.99
ISTANBUL 65.23
MEXICO CITY 65.52
SAO PAULO 66.30
RIO DE JANEIRO 66.54
KUWAIT CITY 67.61
SANTIAGO 70.03
SHANGHAI 70.93
ATHENS 71.90
BEIJING 72.06
KUALA LUMPUR 73.11
DOHA 73.59
BUENOS AIRES 76.35
ABU DHABI 76.91
ROME 78.67
DALLAS 78.73
MILAN 79.30
PARIS 79.71
WASHINGTON DC 80.37
TAIPEI 80.70
NEW YORK 81.01
LONDON 82.10
CHICAGO 82.21
LOS ANGELES 82.26
BRUSSELS 83.01
WELLINGTON 83.18
SAN FRANCISCO 83.55
SEOUL 83.61
BARCELONA 83.71
MADRID 83.88
FRANKFURT 84.86
ZURICH 85.20
HONG KONG 86.22
STOCKHOLM 86.72
SYDNEY 86.74
AMSTERDAM 87.26
MELBOURNE 87.30
TORONTO 87.36
OSAKA 88.87
SINGAPORE 89.64
TOKYO 89.80
Terrorism:
30,000
Traffic:
1.2 million
Forcast
by 2030:
412016:
31
Forecast by 2050:
$52bn
2005:
$6bn
DIGITAL
SECURITY
City of Chicago cooperating
with the Department of
Defense and local colleges on
cyber âsecurity training.
1. Tokyo
2. Singapore
3. Chicago
4. Amsterdam
5. Hong Kong
As âsmart citiesâ connect their
infrastructure cyber-attack
vulnerabilities rise. Inter-
agency cooperation is essential
to fend off threats.
HEALTH
SECURITY
All cities in the top five are
in countries with universal
health coverage.
1. Osaka
2. Tokyo
3. Frankfurt
4. Zurich
5. Seoul
Cities designed with adequate
walking and green spaces
encourage fitness and
health lowering the risk
of conditions such as
heart disease.
PERSONAL
SECURITY
US $32m in lost cash was
turned into the Tokyo
Metropolitan Police in 2016.
1. Singapore
2. Wellington
3. Osaka
4. Tokyo
5. Toronto
More cities will start
matching CCTV cameras
with artificial intelligence
technologies so that criminal
behaviour can be detected
as it happens.
INFRASTRUCTURE
SECURITY
Stockholm moved up 17 places
in this edition of the index, the
2nd biggest leap after Hong
Kong (33 spots).
1. Singapore
2. Madrid
3. Barcelona
4. Stockholm
5. Wellington
Investments in âgreen
infrastructureâ help cities to
better protect themselves
from the impact of extreme
weather events.