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That's a wrap on 2025!

That's a wrap on 2025!

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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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Supporting the integration of SDGs in local planning and service delivery
Dhangadhi, Nepal

Supporting the integration of SDGs in local planning and service delivery

Sixteen municipalities in Nepal use City WORKS to connect global agendas with local realities.
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Eco Efficiency policy
Quito, Ecuador

Eco Efficiency policy

Building a sustainable city around the existing public transport system
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Community Development Centers
Bogotá, Colombia

Community Development Centers

A public service contributing to individual, family and community development.
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Brussels' Village Finance: Grants to create jobs and improve the local environment
Brussels Capital Region, Belgium

Brussels' Village Finance: Grants to create jobs and improve the local environment

In Brussels Capital Region, micro-grants have been used to support the growth of green businesses in disadvantaged areas, and encourage new and aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Innovative Service in Difficult Environment for Recycler Artisan
Douala, Cameroon

Innovative Service in Difficult Environment for Recycler Artisan

The program increases economic viability, enhances social relevance and guarantees environmental sustainability
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Integration Facilitators program for disadvantaged neighbourhoods in Berlin
Berlin, Germany

Integration Facilitators program for disadvantaged neighbourhoods in Berlin

The program provides training and qualifications for unemployed people to work as mediators who facilitate the integration of new arrivals in local neighbourhoods.
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James Macdonald
Barcelona (ciudad), Spain

James Macdonald

Individual | Urban Solar Power + Agritech Consulting
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Chongo Kaulule
Lusaka, Zambia

Chongo Kaulule

Individual | Geography Teacher
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UCLG Committee on Culture
Barcelona (ciudad), Spain

UCLG Committee on Culture

Institution
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Brussels, Belgium

Tomas Teleky

Institution | Head of Office
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Berlin, Germany

Elodie Waroquier

Individual | M.A. International and European Governance
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Barcelona (ciudad), Spain

Sergi Rovira

Individual | International Environment Consultant
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