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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.

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C6 Finland - Finnish Alliance model

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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).
Technopole Angus
Montréal, Canada

Technopole Angus

Technopole Angus demonstrates the successful urban renewal of a former industrial site in Montreal, Canada based on sustainable development and social economy and commitment.
Youth Lead the Change: Participatory Budgeting Boston
Boston, United States

Youth Lead the Change: Participatory Budgeting Boston

Through this participatory budgeting program, youth had the opportunity to collect ideas for capital projects, distill those ideas into concrete proposals, hold a city-wide vote to determine which projects get funded, and directly determine how $1 million is spent to improve Boston for everyone.
Smart City, Freedom through Technology project
Ramallah, Palestine

Smart City, Freedom through Technology project

Ramallah is deploying smart technologies to engage with citizens and improve quality and accessibility of services.
Disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation strategies for building resilient communities
Albay (Province), Philippines

Disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation strategies for building resilient communities

The province of Albay in the Philippines has adopted strategies for disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) to foster economic prosperity and keep its population safe.
e-sabha app
Galle, Sri Lanka

e-sabha app

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Alejandra Alejandra Trejo Nieto
Mexico City, Mexico

Alejandra Alejandra Trejo Nieto

Individual | Professor and researcher
Montréal, Canada

Guillaume Longchamps

Individual | Urban planning advisor - Team leader
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Aline Abreu

Individual | International Relations Advisor
Maria Loloni
Berlin, Germany

Maria Loloni

Individual | Sustainable City Systems Platform Manager
Esteban Benavides
Montréal, Canada

Esteban Benavides

Individual | International Affairs Advisor
Berlin, Germany

Hadi

Individual | Architect