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That's a wrap on 2025!

That's a wrap on 2025!

700+ citymakers, 440+ cities, one shared mission.
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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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Zagreb For Me - revitalisation of public spaces in Zagreb
Zagreb, Croatia

Zagreb For Me - revitalisation of public spaces in Zagreb

Through the introduction of innovative methods, the city of Zagreb is revitalising existing public spaces and improving recreation, leisure and social cohesion for citizens.
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City talks on sustainable energy: the silent majority speaks
Utrecht, Netherlands

City talks on sustainable energy: the silent majority speaks

Utrecht initiated a democratic experiment to share and broaden responsibility for creating an energy plan to help it become climate neutral by 2030.
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RUMAWIP
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

RUMAWIP

An innovative affordable housing policy
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BIM-IFC territorial cartography: democratizing high-quality spatial information
Barcelona (área metropolitana), Spain

BIM-IFC territorial cartography: democratizing high-quality spatial information

The Barcelona Metropolitan Area offers high-quality 3D BIM territorial models in open IFC format - free and accessible to everyone.
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Digital Welcome
Brussels Capital Region, Belgium

Digital Welcome

An ICT and technology skills training programme to improve migrant and refugee integration.
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London, United Kingdom

Ocean Somali Community Association (OSCA)

A charity organisation providing services to residents in East London to foster their integration.
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Pete Silvester
Bangkok, Thailand

Pete Silvester

Individual | Co-founder & CEO, Window Seater
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S. Franck KINNINVO
Cotonou, Benin

S. Franck KINNINVO

Institution | Consultant en Décentralisation/ Gestionnaire de Projet
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Kitcat Jason
London, United Kingdom

Kitcat Jason

Individual | Independent Consultant
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Emma Roy

Individual | Environmental Officer
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Joy Mutai
Nairobi, Kenya

Joy Mutai

Institution | Programme Management Officer
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NAJAT ZARROUK
Rabat, Morocco

NAJAT ZARROUK

Individual | Director of the Academy of UCLG Africa, ALGA
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