The informal economy and developing countries: an engine of growth and a source of abuse
Informal economy can act as a cohesive force in unstable countries, but also provide fertile ground for horrible abuses
Jakarta is sinking and now Indonesia has to find a new capital
Jakarta, the Indonesian capital, is sinking. As a solution to combat the rising seal-levels due to climate change, the state plans to move the capital.
Welcome to Vienna, the World’s best city to live in
For the second year in a row, Vienna has been picked the World’s most liveable city due to its infrastructures, safety and healthcare.
Strategic networking: the glue that binds cities and industries together
Dr. Daria Tataj explains that cities should stop taking the presence of big companies for granted and start investing in less tangible assets.
The justice administration in smart cities: between streamlining and automation
Technologies such as Machine Reading Comprehension are helping judges to speed up case law review, while plate reading drones are replacing highway police
Citizens policing our streets: is it lawful to report the inappropriate use of cities?
Some cities are experimenting with apps that allow to flag infractions while others put common citizens at the front of law enforcement.
Climathon, cities get together to tackle the climate emergency
Climathon is a worldwide event designed for cities to share their potential mitigations and solutions against human-made climate change.
Smart cities that failed along the way
Drawing a new city on a map and building huge blocks in the middle of nowhere rarely ever lands a good result. Some countries had to learn it the hard way.
Can technology foster democracy?
Digital transformation is radically changing our cities. It’s may be time to reconsider the structural challenges of our city administrations.
Helsinki: opening new frontiers in digital tourism
Helsinki wants these one million new tourists to visit the city without leaving home, that is, through virtual reality.