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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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SISS-Geo
São José dos Pinhais, Brazil

SISS-Geo

A collaborative technology platform that monitors wildlife health risks
Eco-Mileage System
Seoul , South Korea

Eco-Mileage System

The eco-mileage system is an incentive program for citizens and organizations to reduce energy consumption.
Design, Construction and Operation of Persian Gulf Martyrs’ Artificial Lake
Tehran, Iran

Design, Construction and Operation of Persian Gulf Martyrs’ Artificial Lake

The Persian Gulf Lake provides a new social and recreational area for the residents of Tehran, as well as for international visitors.
Revitalization of Namur-De la Savane area
Montréal, Canada

Revitalization of Namur-De la Savane area

Addressing urban sprawl by sustainable transformation of vacant land.
Tampere: from linear to circular bio-economy
Tampere, Finland

Tampere: from linear to circular bio-economy

In the city of Tampere’s ECO3 business park, bio-economy and circular investments are translated into practical activities.
Jugendcollege: training and education for young migrants in Vienna
Vienna, Austria

Jugendcollege: training and education for young migrants in Vienna

Jugendcollege provides free education, training and a mentoring programme for young migrants, asylum seekers and persons entitled to an asylum or subsidiary protection allowance aged between 15 and 21 in Vienna.

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Claudio Acioly Jr
Nairobi, Kenya

Claudio Acioly Jr

Individual | Head of Capacity Building and Interim Director Research and Capacity Development of UN-Habitat, United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Alon Shofman
Berlin, Germany

Alon Shofman

Individual | Architect
Vineet Goyal
Hyderabad, India

Vineet Goyal

Individual | Director
Iriana Ferreyra
Cordoba, Argentina

Iriana Ferreyra

Individual | Independent Consultant for Design, Implementation and Evaluation of Public Policies and Programs.
Edmundo Werna
Accra, Ghana

Edmundo Werna

Individual | Senior level Urbanist
Karin Silvana De Poortere
Bogotá, Colombia

Karin Silvana De Poortere

Individual | Arquitecta, MSc Urban development planning