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Digital Governance and Smart Service Delivery

e-government platforms are transforming citizen-government interactions.

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.

Digital Inclusion in Almaty

A comprehensive initiative aligning digital governance with human rights protection and the 2030 Agenda.

The Gender Snapshot 2025

UN report reveals Gender equality at a Crossroads

Women at the Table

Elevates human dignity, gender equality and eradicates bias

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 Rea Vaya - Bus Rapid Transit System
Johannesburg, South Africa

Rea Vaya - Bus Rapid Transit System

The Rea Vaya (‘we are going’) Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system provides accessible, reliable and affordable public transport services for residents of Johannesburg and reduces the city’s C02 emissions.
Safer Cities Programme
Durban, South Africa

Safer Cities Programme

The safer city strategy is the expression of a joint plan of action for local government and partners
Semarang Ecodistrict: Water management-based urban planning
Semarang , Indonesia

Semarang Ecodistrict: Water management-based urban planning

The Ecodistrict Programme pilots a resilient and sustainable approach to urban planning, starting from local development patterns and challenges.
Cycle-Lane Network Seville
Seville, Spain

Cycle-Lane Network Seville

The main step towards a bicycle friendly infrastructure in the City of Seville was a city-wide cycle-lane network.
Utrecht: A Global Goals City
Utrecht, Netherlands

Utrecht: A Global Goals City

Localizing the SDG’s through multi-stakeholder partnerships
Cultural H.I.D.R.A.N.T.
Athens, Greece

Cultural H.I.D.R.A.N.T.

Connecting citizens to their cultural heritage

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Amman, Jordan

Nisreen Alaraj

Individual | Local development Expert
Raquel Pena
Barcelona (área metropolitana), Spain

Raquel Pena

Individual | Urban Architect
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Facundo Palazon

Individual | Industrial Designer, Marketing specialist
Edmundo Werna
Accra, Ghana

Edmundo Werna

Individual | Senior level Urbanist
BRIONES MARTA
Barcelona (ciudad), Spain

BRIONES MARTA

Individual | COMMUNICATION OFFICER