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Chinese Officials To Train At Canterbury
16 April, 2008
To:
Chief Reporter
From: Diane Keenan- CCC Communications Team
< Government officials from Gansu, China to
train at Canterbury University From Diane Keenan who is
with the Mayor's delegation in China The University of
Canterbury will host a training programme for high ranking
Government officials from Gansu province, China, in
September. Gansu Government officials announced the new
pilot training programme during a visit to Christchurch’s
sister province, Gansu this week by Christchurch Mayor Bob
Parker and a delegation including representatives of the
University of Canterbury. Professor Scott Davidson,
Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Law at Canterbury University, said he
expected 20 Gansu officials would attend the three week
course to learn more about public sector management. The
course was designed so that much of the programme would
involve practical experience in best practice in city
management.. “The course is based loosely on the model
we have had for the past five years with our other sister
city in China, Wuhan, but will be tailored to meet the Gansu
Government’s needs. If this course is successful, we will
look at providing extended programmes,” he said. Mr
Parker said the new training programme developed over the
past year highlighted the long history of cooperation and
exchange between Christchurch and Gansu. Gansu province,
located on the famous Silk Road which linked the East with
the West, has enjoyed a sister city relationship with
Christchurch for more than 20 years.
“Some of Gansu’s
brightest and best are coming to Christchurch to learn more
about the ways to do business. However, they will also be
looked on as teachers for in return we hope to learn more
about the Gansu province,” he said. “The dream Rewi
Alley had when he brought education to the young people of
China so many years ago, is being realised by future
generations. This new relationship with the University of
Canterbury will further strengthen the ties we have with
Gansu.” Mr Lu Wucheng, vice governor of Gansu province,
said the programme was a practical project of cooperation
for his Government with Christchurch. “I am sure this
training project will strengthen the friendship between the
two countries,” Mr Lu
said. ends
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