Mr. Ugyen Dorji Mayor, Thimphu, Bhutan
Mr. Ugyen Dorji
Mayor, Thimphu, Bhutan
Regional Executive Committee

Prior to being elected Mayor of Thimphu in 2021, Ugyen Dorji worked for the City for 11 years, most recently as deputy chief urban planner. He has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Australia and a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the College of Science and Technology in Phuentsholing. Mayor Dorji is committed to improving municipal services, in particular drinking water, waste management, sanitation, pollution and road conditions.

Mr. Adv. M. Anilkumar Mayor, Kochi Municipal Corporation, India
Mr. Adv. M. Anilkumar
Mayor, Kochi Municipal Corporation, India
Regional Executive Committee

Adv. M Anilkumar is the present Mayor of Kochi Municipal Corporation. He leads a very active political life and has also been elected previously as a councilor. He is an advocate. Working for the cause of the city and the citizens has been his motto in life. He takes keen interest in activities related to biodiversity conservation, addressing climate change and upliftment of the livelihood conditions of the urban poor.

Dr. Salina Hayat Ivy Mayor, Narayanganj City Corporation, Bangladesh
Dr. Salina Hayat Ivy
Mayor, Narayanganj City Corporation, Bangladesh
Regional Executive Committee

Dr. Salina Hayat Ivy is a Bangladeshi politician, physician, and the first and current mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation. She has a medical degree and has worked as a doctor in various hospitals. She has also been involved in various social and environmental initiatives. Her priorities include climate resilient development, increasing green space in the city, restoring the water bodies, protecting the biodiversity, natural and built environment.

Mrs. Naynaben Pedhadiya Mayor, Rajkot Municipal Corporation, India
Mrs. Naynaben Pedhadiya
Mayor, Rajkot Municipal Corporation, India
Regional Executive Committee

Mrs. Naynaben Pedhadiya was elected as councillor in March 2021 and became member of standing committee of Rajkot Municipal Corporation till September 2023. She is presently serving as the 34th Mayor of Rajkot city. She holds a Master of Arts and B,Ed. She has also served as a president of female wing of political party ‘BJP’ in the Rajkot city, before getting elected as councillor.

Mr. Bhim Prasad Dhungana President, Municipal National Association of Nepal (MuAN), Nepal
Mr. Bhim Prasad Dhungana
President, Municipal National Association of Nepal (MuAN), Nepal
Regional Executive Committee

Mr. Bhim Prasad Dhungana, President of the Municipal National Association of Nepal (MuAN) and Mayor of Neelakantha Municipality since 2017, leads efforts in local governance, sustainable urban development, and enhancing municipal capacities across Nepal’s 293 municipalities. His initiatives emphasise decentralisation, advocacy for local governments, and collaboration on policy development, promoting sustainable urban practices and climate resilience.

Mr. Shammoon Adam Director General, Local Government Authority, Maldives
Mr. Shammoon Adam
Director General, Local Government Authority, Maldives
Regional Executive Committee

Mr. Shammoon Adam, with over ten years of expertise in local governance and decentralisation in the Maldives, holds a master’s degree from Lincoln University, New Zealand. He is the Director General at the Local Government Authority (LGA), where he has enhanced governance capacity and administrative mechanisms for local councils. He also leads the Maldives Institute of Local Governance, dedicated to capacity building and research to further decentralised governance in the Maldives.

Mr. Diwan Kamal Ahmed President, Municipal Association of Bangladesh
Mr. Diwan Kamal Ahmed
President, Municipal Association of Bangladesh
Regional Executive Committee

Mr. Dewan Kamal Ahmed serves as the President of the Municipal Association of Bangladesh (MAB) and Mayor of Nilphamari Municipality. His tenure has been pivotal in addressing urban challenges and fostering government collaboration. His efforts in supporting municipal representatives and has been dedicated to sustainable urban governance. His municipal leadership and advocacy are instrumental in advancing sustainable urban practices.

Ms. Hemanthi Goonasekera CEO, Federation of Sri Lankan Local Government Authorities, Sri Lanka
Ms. Hemanthi Goonasekera
CEO, Federation of Sri Lankan Local Government Authorities, Sri Lanka
Regional Executive Committee

Ms. Hemanthi Goonasekera is the Chief Executive of Sri Lanka’s National Association of Local Governments overseeing guidance and policy direction for local councils, including 24 Municipalities, 41 Urban Councils, and 275 Pradeshiya Sabhas. Her work focuses on building resilient and sustainable institutions to combat climate change impacts. With over 15 years in local governance, she supports climate adaptation, gender-focused development initiatives and, translating national policies into local action.

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