Daily TribuneThe mayor is again the only mayor from the Philippines to be part of this exclusive committee
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay will have a chance to showcase the best practices and initiatives the city has been implementing in a global stage.
This after she was formally selected as a member of the United Nations Secretary-General's Advisory Group on Local and Regional Governments and being the only Philippine mayor in the prestigious assembly.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his letter to Mayor Abby underscored the important time-bound role of the Advisory Group in strengthening the engagement of local and regional governments in intergovernmental and national planning processes.
Guterres said that as an Advisory Group member, he gave his trust that they can count on her knowledge and expertise in the field of multi-level governance to localize and align efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
"I look forward to the work you will undertake with fellow Advisory Group members to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the New Urban Agenda," the UN official further stated.
The lady mayor gladly accepted the appointment, noting the crucial role of local governance in global sustainable development. It is a significant advantage to the city of Makati as it allows the city to showcase its best practices and initiatives globally.
It also opens opportunities for Mayor Abby to learn from other international leaders and bring back valuable insights and strategies to improve Makati's development efforts further.
The mayor is again the only mayor from the Philippines to be part of this exclusive committee.
