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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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SIGeo: integrated geoinformation management
Niterói, Brazil

SIGeo: integrated geoinformation management

A unified GIS platform that improves territorial management and planning
Kolorob: Lighting up the City
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Kolorob: Lighting up the City

Kolorob is an online mobile platform that delivers access to information about local services. Currently focussed based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, it connects people living in informal settlements with essential service providers: schools, clinics, businesses, and government departments.
Phytotechnology Stations
Montréal, Canada

Phytotechnology Stations

Harnessing the power of plants to address environmental issues, demonstrate innovative technological solutions, and educate the public.
Andernach – The Edible City
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.
Eco-Mileage System
Seoul , South Korea

Eco-Mileage System

The eco-mileage system is an incentive program for citizens and organizations to reduce energy consumption.
BrazilLAB
São Paulo, Brazil

BrazilLAB

Innovation hub connecting the B2G sector

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Javier Duarte
Bogotá, Colombia

Javier Duarte

Individual | Architect & Urbanist
Metro Manila, Philippines

Fabienne Perucca

Individual | Urban governance specialist
Ulrich Graute
Berlin, Germany

Ulrich Graute

Individual | International Cooperation and Development Consultant / Senior Adviser
Achim Geissinger
Berlin, Germany

Achim Geissinger

Individual | editor
Kristin Bolanz
Berlin, Germany

Kristin Bolanz

Individual | Student
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Aline Abreu

Individual | International Relations Advisor