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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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use (urban sustainability exchange) is a knowledge exchange platform dedicated to sustainable city making. use connects citymakers and encourages the exchange of ideas and experiences to effect positive sustainable change.

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Better Food for Kids
Antananarivo, Madagascar

Better Food for Kids

Vegetable gardens in school yards
Violence Prevention Through Urban Upgrading in Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa

Violence Prevention Through Urban Upgrading in Cape Town

Violence prevention through urban upgrading; using social engagement and town planning as tools in fighting crime.
 “VMESTE!” (“TOGETHER!”)
Moscow, Russia

“VMESTE!” (“TOGETHER!”)

A community-driven decision-making system
Detroit Cultural Centre Planning Initiative
Detroit, United States

Detroit Cultural Centre Planning Initiative

A Guiding Plan for Dynamic Unity
The Green Belt Pays de Béarn
Pau, France

The Green Belt Pays de Béarn

Supports local economies, bolsters food resilience and reduces the carbon footprint
Rio Operations Center
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Rio Operations Center

The Rio Operations Center's responsibility is to control the city's daily operations, integrating several departments involved in Rio's routine; and to manage crisis and emergency situations.

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Harare, Zimbabwe

Tonderai Mphamvu Energy

Institution | Civil and Water Engineer
Giedre Bucyte
Berlin, Germany

Giedre Bucyte

Individual | Civil engineer. Project manager.
Ralf Lippold
Dresden, Germany

Ralf Lippold

Individual | Economist & Intrapreneur
Amman, Jordan

Nisreen Alaraj

Individual | Local development Expert
Nairobi, Kenya

Jared Ontita

Individual | Researcher
Marc Sabadi
Barcelona (ciudad), Spain

Marc Sabadi

Individual | Consultant