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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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Establishing Neighborhood Houses in informal settlements
Shiraz, Iran

Establishing Neighborhood Houses in informal settlements

The urban administration team of Shiraz are working collaboratively with residents to improve neighborhoods in informal settlements.
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FastFWD: bringing innovation to government procurement
Philadelphia, United States

FastFWD: bringing innovation to government procurement

Philadelphia’s FastFWD program provides a path for creative entrepreneurs to partner with government in tackling urban issues affecting the city.
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Urban Transport Plan for the Ile-de-France Region
Ile de France, France

Urban Transport Plan for the Ile-de-France Region

The Plan aims to find a better balance between transportation and environmental issues in the metropolitan region of Paris Ile-de-France
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ITS Factory
Tampere, Finland

ITS Factory

ITS Factory is a collaborative space where developers, companies, research organisations and individuals come together to create new intelligent transport systems and services (ITS).
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Global Learning Village
Melbourne , Australia

Global Learning Village

The Global Learning Village is a concept, which aims at establishing smarter, healthier and better connected communities
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La Lainière Project House
European Metropolis of Lille, France

La Lainière Project House

La Lainière Project House demonstrates the cradle-to-cradle (C2C) philosophy in action.
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Tanja Lahti
Greater Helsinki, Finland

Tanja Lahti

Individual | Project Manager
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Montréal, Canada

Marjolaine St-Arnaud

Individual | Strategic advisor
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Tim Campbell
San Francisco, United States

Tim Campbell

Individual | Urban studies and planning
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Guangzhou, China

Choyce LEE

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Lucinda Hartley
Melbourne , Australia

Lucinda Hartley

Individual | Urbanist
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Harrison Barrett
Sydney, Australia

Harrison Barrett

Individual | Postgraduate, Urban Management and Planning, Western Sydney University - Para Planner, Bradfield Development Authority
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