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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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The Madrid Río Project
Madrid, Spain

The Madrid Río Project

The Madrid Río project aims at converting the zone alongside the Manzanares River into green areas to make the city eco friendlier.
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.
Bridging social gaps with ecological restoration
Wuhan, China

Bridging social gaps with ecological restoration

The City of Wuhan has revitalized one of the most polluted areas of the city into an ecological space for citizens.
Decent Homes for the Elderly
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Decent Homes for the Elderly

Changing attitudes to gender equality and housing justice.
Mezitli Women Producers Market
Mezitli, Turkey

Mezitli Women Producers Market

Providing sustainable economic and social opportunities for women
Porto Maravilha Urban Operation
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Porto Maravilha Urban Operation

The project's goal is to establish a new standard of occupation for the waterfront area of Rio de Janeiro

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Nouakchott, Mauritania

Adenane Djigo

Individual | Urban planning and climate change senior consultant
Zoheir Sabaghpour Azarian
Tehran, Iran

Zoheir Sabaghpour Azarian

Individual | Deputy Mayor for International Affairs
Maryjane Chikukwa
Johannesburg, South Africa

Maryjane Chikukwa

Individual | Programme Manager
Mark Watson

Mark Watson

Individual | Director/Partner/Educator
Milan, Italy

Giulia Sicignano

Individual
Roji Ayanda
Johannesburg, South Africa

Roji Ayanda

Individual | General Manager: Research and Knowledge Management