Second Annual Symposium on Accelerating Science, Technology, and Circular Innovation: Smart Cities Innovation, Biotechnology, and Circularity
The U.S. Department of State is hosting an integrated, multi-partner symposium entitled Accelerating Science, Technology and Circular Innovation in Southeast Asia, in cooperation with the U.S-ASEAN Smart Cities Partnership (USASCP), Arizona State University, Rochester Institute of Technology and other partners July 17-19, 2024, at the Crowne Plaza Vientiane. The Symposium is structured in three mutually reinforcing tracks: smart sustainable cities, cooperation in science,…
Third Country Training Program (TCTP): Green Buildings Innovation Program
This two part program advances circular economy principles in the building sector, promotes knowledge sharing between the U.S. and ASEAN private sector and academic institutions, and educates on and supports the attainment of building standards and certifications through targeted training programs. The first part of this program convened ASEAN stakeholders in Singapore for site visits and capacity building. The second part of this program is developing green building education modules and delivering them to students at ASEAN partner universities.
USASCP Programming in the Mekong Sub-Region
The U.S.-ASEAN Smart Cities Partnership has many programs active in the Mekong sub-region. Check out the link below to learn more about the active projects in the region under seven of our USASCP programs! USASCP in the Mekong Sub-Region 12.23Download
Symposium on Accelerating Science Technology and Circular Innovation in Southeast Asia
Event Documents General Joint Symposium FlyerDownload Jakarta Final AgendaDownload USASCP Programs (September 5) U.S.-ASEAN Smart Mobility Program_Roshan Desai DOTDownload Smart Garden Alleys_Dr. Donny KoerniawanDownload Green-Buildings-Innovation_ Dr. Weimin WangDownload Circular Economy Seminar (September 6) Circular Economy and Material Flow Analysis_Dr. Eric WilliamsDownload Event Photos Jim Salzano, President and CEO of Jones & Vining,, Inc. shared ways…
Integrated Urban Services Factsheet
Integrated Urban Services (IUS) is a program under the U.S.-ASEAN Smart Cities Partnership helping ASEAN cities build resilience in their energy, water, and food provisioning systems. The program is jointly implemented by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Integrated Urban Services FactsheetDownload
Smart Mobility Webinar
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency's (USTDA) Smart Mobility Webinar provides an overview on smart transportation infrastructure solutions proposed by USTDA as well as USTDA tools that can be used to support project preparation and partnership building. Smart Mobility Webinar USTDA November 18, 2020Download
Working with the U.S. Private Sector: The Perspective from the U.S. Government
This presentation provides information on how the U.S. government, particularly the Department of Commerce's Commercial Service and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, provide opportunities for collaboration with the private sector. USG Working with the Private Sector - November 18 2020Download
UPS Case Study
This UPS case study was a part of the U.S.-ASEAN Smart Cities Partnership: Smart Mobility Webinar IV Working with the Private Sector. It explores the urban logistics of the world's largest package delivery company as it works to achieve sustainability goals through fleet electrification and cycle and walker solutions. Read the full UPS Case Study
ASEAN Sustainable Urbanization Strategy
By the ASEAN Secretariat The strategy consists of this report as well as two accompanying toolkits that will assist local governments in ASEAN to advance sustainable urbanization in their cities. Read the Full Sustainable Urbanization Strategy
Smart Grid Interoperability Standards Adoption in Southeast Asia
An International Trade Association (ITA)-commissioned study by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) assesses the landscape for clean energy standards adoption in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.
How E-labels Can Support Trade and Innovation in ICT, Medical, and Other Products
Displaying regulatory and other product information electronically is more practical than using small, confusing physical labels. But countries need to align their approaches to “e-labels” in order to maximize their benefits and avoid creating a new barrier to trade and innovation.
Air Pollution May Measure Month Report
Air pollution protocol reporting for May Measure Month View Air Pollution Report