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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.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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”.

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