Network Launching (17 February 2009)

 After half a year of establishing SDplanNet-Asia&Pacific, launch of the network was organized on 17 February 2009. On this special occasion, the network had the honor of inviting Prof. Cielito Habito and Mr. George C. Varughese to deliver keynote speeches on “Necessities of Planning for Sustainable Development in Asia-Pacific” and “Use of Tools and Approaches in Planning for Sustainable Development in Asia-Pacific” respectively. Also the network website, an important channel in connecting and communicating amongst the network members, was introduced to participants in this event.   

Agenda and Documents

Topic	Speaker
Introduction of the SDplanNet – Asia &Pacific	Peter King, SDplanNet Supervisor
Necessities of Sustainable Development Planning in Asia-Pacific	Cielito Habito,  Director of the Ateneo Center for Economic Research and Development
Use of Tools and Approaches in Planning for Sustainable Development in Asia-Pacific	George C. Varughese, President of Development Alternatives Group
Open Discussion, Q&A	Participants

Meeting Record