The objectives of this forum include to: familiarize participants with the Asian Development Bank's (ADB's) Urban Operational Plan focusing on the urban environment, the urban economy and urban equity (the 3E agenda) and the products available to support its implementation; increase understanding of mechanisms available for financing green, competitive and inclusive cities; raise awareness of innovative practices in financing green, competitive and inclusive cities; and increase understanding between financiers and borrowers on opportunities and constraints to financing city/regional projects. Representatives from ministries of finance and urban development, mayors, financial and urban planners, financing agencies, contractors, infrastructure companies, and donors are expected to attend.  

dates: 15-17 November 2011   venue: ADB headquarters   location: Manila, Philippines   contact: Vergel Latay   phone: +632 632 6986   e-mail: http://beta.adb.org/email/2193/field_email   www: http://beta.adb.org/news/events/adb-urban-forum-2011-financing-future-cities