Kaohsiung City vice mayor Charles Lin attended the second quarter regular national executive board meeting of the Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines (VMLP) in Manila to share the “Kaohsiung Experience” on June 18, 2024.
Lin delivered a keynote speech on “People-Oriented Smart Cities: The Experience of Kaohsiung City,” highlighting the Taiwanese city’s recent efforts and successes in developing a smart city and urban transformation.
He exchanged insights on urban governance with Taguig City vice mayor Arvin Ian Alit, Malabon City vice mayor Ninong Dela Cruz, San Mariano-Isabela vice mayor Dean Anthony Domalanta and 372 other vice mayor representatives from across the Philippines.
was invited to the event by the Center for Local and Regional Governance (CLRG) at the University of the Philippines’ National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP-NCPAG) and the VMLP.
He was the first Taiwanese representative invited to speak at the Meeting, delivering a 90-minute presentation on smart cities, net-zero emissions, and urban governance. He discussed how cities can successfully promote digital and smart transformation, enhancing the knowledge and implementation abilities of government officials.
Kaohsiung’s geographical and climatic conditions are similar to those of the Philippines, and both nations face similar challenges in urban governance.
Lin explained how smart transformation can improve governance efficiency and address municipal issues. By integrating technology into public services, the government can “do more with less,” enhancing public service quality and efficiency for citizens.
Kaohsiung’s successes in traffic management, smart agriculture, water management, reclaimed water and healthcare impressed the participants, who expressed interest in establishing closer relationships and visiting Kaohsiung.
