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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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La Taula per a la Millora Urbana – TxMU
Barcelona (ciudad), Spain

La Taula per a la Millora Urbana – TxMU

The project improves living conditions for inhabitants affected in those urban areas requiring special attention.
Tampere: from linear to circular bio-economy
Tampere, Finland

Tampere: from linear to circular bio-economy

In the city of Tampere’s ECO3 business park, bio-economy and circular investments are translated into practical activities.
The electric vehicle capital
Oslo, Norway

The electric vehicle capital

With 60% of emissions in Oslo coming from the transport sector, encouraging people to use electric vehicles (EVs) has the potential to make a real difference. In 2008, Oslo adopted a ten-point plan to reduce CO2 emissions, to which the large scale introduction of EVs plays a big part.
Building Resilient Food Systems in Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa

Building Resilient Food Systems in Cape Town

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São Paulo Civil Defense Prevention Plan
São Paulo (state), Brazil

São Paulo Civil Defense Prevention Plan

The prevention plan includes different approaches to reduce the vulnerability of communities and citizens when landslides occur.
Barcelona Metropolitan Area Master Plan (PDU) - Drafting Process
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.

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Esmaeil Rahimi
Esfahan, Iran

Esmaeil Rahimi

Institution | Futurist- Smart Cities Designer - Future Cities Designer
Barcelona (área metropolitana), Spain

Tiana Xavi

Individual | Head of International Relations
Sonia Velez
Medellín, Colombia

Sonia Velez

Individual | Knowledge Management Professional
Washington, D.C., United States

Julia Canney

Individual | Policy and Communications Associate, Impact:Peace
Andrés Scagliola
Montevideo, Uruguay

Andrés Scagliola

Individual | Political Scientist | Executive Coordinator of the Secretariat of Diversity | Intendencia de Montevideo
Douma Lafontan
Boston, United States

Douma Lafontan

Individual | Artist