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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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Youth election project U18
Berlin, Germany

Youth election project U18

The U18 initiative is a simulated vote that takes place nine days ahead of real ‘adult’ elections, either local or national. The project is designed to generate an interest in politics amongst young people and supplement their political education.
Milwaukee, United States

HOME GR/OWN Milwaukee

HOME GR/OWN Milwaukee empowers residents to transform neighbourhoods by re-purposing City-owned vacant lots into community food assets
Micro-Baguio: a 15 minute city
Baguio, Philippines

Micro-Baguio: a 15 minute city

An urban planning concept where residents can access most of their daily needs—work, shopping, healthcare, education, and recreation—within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their home.
Usquare.brussels – bringing people, the city and knowledge together
Brussels Capital Region, Belgium

Usquare.brussels – bringing people, the city and knowledge together

Conversion of a former barracks site into a new district combining heritage, sustainable development, circular economy and knowledge.
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.
AWE – Cultural engagement through accessibility, wellbeing and evidence
Dublin, Ireland

AWE – Cultural engagement through accessibility, wellbeing and evidence

Connecting people and empowering communities through culture, dialogue and listening

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Babu Ahamed
Vijayawada, India

Babu Ahamed

Individual | INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE
Nairobi, Kenya

Stephanie Loose

Individual | Programme Manager
Gilbert MUGISHO KAKIRA
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Gilbert MUGISHO KAKIRA

Individual | Coordonnateur
Man Clement
Berlin, Germany

Man Clement

Individual | Independent Non-Executive Director
Lucas Massa
Guarulhos, Brazil

Lucas Massa

Individual | Gestor de Políticas Municipais
Marcela Ferreira
São Paulo, Brazil

Marcela Ferreira

Individual | Urban Policy Expert