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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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Utrecht Smart Solar Charging project
Utrecht, Netherlands

Utrecht Smart Solar Charging project

The city of Utrecht has capitalised on the high take-up by residents of electric cars and solar panels to develop the Smart Solar Charging project.
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.
The re-development of La Balanza cultural neighborhood
Lima, Peru

The re-development of La Balanza cultural neighborhood

An urban redevelopment programme showcasing art, street life and design has transformed the low-income neighbourhood of La Balanza into a vibrant precinct with strong community engagement.
Smarter Sustainable Dubuque
Dubuque, United States

Smarter Sustainable Dubuque

Smarter Sustainable Dubuque is a partnership between the City of Dubuque and IBM Research to pilot an integrated, cross-silo initiative for managing resources and reducing carbon emissions.
Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Seoul , South Korea

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

The Dongdaemun Design Plaza is a multiple complex to house a center for the design and fashion industry and a history and culture park.
DIVERSITOURS
Bilbao, Spain

DIVERSITOURS

Onsite and immersive virtual reality tours changing perceptions one tour at a time.

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Manchester, United Kingdom

Grainne Bradley

Individual | Local Government Officer
Leipzig, Germany

Kaveri Gaikwad

Individual | Student
Berlin, Germany

Michael Färber

Individual | Officer Berlin Energy and Climate Protection Programme
Zagreb, Croatia

Vesna Helfrih

Individual | LL.B
Klara Schwobe
Berlin, Germany

Klara Schwobe

Individual | Senate Department for the Mobility, Transport, Climate Protection and the Environment/ Policy Officer
Emilie Vidal
Barcelona (ciudad), Spain

Emilie Vidal

Individual | Freelance Consultant in Gender Equality, International Cooperation & Culture