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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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La Colaboradora: a P2P co-working space promoting collaborative economy
Zaragoza, Spain

La Colaboradora: a P2P co-working space promoting collaborative economy

A co-working space where a community of some 200 entrepreneurs, freelancers and creative professionals each dedicate four hours of their time every month in return for support with launching their projects. The principle is an exchange of services, ideas and knowledge through a ‘bank time’ approach.
SIPHO - Intermediation Service for People in the Process of Evictions and Occupancies
Barcelona (ciudad), Spain

SIPHO - Intermediation Service for People in the Process of Evictions and Occupancies

This program provides urgent, coordinated support for people at risk of becoming homeless in the city of Barcelona.
Forum of Expertise – Active Ageing Initiative
Ramallah, Palestine

Forum of Expertise – Active Ageing Initiative

A knowledge-based community center for senior citizens
Parliament of Children and Adolescents of Montevideo
Montevideo, Uruguay

Parliament of Children and Adolescents of Montevideo

Encouraging the participation of young people in the development of human rights and democracy.
Seen and Heard
London, United Kingdom

Seen and Heard

A campaign to change the face of public space – for and by young people
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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Environmental & Public Health International
Chicago, United States

Environmental & Public Health International

Institution | Drinking water training and climate adaptive water system infrastructure development
Jakarta, Indonesia

Kota Kita Kota Kita Foundation

Institution
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Ted van der Klaauw

Institution | Lecturer
Ghent, Belgium

Lovis Somer

Individual
Josep Canals-Molina
Barcelona (área metropolitana), Spain

Josep Canals-Molina

Individual | Advisor in Public Space and Strategic Integrated Plannig