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A group picture of participants at the Data-Driven Cities conference in Nairobi — Margaret Mwihaki / Light in Captivity

Data-Driven Cities: Conference for the Urban Common Good

02/14/2024

At the invitation of the German and Kenyan governments, the Data-Driven Cities: Conference for the Urban Common Good took place in Kenya on 12 and 13 February 2024. The focus was on the question of how data can be used successfully to promote the urban common good.

International Smart Cities Network Symposium

11/28/2023

What does the future smart region look like, and how does standardisation play a role in smart urban and rural development? These were some of the key questions explored at the International Smart Cities Network Symposium during the Smart Country Convention in Berlin on November 8, 2023. The event provided insights and encouraged discussions on the role of smart rural development in both Asia and Europe. Representatives from Germany, South Korea and Thailand, each with unique approaches, shared their experiences, offering a diverse global perspective.

Workshops, exchange and new inspiration for six European Peer-Learning Tandems

11/02/2023

The #connectedinEurope peer-learning tandems (PLTs) are continuing their joint journey towards sustainable and smart cities. The latest #CIE meeting took place from 23-24 October 2023 on-site in Berlin.

ISCN Podcast on Data Strategies worldwide

09/06/2023

In the latest episode of the podcast of the International Smart Cities Network Geraldine de Bastion (Konnektiv Kollektiv) spoke to Laura Dieguez of the Data Competence Center for Cities and Regions (DKSR) about the new study on “Data Strategies for a Common Good-Oriented Urban Development”.

ISCN Podcast #12: Towards Data Spaces for Smarter Cities

09/06/2023

In this brand-new episode three of ISCN’s 2023 Podcast Series on “What’s new in international urban data governance?” we spoke to Sophie Meszaros of Open & Agile Smart Cities about a new trend topic in smart cities: Data Spaces.

Implementation of the winning digital solution “Mi Mercado AMG“ in the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara, Mexico

03/01/2021

In the International Digital Ideas Competition #SolutionsForCities in 2020, the Institute for Planning and Development Management (IMEPLAN) of the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara, Mexico, together with the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Uganda, adapted a digital solution to support local market vendors in selling their products online in times of the Covid-19 Pandemic. The digital solution “Mi Mercado AMG” was awarded “Best Digital Solution for Vibrant Urban & Local Centres”.

Solutions for Cities: International Digital Ideas Competition 2020

03/01/2021

The International Digital Ideas Competition "Solutions for Cities" supported cities and municipalities in finding digital solutions for their current local challenges.

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International Smart Cities Network (ISCN)

The International Smart Cities Network (ISCN) promotes the integration of digital solutions into citizen-centred urban development processes and facilitates the exchange of good practices and experiences between urban development stakeholders worldwide.

The ISCN currently consists of the core member countries Brazil, Mexico, Peru, India and Germany. These are each involved in the network activities at national and municipal level. Through the ISCN, the partner countries have the opportunity to continuously exchange their expertise and experience in the field of smart cities. The constant "learning from each other" should make it possible to jointly shape the digital transformation of cities in terms of sustainable and integrated urban development.

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The #connectedinEurope Project

Symbolbild einer Karte Europas in der mehrere Punkte mit einem Faden verbunden sind. — Pixabay / TheAndrasBarta

In the coming years, the European Green Deal and the Digital Europe programme will play a central role in the implementation of European regulations and the design of funding instruments. One of the aims is to develop European municipalities into smart cities. This requires a European exchange between institutional players and municipalities on how the digital transformation can contribute to realising the goals of sustainable, integrated urban development that is oriented towards the common good at European and national level.

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Smart Offers for Funded Municipalities

Stadtplanungsmodell — Adobe Stock / ASDF

As the central point of contact for the Model Projects Smart Cities (MPSC) and for all municipalities in Germany, the Coordination and Transfer Office Model Projects Smart Cities (KTS) shapes the transfer of smart city solutions into broad municipal practice.

Model Projects Smart Cities (MPSC)

Coordination and Transfer Office Model Projects Smart Cities (KTS)