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International Telecommunication Union (ITU) 2024

Shaping the future of the city with data - the U4SSC Project

04/25/2025

How far is my municipality on the way to becoming a smart and sustainable city? The international U4SSC KPI Project (United for Smart Sustainable Cities Key Performance Indicators) offers a well-founded assessment of this question. Initiated by the United Nations, the project supports cities and municipalities in systematically recording and evaluating key sustainability and digitalisation indicators.

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The indicator set comprises 91 key figures relating to the three dimensions of sustainability - economic, environmental and social. It is based on internationally recognised standards of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). Numerous cities around the world have already applied the procedure.

Participation in the U4SSC KPI project enables local authorities to carry out a structured assessment. The aim is to visualise strengths and potential, identify areas where action is needed and create a reliable basis for strategic decisions - for example in planning, communication with political bodies or when applying for funding. Exchange with other cities is also part of the programme.

The programme is implemented in several stages - from data collection to evaluation - and is supported by experts. Participation is possible regardless of the size or previous work of the municipality. Further information on the programme and the conditions of participation can be found in the linked project brochure.
 

Contact and information

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact: iscn@giz.de 

If demand is high enough, a webinar can be organised in which municipalities from German-speaking countries share their experiences with the project.

Further information on the U4SSC KPI Project: https://u4ssc.itu.int/u4ssc-kpi 

project brochure