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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 Inclusion in Almaty

Digital Inclusion in Almaty

A comprehensive initiative aligning digital governance with human rights protection and the 2030 Agenda.
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The Gender Snapshot 2025

The Gender Snapshot 2025

UN report reveals Gender equality at a Crossroads
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Women at the Table

Women at the Table

Elevates human dignity, gender equality and eradicates bias
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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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Rainwater Harvesting Program - Cosecha de Lluvia
Mexico City, Mexico

Rainwater Harvesting Program - Cosecha de Lluvia

Improving water supply in areas with high rates of economic marginalization and water scarcity.
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SACUDE Municipal Complex
Montevideo, Uruguay

SACUDE Municipal Complex

The SACUDE Municipal Complex provides facilities and programmes to improve the quality of life for citizens living in the Casavalle Basin settlement in Montevideo.
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Creative Horizon
Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Creative Horizon

A strategic intersectoral project focussed on building a creative economy.
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The Bronx Creative District
Bogotá, Colombia

The Bronx Creative District

Revitalizing the city’s downtown area as a cultural and creative precinct
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INCREDIBOL! Bologna’s Creative Innovation
Bologna, Italy

INCREDIBOL! Bologna’s Creative Innovation

The city of Bologna has implemented an innovative scheme to provide support for the cultural and creative industries.
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Entrepreneurs for the Future (e4f )
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Entrepreneurs for the Future (e4f )

Young startup businesses benefit from tailored support and being part of a community. That’s what makes Birmingham’s ‘Entrepreneurs for the Future’ (e4f) programme stand out: it offers bespoke support and the chance to join a network of like-minded startups.
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Nicolás Pérez Aguila
Cordoba, Argentina

Nicolás Pérez Aguila

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Alon Shofman
Berlin, Germany

Alon Shofman

Individual | Architect
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Barcelona (ciudad), Spain

Marta Llobet

Individual | Uclg Culture Committee
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Liam Magee
Sydney, Australia

Liam Magee

Individual | Researcher
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Esmaeil Rahimi
Esfahan, Iran

Esmaeil Rahimi

Institution | Futurist- Smart Cities Designer - Future Cities Designer
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Covenant of Mayors – Europe
Brussels Capital Region, Belgium

Covenant of Mayors – Europe

Institution | EU-wide movement for cities and regions on climate and energy
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