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Closing the Digital Divide

An interview with citizen participation expert Adrià Duarte (UCLG), exploring how cities can use digital tools to strengthen local democracy, and put human rights at the centre of digital transformation.

e-sabha app

Connecting Communities with Local Authorities and Government Agencies on a Single Platform.

C6 Finland - Finnish Alliance model

A bold new experiment in multilevel collaboration

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Gamcheon Culture Village
Busan, South Korea

Gamcheon Culture Village

A participatory cultural transformation project
Social Intervention Project for the Cumbica Urbanisation Programme
Guarulhos, Brazil

Social Intervention Project for the Cumbica Urbanisation Programme

The aim of the programme is to provide access to social housing and public services to the local population to improve social inclusion
The electric vehicle capital
Oslo, Norway

The electric vehicle capital

With 60% of emissions in Oslo coming from the transport sector, encouraging people to use electric vehicles (EVs) has the potential to make a real difference. In 2008, Oslo adopted a ten-point plan to reduce CO2 emissions, to which the large scale introduction of EVs plays a big part.
Educational Parks for Youth
Antioquia (Departement), Colombia

Educational Parks for Youth

Building on a widely-hailed experiment in Medellin, the entire surrounding province of Antioquia has set up a network of 80 educational parks designed to supplement traditional education with programs to honor young peoples' inherent skills and citizenship potentials.
A Communication Strategy for refugees and migrants
Berlin, Germany

A Communication Strategy for refugees and migrants

A multi-lingual podcast providing official COVID-19 information.
A Non-Motorised Transport Corridor pilot project
Kampala, Uganda

A Non-Motorised Transport Corridor pilot project

Non-motorised transport improves walkability, reduces fatalities and promotes equity and inclusion.

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Lizarbe Daniel
Bristol, United Kingdom

Lizarbe Daniel

Individual | Project Manager
Zied Nhouchi
Grand Paris, France

Zied Nhouchi

Individual | Planner/Urban designer at IDEACONSULT/STUDI GROUP
Glensburg Town Planners
Johannesburg, South Africa

Glensburg Town Planners

Institution
Nairobi, Kenya

Jared Ontita

Individual | Researcher
Delitzsch, Germany

Tillman Bruns

Individual | Energy efficiency manager