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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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Youth election project U18
Berlin, Germany

Youth election project U18

The U18 initiative is a simulated vote that takes place nine days ahead of real ‘adult’ elections, either local or national. The project is designed to generate an interest in politics amongst young people and supplement their political education.
Homes For Good
Glasgow, United Kingdom

Homes For Good

Providing affordable rent with a holistic tenancy support approach.
Local strategies to implement national energy efficiency schemes in Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Local strategies to implement national energy efficiency schemes in Newcastle

Through building partnerships between the public and private sectors, the city of Newcastle has improved the energy efficiency of its housing stock, decreased fuel poverty and created jobs and training opportunities for vulnerable young people.
Oslo’s Traffic Agent app - Game to improve road safety
Oslo, Norway

Oslo’s Traffic Agent app - Game to improve road safety

Oslo has turned to mobile technology to tackle traffic security issues affecting parents’ willingness to let their children walk to school. Its pioneering app, ‘The Traffic Agent’, provides child’s eye feedback to enable improved road maintenance and infrastructure planning.
Ghent en Garde
Ghent, Belgium

Ghent en Garde

Co-creative food governance for impact
Eco-Friendly Farmer Card
Antalya, Turkey

Eco-Friendly Farmer Card

Reducing the use of raw materials, conserving natural resources and contributing to the circular economy.

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Ezekiel Jere
Lusaka, Zambia

Ezekiel Jere

Individual | Dean - School of ICT
Seoul Solution
Seoul , South Korea

Seoul Solution

Institution | Think Tank
Sven Hausigke
Berlin, Germany

Sven Hausigke

Individual | Managing Partner
Berlin, Germany

Luisa Kummer

Individual | administration
Jurate Raugaliene
Vilnius, Lithuania

Jurate Raugaliene

Institution | Senior specialist for projects ad programs
Leeds, United Kingdom

Camille Thomas

Individual | Voluntary sector project management