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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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Integration Facilitators program for disadvantaged neighbourhoods in Berlin
Berlin, Germany

Integration Facilitators program for disadvantaged neighbourhoods in Berlin

The program provides training and qualifications for unemployed people to work as mediators who facilitate the integration of new arrivals in local neighbourhoods.
Community-Driven Housing and Informal Settlement Upgrading
Gobabis, Namibia

Community-Driven Housing and Informal Settlement Upgrading

Addressing the urgent informal settlement crisis in Namibia
Helsinki Region Infoshare (HRI)
Greater Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki Region Infoshare (HRI)

In 2010, the cities of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area began sharing public data for anyone to use freely. These open datasets, available through a web platform (www.hri.fi), make it possible for citizens to develop applications and follow public decision making.
Urban Agriculture Ordinance
Chicago, United States

Urban Agriculture Ordinance

A reform of city laws to clarify existing rules and expand the opportunities for food growing and livestock rearing within municipal limits.
One Less Nuclear Power Plant
Seoul , South Korea

One Less Nuclear Power Plant

The initiative aims at reducing energy consumption and increasing renewable energy production to compensate for one nuclear power plant
The regeneration of San Salvador’s historical centre
San Salvador, El Salvador

The regeneration of San Salvador’s historical centre

Supporting families to take ownership of and improve their homes.

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Simon Dickinson

Individual
Bengaluru, India

Arun Jain

Individual | Urban Designer, Urban Strategist
Chris DiGennaro
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Chris DiGennaro

Individual | Senior Program Officer, CityNet Secretariat
Lucinda Hartley
Melbourne , Australia

Lucinda Hartley

Individual | Urbanist
New York City, United States

Sean Keeley

Individual | Student
Johannes Roderer
Berlin, Germany

Johannes Roderer

Individual | research assistent, urban and landscape planner