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Closing the Digital Divide

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.
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Global State of Democracy 2025

Global State of Democracy 2025

Democracy on the move
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Digital Democracy - Call for Content

Digital Democracy - Call for Content

The Transformative Force of Digital Democracies
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e-sabha app

e-sabha app

Connecting Communities with Local Authorities and Government Agencies on a Single Platform.
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C6 Finland - Finnish Alliance model

C6 Finland - Finnish Alliance model

A bold new experiment in multilevel collaboration
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Social Management of Habitat at informal settlements
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Social Management of Habitat at informal settlements

In Buenos Aires, residents of informal neighbourhoods are encouraged to take an active role in the physical and social transformation of their own habitats.
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Jaga Mission – Odisha Liveable Habitat Mission
Odisha, India

Jaga Mission – Odisha Liveable Habitat Mission

Government working with citizens to create liveable habitats
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Gothenburg’s entrepreneurial hub
Gothenburg, Sweden

Gothenburg’s entrepreneurial hub

Entrepreneurial West Hisingen aims at developing entrepreneurial capacity in a multicultural district with high unemployment and low aspirations.
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Commmunity Participation in Urban Conservation
Yangzhou, China

Commmunity Participation in Urban Conservation

This project aims to improve living conditions of the residents in the Old City area of Yangzhou through Sustainable Urban Conservation.
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Mainstreaming Culture for Sustainable Development
Gaziantep, Turkey

Mainstreaming Culture for Sustainable Development

A policy to address the neglect of cultural heritage assets and ensure their long-term sustainability.
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Strasbourg unites for biodiversity
Strasbourg, France

Strasbourg unites for biodiversity

"All united for more biodiversity" is a charter to manage green spaces in Strasbourg, France in an eco-friendly way.
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Walkability Institute | Instituto Caminhabilidade
Curitiba, Brazil

Walkability Institute | Instituto Caminhabilidade

Institution | NGO developing walkable cities to achieve gender equity and address the climate crisis
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Desi Ilker
Berlin, Germany

Desi Ilker

Individual | Project & Communication Manager
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S. Franck KINNINVO
Cotonou, Benin

S. Franck KINNINVO

Institution | Consultant en Décentralisation/ Gestionnaire de Projet
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Gilbert MUGISHO KAKIRA
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Gilbert MUGISHO KAKIRA

Individual | Coordonnateur
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Ryan Hughes, AICP
Seattle, United States

Ryan Hughes, AICP

Individual | Urban Planning / International Economic Development
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Alix Katharina Rehlinger
Berlin, Germany

Alix Katharina Rehlinger

Individual | social worker - division manager
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