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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.
Bogotá, Colombia
Zero Waste Program
The Zero Waste Program aims to reduce waste and increase recycling by formalization of the labour force and the introduction of education and training programs for workers and the community.
Dubuque, United States
Smarter Sustainable Dubuque
Smarter Sustainable Dubuque is a partnership between the City of Dubuque and IBM Research to pilot an integrated, cross-silo initiative for managing resources and reducing carbon emissions.
Guadalajara, Mexico
The Metro Line 3
The construction of a new subway line will increase transport capacity and reduce the transit time for passengers who commute to work, study or socialize in the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara.
Caquetá Department, Colombia
FORTES: strengthening care and integration of i...
Strengthening support services, improving economic opportunities and facilitating integration of internally displaced persons in Caquetá Department, Colombia.
Zaragoza, Spain
La Colaboradora: a P2P co-working space promoti...
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.
Leeds, United Kingdom
Migrant Access Project
A citizen-led initiative to build relationships between newly arrived migrants and service providers.
Philadelphia, United States
FastFWD: bringing innovation to government proc...
Philadelphia’s FastFWD program provides a path for creative entrepreneurs to partner with government in tackling urban issues affecting the city.
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.