AGT International Trains China's Mayors on Global Urban Management Best Practices

BEIJING, May 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AGT International (AGT), a global public safety and security solutions organization that is among the fastest-growing in the world, successfully completed  an elite training seminar for over 45 of China's leading mayors at the National Academy for Mayors of China (NAMC)  on May 23rd in Beijing. The seminar follows a similar event held in October 2010, as well as a new agreement with the NAMC to roll-out an extensive three year training program to support the development of China's cities. The agreement includes training in urban management, public infrastructure, emergency response and flood control capabilities.

The objective of the May 23rd training session was to educate China's local mayors, vice mayors, district governors and deputy governors on best practices and offer actionable insights in urban management, transportation management, emergency response management, and urban air pollution and control management.

Commenting on the training seminar, Mati Kochavi, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, AGT International said, "Cities in China face some of the biggest challenges in urban management. AGT International is proud to continue to share international best practice with the National Academy for Mayors of China (NAMC) to support the development of urban, transportation and emergency response management as well as urban air pollution and control management."  Continuing, Mr. Kochavi said: "AGT International is proud to be a part of the historic evolution of China's urban centers and looks forward to a long-lasting relationship with the NAMC building on the success of our recent seminar."

Also commenting Wang Zhong Ping, Director of NAMC said, "The NAMC was delighted to host this seminar by AGT.  We look forward to an ongoing relationship to help make China's cities safe and stable."

About AGT International:

One of the fastest-growing public safety and security solutions organizations in the world, AGT International has operations on five continents. Led by a unique vision, AGT International combines the brain trust of its brightest minds globally with ahead-of-the-curve technology to unlock the world's potential. AGT International partners with governments and corporations to help them predict, prepare for, prevent, and manage challenges and threats that arise in complex environments – with services that include urban management, health emergency management, cyber and food security.  Founded 4 years ago and led by Founder and CEO Mati Kochavi, AGT International currently has 1,700 employees worldwide and sales in excess of $7 billion to date. AGT International is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

SOURCE AGT International

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