In India, it is execution, not aspiration that will build smart cities
The world that we live in is evolving rapidly and changing at a dizzying pace. With an estimated 70 percent of global population expected…
Governance and economy
What challenges do smart city leaders struggle with?
What challenges do smart city leaders struggle with in their smart city initiatives? And could it be that many of the challenges in any…
Urban Development Recommendations for the Government of India
India’s urban population of 410 million makes it the secondlargest urban community in the world. Yet, the urbanization ratio (32%) is still low. Overall,…
Who owns the smart city’s data?
City authorities need to enhance public-private cooperation to build sustainable urban transformation agendas. Private sector introduces innovation, talent and provide capital to the urban…
Disrupting the business of running cities: Urban Services
Cities will need to adopt new business models and technology to transform themselves and continuously improve. A new trend emerging in the business of…
Does smartification keep de-urbanization at arms length?
Smart cities intent deploying big data, information and communication technology to become more sustainable and livable. At best, they proceed not only in favour…
Smart cities: facts and figures, drivers and solutions
The world is getting more and more urbanized. By 2040, 65 percent of the world’s population will be living in cities. 1.3 million people…
How Connected Cities Are A Platform For Innovation
By Peter Madden Urban innovators are increasingly thinking of the city not just in terms of place, but as a platform. Throughout history, cities…
Africa Smart City Blueprint: Africa’s time is now
Last week Rwanda hosted the third Transform Africa Summit that focused on developing ‘smart cities.’ The meeting, which was held from 1-12 May, convened over…
If smart city is the solution, what was the problem?
By Professor Herman van den Bosch The promise of the smart city is one of the digitally-enabled data-driven, continually sensed, responsive and integrated urban…