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That's a wrap on 2025!

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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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Berlin Open Data strategy
Berlin, Germany

Berlin Open Data strategy

In 2011, the City of Berlin engaged in the development of an Open Data platform to foster transparency in public administration and the production of smart city apps.
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Start Wien – Providing new migrants in Vienna with comprehensive support for their integration
Vienna, Austria

Start Wien – Providing new migrants in Vienna with comprehensive support for their integration

New migrants are provided with the most important information about life in Vienna as early as possible in their mother-tongues to help them find their way around the city.
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Pluit Reservoir Revitalization Project
Jakarta, Indonesia

Pluit Reservoir Revitalization Project

The Pluit Reservoir Revitalization Project is an initiative of the city of Jakarta to reduce urban flooding, improve water storage capacity and the quality of its prime water source.
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West Louisville FoodPort
Louisville, United States

West Louisville FoodPort

Huge FoodPort project set to benefit small/medium farmers and reduce supply chain to bring consumers closer to their food sources.
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BrazilLAB
São Paulo, Brazil

BrazilLAB

Innovation hub connecting the B2G sector
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Monteria Climate Change Master Plan
Montería, Colombia

Monteria Climate Change Master Plan

An ambitious and comprehensive climate mitigation and adaptation strategy
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Vasco ACIOLI
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Vasco ACIOLI

Individual | Senior Public Policies Advisor - Urban Planner and Architect
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Thomas Kiwus
Berlin, Germany

Thomas Kiwus

Individual | Project Manager / Coach / NEW WORK Enthusiast
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Gislaine Santos
Minas Gerais, Brazil

Gislaine Santos

Institution | Núcleo de Engenharia Pública e Resiliência Urbana
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Laura Raber
Berlin, Germany

Laura Raber

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Kazeem Dr. Kazeem Oluwakemi Oseni
Lagos, Nigeria

Kazeem Dr. Kazeem Oluwakemi Oseni

Individual | Assistant Professor in Information Technology/CEO of NGO/Project Manager
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Gabriela Callejas
São Paulo, Brazil

Gabriela Callejas

Individual | Urban designer, planner and architect
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