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That's a wrap on 2025!

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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Space-S
Eindhoven, Netherlands

Space-S

A community driven approach to social housing
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PRODA - the Agri-Food Development Program
Neuquén Province, Argentina

PRODA - the Agri-Food Development Program

PRODA works with low-income women and families in the self-sufficient production of food and the strengthening of the family economy.
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Rehabilitation of Sierra de Guadalupe Natural Protected Area
Mexico City, Mexico

Rehabilitation of Sierra de Guadalupe Natural Protected Area

A project to reduce the environmental deterioration of the city's Natural Protected Areas
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Gabriel Peri Square – Management of a public space to ensure sustainable social integration
Grand Lyon, France

Gabriel Peri Square – Management of a public space to ensure sustainable social integration

The City of Lyon has instituted action to secure the public space at Gabriel Peri Square using uniformed mediators to facilitate long-term social cohesion.
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Improving the Quality of Life in a Disadvantaged Neighbourhood
Ankara, Turkey

Improving the Quality of Life in a Disadvantaged Neighbourhood

This project aims to achieve social inclusion through civic engagement, cultural vitality, gender equity, and poverty reduction
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Zero Waste Program
Bogotá, Colombia

Zero Waste Program

The Zero Waste Program aims to reduce waste and increase recycling by formalization of the labour force and the introduction of education and training programs for workers and the community.
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Ulrike Wisser
Brussels Capital Region, Belgium

Ulrike Wisser

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Julius Menge
Berlin, Germany

Julius Menge

Individual | Commercial Transport
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Washington, D.C., United States

FRANK SZOPINSKI

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Michael Bell
Cape Town, South Africa

Michael Bell

Individual | Founder
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Julia Munroe
Barcelona (ciudad), Spain

Julia Munroe

Individual | Policy Officer
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Berlin, Germany

A Alfieri

Individual | Student Urban Design
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