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2013

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All- Russian Forum « Strategic Planning in the Regions and Cities of Russia: BUILDING A SYSTEM »

october 21-22, 2013

saint-petersburg www.forumstrategov.ru

ORGANISERS:

STATE DUMA of the Russian Federation

MINISTRY FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT of the Russian Federation

MINISTRY FOR FINANCE of the Russian Federation

MINISTRY FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT of the Russian Federation

SAINT-PETERSBURG City Administration

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welcome

to the forum

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We are glad to invite you to the XII ANNUAL LEADERS OF STRATEGIC PLANNING FORUM which will take place on 21-22 of October 2013 in Saint-Petersburg. Specific feature of the Forum 2013 is displayed by the main Forum Theme: BUILDING A SYSTEM. The Forum is held annually since 2002 and has already gained the right to be regarded as the main platform for discussion of methods and tools of strategic planning, as well as constructive analysis on the most important and sensitive problems of strategic plans and complex projects implementation in urban development of Russian Federation.

FORUM GOALS 2013: to discuss practical issues of building a unified system of State Territorial Strategic Planning and Territorial Cooperation in Russia within new legislative framework and to provide examples of the best international and Russian experience of system solutions for development , management and implementation of STRATEGIES, based on the current challenges of globalization and transition to green economy, creative technologies and cluster development , increasing importance of innovation, human and social capital.

mission

To enhance the balanced and sustainable development of the regions and cities of Russia by means of improving the system of territorial strategic planning, supporting coordination and public dialog on long-term development priorities, and creating and promoting upto-date standards of planning.

The two-day forum program will programme generate 25-30 events, where

these topics will have comprehensive coverage. The organizers of the events are federal ministries, the leading world and Russian consulting and expert organizations.

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international events

forum green day The Nordic Green Day in St. Petersburg takes place in the framework of XII AllRussian Forum for Strategic Planning in the Regions and Cities of Russia on October 22-23, 2012.

www.forumstrategov.ru

Forum International Events under the theme - BUILDING THE SYSTEM FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: - FORUM GREEN DAY promoting GREEN PARTNERSHIPS AND SYSTEMS, the Nordic region as a leader in green growth development, and bringing together Nordic and Russian partners of the Nordic Council of Ministers strategic umbrella project Nordic- Russian Green Growth Arena.

- VASAB ROUND TABLE focused on URBAN RURAL PARTNESHIP FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT and on the Russian Chairmanship in the VASAB Committee 2012-2013 - VI INTERNATIONAL ROUND TABLE ON EUROPEAN COOPERATION FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT devoted to EU regional policy, the Cohesion program, EU BSR STRATEGY AND BSR PROGRAMME 2014- 2020

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green growth arena

forum green day BUILDING GREEN SYSTEMS AND PARTNERSHIPS

The Forum Green Day is taking place for the second time in the framework of All-Russian Strategic Planning Leaders Forum on October 21-22, 2013 and bringing together partners of the Nordic-Russia Green Growth Arena Project from Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and North-West Russia: Saint Petersburg, Leningrad region, Karelia Republic, Kaliningrad region, Pskov region, Murmansk region and Arkhangelsk region

www.arena.leontief-centre.ru

The purpose is to present the Green Growth Leaders of the Nordic countries and North-West Russia and their joint pilot initiatives and projects in three priority areas of cooperation:

SAINT-PETERSBURG City Administration

Sustainable Hubs

Nordic-Russian Greenways

Green Planning Instrument and Strategies

- tools and solutions for transition to green economy,

- sustainable mobility and accesibility planning

- sustainable business hub model ,

- sustainable roadmaps and masterplans

- building Greenways Network methodology (routes, accom-

- Cleantech Cluster development

- livable cities and tranformation of public spaces

modation, food and attractions) and cycling infrastructure

- Public Private Partnerships,

- green investment practices and solutions

(bicycle roads and routes, parking lots, road safety solutions).

- stimulating green innovation and technolo-

- sustainable place branding

- promotion of healthy cycling lifestile among the citizens

gies.

- development of sustainable active tourism as well as cultural, natural and landscape heritage preservation.

For more information about Green Day and Forum Programme, registration, accommodation options and visa support please visit the official Forum web site

www.forumstrategov.ru

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