The 5th Meeting of the GMS Urban Development Task Force was held in Bangkok from 25–26 August 2016.

The objectives of the meeting were to (i) update the GMS Regional Investment Framework and progress of the regional and national urban projects included in the GMS Urban Development Strategic Framework 2015–2022; (ii) discuss the concept and applicability of “Urban Green Growth” through knowledge sharing on OECD’s Urban Green Growth in Dynamic Asia project, in particular case studies on Bangkok; and (iii) discuss and agree on the next steps including upgrading of the Urban Task Force to the Urban Working Group and preparation of the next regional meeting.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration also organized site visits for the participants to the Dingdaeng wastewater plant and the BMA flood control center.