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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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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.
Curitiba More Energy
Curitiba, Brazil

Curitiba More Energy

Investing in solar energy to build a sustainable future for the city.
Rehabilitation of Sierra de Guadalupe Natural Protected Area
Mexico City, Mexico

Rehabilitation of Sierra de Guadalupe Natural Protected Area

A project to reduce the environmental deterioration of the city's Natural Protected Areas
AWE – Cultural engagement through accessibility, wellbeing and evidence
Dublin, Ireland

AWE – Cultural engagement through accessibility, wellbeing and evidence

Connecting people and empowering communities through culture, dialogue and listening
eThekwini Municipality Transformative Riverine Management Programme
Durban, South Africa

eThekwini Municipality Transformative Riverine Management Programme

A Scalable and Replicable Model for Cities to Manage Their Waterways Sustainably While Maximising Socio-Economic Benefits
Co-operative Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom

Co-operative Glasgow

The City of Glasgow is identifying effective and sustainable ways of addressing economic and social challenges by supporting cooperatives and social enterprises and devolving power to residents.

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David Abraham
Houston, United States

David Abraham

Individual | Research Scientist
Washington, D.C., United States

Chris Moon

Individual | Researcher
Delhi, India

Kanha Kanha R Godha

Individual | Lead Planner
Martín Carreño Gerardo Ezequiel
Barcelona (área metropolitana), Spain

Martín Carreño Gerardo Ezequiel

Individual | Sustainability expert
Valentino Sevino
Milan, Italy

Valentino Sevino

Individual | Mobility Planning Director
Seyedparham Mortazavian
Berlin, Germany

Seyedparham Mortazavian

Individual | Urban Planning and Architecture