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Krefeld, Germany
Neighbourhood development based on equal opport...
Through its pilot project Nachbarschaft Samtweberei (“Velvet weavers’ neighbourhood”) in the German city of Krefeld, the Montag Foundation for Urban Spaces is demonstrating how cooperation with the local authority can make socially sound urban development work.
Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar
Project Hub Yangon, Myanmar’s first start-up in...
In 2012 the first incubator and co-working space in Myanmar, initiated by a former World Bank employee with expertise on economic development and innovation for developing countries, opened their doors to a new generation of young, creative and motivated people.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Estidama Sustainability Program
In one of the world’s most rapidly growing cities, a new government-mandated program – Estidama (Arabic for “sustainable”) - aims at making all new buildings in the United Arab Emirates more environmentally responsible and sustainable.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires City’s Collaborative Roundtable fo...
The central idea of these roundtables is to engage a frank dialogue between the municipality and its citizens and to stimulate imaginative and innovative actions by senior officials.
La Paz, Bolivia
Barrio Digital
Barrio Digital allows citizens to send real-time feedback, complaints and requests to the municipal government from their mobile phones or via the internet.
Berlin, Germany
Berlin Open Data strategy
In 2011, the City of Berlin engaged in the development of an Open Data platform to foster transparency in public administration and the production of smart city apps.
Barcelona (ciudad), Spain
Barcelona Activa, The Economic Development Agen...
Barcelona Activa works with small businesses and start-ups to promote entrepreneurship and provide employment opportunities in the city.
Ahmedabad, India
Ahmedabad Heat Action Plan
A comprehensive action plan to increase the City of Ahmedabad’s resilience to extreme heat events.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Government Commitments
The Government Commitments program aims to promote transparency, harness new technologies and empower citizen participation to strengthen the governance of Buenos Aires.