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That's a wrap on 2025!

That's a wrap on 2025!

700+ citymakers, 440+ cities, one shared mission.
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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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Global Learning Village
Melbourne , Australia

Global Learning Village

The Global Learning Village is a concept, which aims at establishing smarter, healthier and better connected communities
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South African / Swedish partnership on air quality
Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

South African / Swedish partnership on air quality

The City of Gothenburg and Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality share experience and knowledge to improve their air quality.
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Edinburgh Collected
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Edinburgh Collected

An innovative solution to the management and expansion of heritage digital collections.
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Digitalents Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland

Digitalents Helsinki

Developing the work life skills of young people in a modern and creative community.
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Tswelopele Clean-up campaign
Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

Tswelopele Clean-up campaign

In an effort to increase environmental awareness, the city of Tshwane has embarked on a monthly clean-up programme targeted at residents and businesses.
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Seen and Heard
London, United Kingdom

Seen and Heard

A campaign to change the face of public space – for and by young people
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Mary Lewin
Melbourne , Australia

Mary Lewin

Individual | Retired (formerly, Regional Manager, Metropolis Asia and the Pacific)
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Copenhagen, Denmark

Christer Andersen

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Alejandra Alejandra Trejo Nieto
Mexico City, Mexico

Alejandra Alejandra Trejo Nieto

Individual | Professor and researcher
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Zulma Bolivar
Caracas, Venezuela

Zulma Bolivar

Individual | Urbanista, Msc Diseño Urbano, Especialista en Planificación Estratégica Urbana, Desarrollo y Gestión Local
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Amalia Noemi Martinez
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Amalia Noemi Martinez

Individual | MA Student at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
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Ralf Lippold
Dresden, Germany

Ralf Lippold

Individual | Economist & Intrapreneur
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