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700+ citymakers, 440+ cities, one shared mission.

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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Innova.TO, Turin's municipal innovation program
Metropolitan City of Turin, Italy

Innova.TO, Turin's municipal innovation program

10,000 municipal employees = 10,000 potential innovators.
Smart City, Freedom through Technology project
Ramallah, Palestine

Smart City, Freedom through Technology project

Ramallah is deploying smart technologies to engage with citizens and improve quality and accessibility of services.
Securing the future of Mangroves
Department of St. Louis, Senegal, Senegal

Securing the future of Mangroves

Inter-municipal approach for the protection and enhancement of the Mangrove ecosystem
Berlin Open Data strategy
Berlin, Germany

Berlin Open Data strategy

In 2011, the City of Berlin engaged in the development of an Open Data platform to foster transparency in public administration and the production of smart city apps.
Climate, Air and Energy Territorial Plan
Grand Lyon, France

Climate, Air and Energy Territorial Plan

A collaborative roadmap for sustainable development
Docharkheh app
Tehran, Iran

Docharkheh app

An interactive app to encourage cycling and care for the environment

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Emelyn Bermundo
Metro Manila, Philippines

Emelyn Bermundo

Individual | Community Architect
Ezekiel Jere
Lusaka, Zambia

Ezekiel Jere

Individual | Dean - School of ICT
Washington, D.C., United States

Chris Moon

Individual | Researcher
Berlin, Germany

Michael Färber

Individual | Officer Berlin Energy and Climate Protection Programme
Laura Valdés
Barcelona (ciudad), Spain

Laura Valdés

Individual | Head of Policy
David Connor
Liverpool, United Kingdom

David Connor

Individual | Founder