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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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Seoul Transport Operation and Information Service (TOPIS)
Seoul , South Korea

Seoul Transport Operation and Information Service (TOPIS)

TOPIS gathers and processes real-time information to enable the city to efficiently manage road and subway train traffic.
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URBAN GreenUP
Liverpool, United Kingdom

URBAN GreenUP

An innovative, research-based blueprint for intelligent-led city greening
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Guangzhou Ecological Belt Master Plan
Guangzhou, China

Guangzhou Ecological Belt Master Plan

A blue-green infrastructure network to improve the environment
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Rea Vaya - Bus Rapid Transit System
Johannesburg, South Africa

Rea Vaya - Bus Rapid Transit System

The Rea Vaya (‘we are going’) Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system provides accessible, reliable and affordable public transport services for residents of Johannesburg and reduces the city’s C02 emissions.
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Mainstreaming Culture for Sustainable Development
Gaziantep, Turkey

Mainstreaming Culture for Sustainable Development

A policy to address the neglect of cultural heritage assets and ensure their long-term sustainability.
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Lawrence-Allen Revitalization Plan
Toronto, Canada

Lawrence-Allen Revitalization Plan

The highly participatory approach and its continuous integration of different city departments are outstanding features of this plan
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Aydée Aydée Corrales Cruz
Cali, Colombia

Aydée Aydée Corrales Cruz

Individual | Economist, Advisor to the Mayor on Food Security/Zero Hunger,
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Manchester, United Kingdom

Grainne Bradley

Individual | Local Government Officer
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Ibrahim Evrim
Mersin, Turkey

Ibrahim Evrim

Individual | Advisor to the Mayor
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London, United Kingdom

Sam Gillatt

Individual | Urban Development Specialist
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Gabriela Ruseva
Brussels Capital Region, Belgium

Gabriela Ruseva

Individual | Policy Officer
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Chongo Kaulule
Lusaka, Zambia

Chongo Kaulule

Individual | Geography Teacher
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