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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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Conversion of a school building to a library in the area of Ostkreuz-Friedrichshain, Berlin
Berlin, Germany

Conversion of a school building to a library in the area of Ostkreuz-Friedrichshain, Berlin

The innovative and sustainable architectural concept applied to the District Central Library has delivered a new cultural meeting point for all generations that contribute to revitalizing the area.
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Halle 2: recycling, repair and reuse using a circular economy approach
Munich, Germany

Halle 2: recycling, repair and reuse using a circular economy approach

The city of Munich has taken its ambitious waste reduction strategy to the next level by developing an innovative reuse lab and shop concept.
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Space-S
Eindhoven, Netherlands

Space-S

A community driven approach to social housing
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The revitalisation of Sumidouro - Victor Civita Square
São Paulo, Brazil

The revitalisation of Sumidouro - Victor Civita Square

The city of São Paulo has developed a successful brownfield project with a cultural heritage focus.
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Adopt a Monument
Tampere, Finland

Adopt a Monument

Inclusive cultural heritage for and with the people!
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Gender Mainstreaming in City Development
Berlin, Germany

Gender Mainstreaming in City Development

The program considers the needs of the different lifestyles existent in a city when planning urban development and building projects.
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Windhoek, Namibia

Gregor Schmorl

Individual | Technical Advisor
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Gilbert MUGISHO KAKIRA
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Gilbert MUGISHO KAKIRA

Individual | Coordonnateur
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Adam Pantelimon
Edmonton, Canada

Adam Pantelimon

Individual | Architect, Urbanist, Urban Designer
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Seoul , South Korea

Sohyang Oh

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Daniel Arbulo
Montevideo, Uruguay

Daniel Arbulo

Individual | Responsable
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Mikel Berra Sandin
Barcelona (área metropolitana), Spain

Mikel Berra Sandin

Individual | Project Officer, Digital Metropolis
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