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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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Cities without Hunger – community gardens
São Paulo, Brazil

Cities without Hunger – community gardens

The project’s objective is to implement a farming nucleus and satellite agricultural sites to generate urban jobs and skill-building.
Seoul Night Bus based on Big Data Technology
Seoul , South Korea

Seoul Night Bus based on Big Data Technology

The Seoul Night Bus, also known as the "Owl Bus", makes Seoul’s public transportation service ceaseless for the city’s late night commuters
Digitalents Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland

Digitalents Helsinki

Developing the work life skills of young people in a modern and creative community.
Securing the future of Mangroves
Department of St. Louis, Senegal, Senegal

Securing the future of Mangroves

Inter-municipal approach for the protection and enhancement of the Mangrove ecosystem
School of Citizenship and Coexistence
Malaga, Spain

School of Citizenship and Coexistence

Local government collaborating with migrant associations to encourage active citizenship.
Shiraz - The Green City
Shiraz, Iran

Shiraz - The Green City

Increasing green space and limiting unbridled development through reforestation.

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Ricardo Garcia
Barcelona (ciudad), Spain

Ricardo Garcia

Individual | Architect - Intern in Metropolis
Massimo Iezzoni
Montréal, Canada

Massimo Iezzoni

Individual | Director General Montreal Metropolitain Community
Rene Peter Hohmann
Brussels Capital Region, Belgium

Rene Peter Hohmann

Individual | Executive Director EU Office
Albeniz Tugce  Ezme
Istanbul, Turkey

Albeniz Tugce Ezme

Individual | Urban Planner, Research Assistant in Political Science & Public Administration Department
Maria-Monica Salazar
New York City, United States

Maria-Monica Salazar

Individual | Research Scholar