Deullak Nallak: Busan Children's Cultural Complex, Top Winner of SDG City Award
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Deullak Nallak: Busan Children's Cultural Complex, Top Winner of SDG City Award
□ Busan Metropolitan City has announced that the 'Deullak Nallak: Busan Children's Cultural Complex' initiative took first place at the 3rd SDG City Awards event, co-organized by CITYNET and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.
○ The SDG City Awards are a globally recognized event for discovering and sharing outstanding urban policies and practices aimed at sustainable development goals in the Asia-Pacific region.
○ This year, the SDG City Awards were held on November 19th during the 44th CITYNET Executive Committee Meeting in Iloilo City in the Philippines, under the theme, 'Living with SDGs: A Future for All.'
<About CITYNET>
ㅇ Official name: The Regional Network of Local Authorities for the Management of Human Settlements
ㅇ Feature: International association of urban stakeholders committed to sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific, consisting of municipal governments, government agencies, international non-governmental organizations, and research institutes (173 members)
ㅇ Established: 1987 (Busan joined in 2006) *Secretariat office location: Seoul
□ At the ceremony, Deullak Nallak: Busan Children's Cultural Complex—the core of the '15-minute City, Busan' project—was celebrated as an excellent example of sustainable urban development and social inclusion in the Asia-Pacific region in consideration of the level of innovation, sustainability, replicability, and impacts on the community.
○ Over 70 projects applied (one entry per municipality), and 14 finalists were selected. Deullak Nallak: Busan Children's Cultural Complex received first prize for its presentation and expert reviews.
□ Outdated and idle facilities in Busan neighborhoods have been renovated and reborn as ‘Deullak Nallak’, combined analog-digital spaces designed to give children a broad spectrum of engaging content and programs. Deullak Nallak is critical in bridging regional gaps in educational services and improving residential conditions.
○ Close collaboration with associated entities and active participation from citizens were the driving forces behind the city’s accomplishment.
○ The award-winning projects, introduced in CITYNET publications, are expected to be used as policy references as well as instruments contributing to the objectives of the SDG City Awards: enhancing intercity cooperation and attaining sustainable development.
□ Founded in 1987 with the support of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, the United Nations Development Programme, and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, CITYNET works towards sustainable urban development in the Asia-Pacific region.
○ It boasts 173 members, including municipal governments, government agencies, international non-governmental organizations, and research institutes, and encourages cities to strengthen policy exchanges, networking, and mutual assistance.
□ Mayor Park Heong-joon said, “On the occasion of being a winning recipient at the SDG City Awards, the significance of the 'Deullak Nallak: Busan Children's Cultural Complex' initiative can be clearly acknowledged. We are very privileged to have had the opportunity to promote its local success globally, beyond Korea. It is an effective solution to address issues related to low birth rates, childcare, education, and urban regeneration. We want every child to grow happy and fulfilled, so we wish to provide quality education and a relevant environment for a sustainable tomorrow.”
