# Mayors and City Leaders Declare to Build Trust in their Cities through Empowering Communities, Building Social Capital and Leveraging on Adversity - **Source:** Ministry of National Development - **Published:** 2019-07-13T02:35:00.000Z - **Author:** Ministry of National Development - **Original:** https://www.mnd.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/view/mayors-and-city-leaders-declare-to-build-trust-in-their-cities-through-empowering-communities-building-social-capital-and-leveraging-on-adversity - **Topics:** Investment & Capital Markets ## Featured rationale The declaration signals that community participation, well-managed public spaces and coherent long-term planning may become more influential in creating resilient, liveable urban districts. ## AI summary At the 10th WCS Mayors Forum, 54 leaders from 53 cities committed to building trust through empowered communities, social capital and resilience after adversity. ## Original article 54 mayors and city leaders from 53 cities gathered in Medellín, Colombia, for the 10th World Cities Summit (WCS) Mayors Forum and 6th Young Leaders Symposium, where they declared to work towards the shared vision of building a high trust city through empowering communities, building social capital and leveraging on adversity. More than 270 participants took the opportunity to discuss the latest innovations and good practices in city governance that help build confidence in cities’ societies and institutions, and how cities should plan for economic and environmental security in an age of unpredictable economic fluctuations and extreme weather events. In his closing address, Mr Lawrence Wong, Minister for National Development and Second Minister for Finance, Singapore and Chairman of the Forum highlighted that building trust requires a process of engaging, listening, and collaborating with citizens. Though this process may be challenging, these efforts pay off in the longer term as they help to build more robust institutions, which boosts trust in societies. Minister Wong also emphasised the importance of having actions that lead to tangible results. To build trust, cities should ensure that their actions are not carried out in an ad hoc manner, but executed as part of a coherent action plan, and articulated as part of a longer term vision in an integrated manner. Mr Federico Gutiérrez, Mayor of Medellín and host of this year’s Mayors Forum, expressed his appreciation over the platform provided by Mayors Forum for participants to learn from each other, discuss pressing urban challenges and share best practices. Mayor Gutiérrez pledged that Medellín will continue to strengthen the confidence and trust between the residents and the government by working closely with the local communities and various stakeholders to implement the city’s long term plans. 10th World Cities Summit Mayors Forum Declaration At the Forum, mayors and city leaders declared to work towards the shared vision of building a high trust city through empowering communities, building social capital and leveraging on adversity. The declaration was made in support of the universal Agenda 2030: Sustainable Development Goals, in particular Goal 11: Making cities and human settlements safe, inclusive, resilient and sustainable and is aligned to the goals outlined in the New Urban Agenda. The declaration noted that i) good governance and rule of law are the foundation for social and institutional trust and confidence, ii) well managed public spaces have the ability to build social capital and foster trust in communities, and iii) shared experiences and common understanding amongst residents enables cities to bounce back from crisis. In addition, greater trust between the residents and the government is fostered when communities are empowered in the process of rebuilding cities. World Cities Summit Mayors Forum 2021 Mr Park Won-soon, Mayor of Seoul, announced that Seoul will host the World Cities Summit Mayors Forum in 2021. Seoul was awarded the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize in 2018 for its leadership, commitment to citizen engagement, inclusivity, data-supported problem-solving decisions and creative designs in transforming the built environment, adding vibrancy, and improving quality of life. World Cities Summit 2020: Adapting to a Disrupted World The next World Cities Summit (WCS) Mayors Forum and Young Leaders Symposium will reconvene in Singapore on 5 – 9 July 2020, as a key highlight of the World Cities Summit. Themed “Liveable and Sustainable Cities: Adapting to a Disrupted World”, the Summit will bring together cities, businesses and experts at the forefront of these issues to discuss how cities can adapt to disruptions arising from climate change, social shifts and new technologies and ensure their liveability and sustainability. About the World Cities Summit The biennial World Cities Summit (WCS) is an exclusive platform for government leaders and industry experts to address liveable and sustainable city challenges, share integrated urban solutions and forge new partnerships. Jointly organised by Singapore’s Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC) and the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), key highlights of the Summit include the WCS Mayors Forum, the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize and the WCS Young Leaders Symposium. The next edition of the World Cities Summit will be held from 5–9 July 2020 in Singapore. For more information, visit www.worldcitiessummit.com.sg ## Chinese translation > Translation model: grok_cli ### 市长与城市领袖宣言：通过赋权社区、建设社会资本并借力逆境，在其城市中建立信任 来自53个城市的54位市长与城市领袖齐聚哥伦比亚麦德林，参加第十届世界城市峰会（WCS）市长论坛及第六届青年领袖研讨会，并在此宣言将共同朝着通过赋权社区、建设社会资本并借力逆境来建设高信任城市的共享愿景迈进。逾270名与会者借此机会讨论有助于提升社会与制度信心的城市治理最新创新与良好实践，以及在经济波动难测、极端天气事件频发的时代，城市应如何规划经济与环境安全。 新加坡国家发展部部长兼财政部第二部长、论坛主席黄循财先生在闭幕致辞中指出，建立信任需要与公民接触、倾听并协作的过程。尽管这一过程可能充满挑战，但从长远看这些努力会有所回报，因为它们有助于建设更健全的制度，从而增强社会信任。黄部长也强调了采取能产生切实成果的行动的重要性。为建立信任，城市应确保其行动并非临时为之，而是作为连贯行动计划的一部分加以执行，并作为更长远愿景的一部分以综合方式加以阐述。 本届市长论坛东道主、麦德林市长费德里科·古铁雷斯先生对市长论坛所提供的平台表示赞赏，使与会者得以相互学习、讨论紧迫的城市挑战并分享最佳实践。古铁雷斯市长承诺，麦德林将继续通过与本地社区及各方利益相关者紧密合作、落实城市长期规划，加强居民与政府之间的信心与信任。 第十届世界城市峰会市长论坛宣言 在论坛上，市长与城市领袖宣言将共同朝着通过赋权社区、建设社会资本并借力逆境来建设高信任城市的共享愿景迈进。该宣言是为支持全球《2030年议程：可持续发展目标》，尤其是目标11：建设包容、安全、有抵御灾害能力和可持续的城市和人类住区，并与《新城市议程》所载目标相一致。 宣言指出：i）良好治理与法治是社会与制度信任和信心的基础；ii）管理良好的公共空间能够建设社会资本并促进社区信任；iii）居民之间的共同经历与共识使城市能够从危机中复原。此外，当社区在城市重建过程中获得赋权时，居民与政府之间的信任会进一步增强。 2021年世界城市峰会市长论坛 首尔市长朴元淳宣布，首尔将于2021年主办世界城市峰会市长论坛。首尔因在公民参与、包容性、数据支持的问题解决决策以及在改造建成环境、增添活力与提升生活品质方面的创意设计等方面的领导力与承诺，于2018年获颁李光耀世界城市奖。 2020年世界城市峰会：适应被颠覆的世界 下一届世界城市峰会（WCS）市长论坛与青年领袖研讨会将于2020年7月5日至9日在新加坡再度召开，作为世界城市峰会的重点亮点之一。峰会主题为“宜居与可持续城市：适应被颠覆的世界”，将汇聚处于这些问题前沿的城市、企业与专家，讨论城市如何适应气候变化、社会变迁与新技术所带来的颠覆，并确保其宜居性与可持续性。 关于世界城市峰会 两年一度的世界城市峰会（WCS）是政府领袖与行业专家应对宜居与可持续城市挑战、分享综合城市解决方案并缔结新伙伴关系的专属平台。峰会由新加坡宜居城市中心（CLC）与市区重建局（URA）联合主办，重点亮点包括世界城市峰会市长论坛、李光耀世界城市奖以及世界城市峰会青年领袖研讨会。下一届世界城市峰会将于2020年7月5日至9日在新加坡举行。更多信息请访问 www.worldcitiessummit.com.sg