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700+ citymakers, 440+ cities, one shared mission.

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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Programa Tô Legal
São Paulo, Brazil

Programa Tô Legal

Empowering informal workers and fostering entrepreneurial growth.
La Colaboradora: a P2P co-working space promoting collaborative economy
Zaragoza, Spain

La Colaboradora: a P2P co-working space promoting collaborative economy

A co-working space where a community of some 200 entrepreneurs, freelancers and creative professionals each dedicate four hours of their time every month in return for support with launching their projects. The principle is an exchange of services, ideas and knowledge through a ‘bank time’ approach.
“The Sharing City, Seoul” Project
Seoul , South Korea

“The Sharing City, Seoul” Project

A city-funded and share-based policy for improving citizens’ quality of life in Seoul
Startblok Riekerhaven
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Startblok Riekerhaven

Bringing young people and refugees together through housing
Walkable City Seoul
Seoul , South Korea

Walkable City Seoul

Showcasing the positive social, environmental and economic impact of a walkable city.
Silver Screen Festival
Frankfurt, Germany

Silver Screen Festival

Active aging – going to the movies

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Marouschka Buyten
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Marouschka Buyten

Individual | Consultant
Ahmedabad, India

Prasanth

Individual | Researcher
Eyjolfsdóttir  Bryndís
Barcelona (ciudad), Spain

Eyjolfsdóttir Bryndís

Individual | Development
Berlin, Germany

Michael Färber

Individual | Officer Berlin Energy and Climate Protection Programme
Berlin, Germany

Ilya Sogolov

Individual | Research assistant
David Connor
Liverpool, United Kingdom

David Connor

Individual | Founder