(2019.12.09) Conference successfully completed

Very heartfelt thanks to all who participated in the 4th 'Asian Councils Forum' (ACF) and 'Global Councils Forum' (GCF) Conference 'Open Era & Local Revitalization' !

We thank the speakers, chairs, commentators, young researchers and the foreign and domestic councilors who made such an informative and fruitful event possible!

The 4th 'Asian Councils Forum' (ACF) and 'Global Councils Forum' (GCF) were held in Taiwan on December 07, 2019 and once again proved to be a meeting point for local academics, researchers, foreign presidents, representatives and councilors from Taiwan, Japan (9), Philippines (39), Tuvalu (2), Pakistan (2), Palau (2), Thailand (13), Brazil (4), and Hong Kong (3).

During the conference the discussions were focused on the subject of 'Open Era & Local Revitalization,' and the keynote speech presented by Ms. Mei-ling Chen (陳美伶), the former Minister of the National Development Council, elaborated in depth the policy goals and strategies for solving the population crisis and balancing local development. (Click to the speech)

Following the keynote speech was the session of the International Forum, in which all foreign presidents and chief representatives shared their experiences of local revitalization in their respective countries with the guests through simultaneous translation into Chinese, English and Japanese. (Click to the speech)

In addition, the discussion sessions in the afternoon were focused on:

A-1：Parliamentary Politics & Open Government

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A-2：Regional Revitalization & Talent Cultivation

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A-3：Regional Revitalization & Cultural Innovation

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A-4：Regional Revitalization & Civil Vitality

B-1：Regional Revitalization & Industrial Development

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B-2：Regional Revitalization & Industrial Development

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B-3：Regional Revitalization & Executive-Legislature Collaboration Parliamentary

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This year, the number of attending local young councilors has reached a record high, and the attendees who signed up for the sessions expressed that they felt that the discussions were particularly rewarding and that they hoped to be invited again.

Thanks to TCF's efforts, the conference has established itself as an important forum of local democracy experiences and a unique opportunity for the development of international connections.

Please click for more meeting information:

Open Ceremony and Activities Photos.   

(2019.10.07)  On behalf of Taiwan Councilors Forum (TCF), we are pleased to invite you to Taipei, Taiwan, for the 4th Asian Councils Forum (ACF) held by TCF on December 6-8, 2019.

The forum’s goal is to stimulate exchanging experiences of local democracy promotion among participants in an effort to create an international network for local elites and foster outstanding political talents. Under the theme of “Open Era & Local Revitalization,” 2019 4th ACF Conference will be focused on the transparency of the government and innovative solutions to local issues.

Time: December 6-8, 2019

Place: Taipei City Council

Key Theme: Open Era & Local Revitalization

                    (Download Conference Program)

TCF will provide simultaneous translations services (English -Chinese and Japanese-Chinese, vice versa) throughout the December 7 meeting. We encourage you to participate in the ACF Conference and hopefully, you can pass on to members of your organization interested in participating in the Conference.

(2018.12.22)  The TCF team hopes you have a fantastic Christmas and a Happy New Year with your friends and family.

(2018.08.21) 2018 3rd Asian Councils Forum (ACF) has been successfully held on August 19-21, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan.

The Conference brought together a total of 150 participants from five countries in Asia including Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Hong Kong, as well as local Japanese councilors.

In view of the fact that Asian countries are more vulnerable to natural disasters, like tropical storms, floods, earthquakes, and landslides, the hosting organization focused on the issues of disaster countermeasures and post-disaster revitalizing strategies as the main discussion subject of this year.

Under the topic theme-Living Together in Asia, there are two-panel discussions, namely:

1. Regional Revitalization Strategies

This Forum shed insight on successful collaboration efforts by countries and regions for increasing innovation and identified the challenges, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the political, administrative, and industrial sectors that were necessary for achieving effective cooperation.

2. Disaster Countermeasures

Japan Administrative officers, professionals and experts analyzed and discussed various aspects of prevention and reduction of damage in the case of natural disasters with participants.

Please click the following links to view reports (Chinese version only) on the event and activities photos of each day.

Report on 2018 3rd Asian Councils Forum 

August 19, 2019 – Welcome Reception 

August 20, 2018 – One day tour in Tokyo (Morning Activities,   Afternoon Activities,  and Welcome Party )

August 21, 2018 – ACF Conference   

(2018.06.21) Lin Chin-chang, President of the Taiwan Local Councils Representatives Community Forum (TCF) was invited by the PCL National Chairperson Danilo Dayanghirang and National President Luis “Chavit” Singson to attend 2018 PCL 2nd Quarterly National Executive Officers-National Board Meeting and 5th Series of Continuing Local Legislative Education Program (CLLE) held on June 21, 2018, in Iloilo City, in the south of Panay Island, Western Visay, Philippines, and made a speech on the topic: The Development of Global Local Legislative Alliances.

Please click for the detailed speech and photos  of the event.   

(2018.06.14) Accompanying by Kaohsiung City Councilor Kao Minlin (高閔琳), Lin Chin-chang, President of the Taiwan Local Councils Representatives Community Forum (TCF), met with Kaohsiung City Council Speaker Kang Yucheng (康裕成) on June 14, 2018. President Lin presented an invitation to Speaker Kang, inviting Speaker Madam Kang and all members of Kaohsiung City Council to participate in the 3rd Asian Councils Forum (ACF) held in Tokyo, Japan in August this year. In return, Speaker Kang also invited the President Lin of the TCF to attend the Fourth Summit on Taiwan-Japan Exchanges on July 7, 2018, in Kaohsiung City.  

(2017.09.25)  The former city mayor of Naga, Philippines, Valdemar Chiong, led 43 Naga Councilors visiting Beitou Refuse Incineration Plant, Department of Environmental Protection, Taipei City Government, on September 25, 2017.

Director Madam Chiu and senior engineer Mr. Ku warmly welcomed the visitors with a professional and marvelous presentation in connection with the system operation of the Beitou Beitou Refuse Incineration Plant.

(2017.08.28) The 2^nd Asian Councils Forum (ACF), 2017 Global Councils Forum (GCF) and the Annual Meeting of TCF have been successfully held at the Taipei City Council on August 26, 2017 in Taipei City, Taiwan.

The Conference brought together a total of 200 participants from eight countries in Asia and elsewhere, including Japan, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Tuvalu, Malaysia and Mongolia, among others.

This year, the number of the nations and participants from Local Councilors Assemblies, Parliamentary Speakers and local councilors has reached the highest level so far.

In the afternoon panel sessions, when practical experiences from local councilors collided with academic theories from local renowned scholars, the resulting exhilarating discussion attracted local media and nearly 200 attendees to participate in on-site activities.

Please click the following links to view photos  of the event and presentations of each session.

Opening Ceremony & TCF Chairman’s Remarks ( EN+CH)

Keynote Speech by Lee Hong-yuan (Topic Theme: Local Governance and Social Innovation in 4C Era) ( EN+CH)

Global Councils Forum (Theme: Best Practice of Collaboration between Local Councils and Civil Society Organizations) ( EN+CH)

Session A1: Local Demand and Social Innovation ( CH)

Session A2: Local Tourism and Transport Infrastructures ( CH)

Session A3: Participatory Budgeting and Local Councils ( CH)

Session A4: Best Practice in Your Local Council ( EN+CH)

Session B1: Positive & Effective Check ( CH)

Session B2 Constructively Conflict ( CH)

Session B3: Problem-oriented Communication ( CH)

Session B4: Cross-region Cooperation ( EN+CH)

Conclusions of Panel Discussion and Closing Ceremony ( EN+CH)

Photos Gallery 

(June 6, 2017) The 2nd Asian Councils Forum (ACF) and 2017 Global Councils Forum (GCF) and the Annual Meeting of Taiwan Local Councils Representatives Community Forum (TCF) will be held in Taipei, Taiwan Time: August 25-27, 2017 Place: Taipei City Council  Key Theme: Local Governance and Social Innovation in 4C Era   TCF will provide simultaneous translations services (English -Chinese and Japanese-Chinese, vice versa) throughout the August 26 meeting. We encourage you to participate in the ACF & GCF Conference and hopefully, you can pass this message on to members of your organization interested in participating in the August Conference. 

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(December 8, 2016)  TCF’s President, Lin Chin-chang, as accompanied by local councilors and local domestic colleges’ professors, was invited by Philippine Councilors League (PCL) to attend the first Asian Councils Forum (ACF) held in Manila, the Philippines on December 4-7, 2016.

President Lin delivered six presentations on “The Role of Local Legislative Assemblies in Governance and Decentralization”, “The Implications of Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change to Local Governments”, “The Issues in Inter-Local Government Relations and Cooperation”, “The Role of the Local Assemblies in Promoting Trade and Investment Opportunities in the Asian Region” and so on.

The participation of the delegates of TCF has enriched the content of the meeting and enhanced the exchange and collaboration between the members of PCL and TCF.

Please use the links to view the whole report on the first Asian Councils Forum (ACF) and photos (day 1 , day 2  and day 3 ).