UCLG ASPAC appoints new Secretary General

Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi has been appointed as the new Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC and took up her post on 1 July 2013.

With fifteen years experience in urban development and related fields, she has a strong portfolio of experience in local governance and development goals as well as capacity building for local governments. “I hope UCLG ASPAC can produce many tangible results especially in its advocacy efforts in which local governments are the most effective players in bringing changes to their citizens and the community,” said Tjandradewi. “During my term, I plan to enhance our cooperation with the regional associations, ASEAN, SAARC and UNESCAP, as well as with many other prominent institutions to create more prosperity and happiness in the Asia Pacific region.”