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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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FastFWD: bringing innovation to government procurement
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.
The International Building Exhibition and its “Climate Protection Concept Renewable Wilhelmsburg"
Hamburg, Germany

The International Building Exhibition and its “Climate Protection Concept Renewable Wilhelmsburg"

In 2005 Hamburg decided to support the redevelopment of the Wilhelmsburg neighborhood through hosting the International Building and the International Garden Show (IBA).
Ljubljana’s Bee Path
Ljubljana, Slovenia

Ljubljana’s Bee Path

The Bee Path promotes public awareness of how significant bees are to food sovereignty, biodiversity and the long term sustainability of the city.
Sustainability in The Hague neighbourhoods; participation in co-creation
The Hague, Netherlands

Sustainability in The Hague neighbourhoods; participation in co-creation

The Hague is harnessing the commitment, time and skills of citizens to help achieve its goal of becoming climate neutral by 2040. Practical support and grants for cooperative action at grassroots level are turning good ideas into reality across the city.
CO-HATY
Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine

CO-HATY

Providing emergency homes for displaced people
Therapeutic Garden
Zagreb, Croatia

Therapeutic Garden

Transforming a brownfield site into a sustainable, inclusive garden for community well-being.

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Ted van der Klaauw

Institution | Lecturer
Hong Kong, China

Ada Chan

Individual | Researcher
Svenja Doran
Berlin, Germany

Svenja Doran

Individual | administrative officer
Medellín, Colombia

Andrés Fernandez

Individual | Public Relationship
Léonard Lévêque
Marseilles, France

Léonard Lévêque

Individual | International Projects
Sofie de Wit
Wageningen, Netherlands

Sofie de Wit

Individual | MSc Student