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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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Cuidemos Centro programme
Madrid, Spain

Cuidemos Centro programme

A municipal training programme that employs migrants in the role of ‘Dynamizers’ to act as mediators between the local government authority and their respective communities to promote environmental awareness.
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Do You Kyoto?
Kyoto, Japan

Do You Kyoto?

Are you doing something good for the environment?
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Pre-earthquake measures in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

Pre-earthquake measures in Tokyo

The City of Tokyo has introduced a series of measures to reduce the number of people becoming stranded in the metropolitan area in emergency situations.
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Recycling Center of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Recycling Center of Buenos Aires

The Buenos Aires Recycling Centre presents an innovative, holistic solution to waste management developed and administered by the city government.
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Co-housing for Ageing Well
City of Unley, Australia

Co-housing for Ageing Well

A collaborative housing model to assist older people to stay living in their communities.
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Belo Horizonte City Hall
Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Belo Horizonte City Hall

Institution
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Medellín, Colombia

Jorge Pérez-Jaramillo

Individual | Architect Urbaniste, Consultant advisor, Senior Consultant World Bank
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Aditi Poudel Dhakal
Berlin, Germany

Aditi Poudel Dhakal

Individual | Student
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Chongo Kaulule
Lusaka, Zambia

Chongo Kaulule

Individual | Geography Teacher
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Boet Paula
Barcelona (ciudad), Spain

Boet Paula

Individual | Project Manager
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Berlin, Germany

A Alfieri

Individual | Student Urban Design
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