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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.

Global State of Democracy 2025

Democracy on the move

Digital Democracy - Call for Content

The Transformative Force of Digital Democracies

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C6 Finland - Finnish Alliance model

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Ahmedabad, India

Slum Electrification Program

A programme to connect 200,000 poor households to the public electricity grid.

Helsinki, Finland

Walkable Helsinki

How citizen engagement and collaboration can make cities more walkable

Lublin, Poland

Hej! Youth Open Space

Created for young people by young people

Barcelona (área metropolitana), Spain

Barcelona Metropolitan Area Master Plan (PDU) - Drafting Process

Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB) has launched a participative process to design a new metropolitan Urban Master Plan.

Andernach, Germany

Andernach – The Edible City

Not only is the city of Andernach creating more quality in public spaces, but with useful plants and extensive greening measures, it is providing a healthy town climate and promoting crop plant diversity while providing a welcome change in the menu for its citizens into the bargain.

Philadelphia, United States

FastFWD: bringing innovation to government procurement

Philadelphia’s FastFWD program provides a path for creative entrepreneurs to partner with government in tackling urban issues affecting the city.

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