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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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A Communication Strategy for refugees and migrants
Berlin, Germany

A Communication Strategy for refugees and migrants

A multi-lingual podcast providing official COVID-19 information.
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La Recyclerie des Moulins
Nice, France

La Recyclerie des Moulins

Using a circular economy model to increase environmental protection and resource efficiency
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Digital Welcome
Brussels Capital Region, Belgium

Digital Welcome

An ICT and technology skills training programme to improve migrant and refugee integration.
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Urban Agriculture Programme (UAP)
Rosario, Argentina

Urban Agriculture Programme (UAP)

The objective of the UAP is to implement a participatory process of production, transformation, and commercialisation to improve food supply
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Estidama Sustainability Program
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Estidama Sustainability Program

In one of the world’s most rapidly growing cities, a new government-mandated program – Estidama (Arabic for “sustainable”) - aims at making all new buildings in the United Arab Emirates more environmentally responsible and sustainable.
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Berlin Open Data strategy
Berlin, Germany

Berlin Open Data strategy

In 2011, the City of Berlin engaged in the development of an Open Data platform to foster transparency in public administration and the production of smart city apps.
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Diouri Lina
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Diouri Lina

Individual | Architecture Student
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Jerry Anthony
Chicago, United States

Jerry Anthony

Individual | University Professor, Founder & Director of Non-profits
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Alfonso David Barrientos Zapata
La Paz, Bolivia

Alfonso David Barrientos Zapata

Individual | Arquitecto, Docente en la Universidad Mayor de San Andrés La Paz-BOLIVIA
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TSPA
Berlin, Germany

TSPA

Institution
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Jakki Mann
Melbourne , Australia

Jakki Mann

Individual | Content Curator
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Sven Hausigke
Berlin, Germany

Sven Hausigke

Individual | Managing Partner
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