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That's a wrap on 2025!

That's a wrap on 2025!

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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 Democracy - Call for Content

Digital Democracy - Call for Content

The Transformative Force of Digital Democracies
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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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C6 Finland - Finnish Alliance model

C6 Finland - Finnish Alliance model

A bold new experiment in multilevel collaboration
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Sustainable Montreal plan
Montréal, Canada

Sustainable Montreal plan

The Sustainable Montreal plan provides a shared framework and action plan for citizens, local business and partner organizations to build long-term sustainability for the city.
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La Lainière Project House
European Metropolis of Lille, France

La Lainière Project House

La Lainière Project House demonstrates the cradle-to-cradle (C2C) philosophy in action.
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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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Advance to Zero (AtoZ)
Adelaide, Australia

Advance to Zero (AtoZ)

Empowering communities to tackle homelessness
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The city of Brighton & Hove reuse model
Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom

The city of Brighton & Hove reuse model

The Brighton & Hove council has implemented a programme to keep reusable goods out of the bin.
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Greening The Grassroots in Petaling Jaya
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Greening The Grassroots in Petaling Jaya

Based on business and community participation, the Greening The Grassroots programme will assist with the transformation of Petaling Jaya into a low carbon city by 2020 with government support.
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Carlota Roses
Barcelona (área metropolitana), Spain

Carlota Roses

Individual | International Relations Officer
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Johannes Roderer
Berlin, Germany

Johannes Roderer

Individual | research assistent, urban and landscape planner
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Jan Kaminski
Warsaw, Poland

Jan Kaminski

Individual | landscape architect
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Ghulam Mohey-ud-din
Yanbu, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Ghulam Mohey-ud-din

Individual | Principal Urban Economist
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Ngounou Pouene Charlie Martial
Douala, Cameroon

Ngounou Pouene Charlie Martial

Individual | Expert in Local Finances
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NAJAT ZARROUK
Rabat, Morocco

NAJAT ZARROUK

Individual | Director of the Academy of UCLG Africa, ALGA
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