ITU works closely with numerous expert organizations and UN Agencies to make a difference in the lives of city inhabitants worldwide through key projects and initiatives. ITU’s smart sustainable city projects are essential for achieving smart, sustainable cities and communities through digital transformation. These projects unleash innovative ways of working, mobilizing expertise and developing key resources for cities and communities on all fronts related to digital transformation.

U4SSC KPIs in Smart Sustainable Cities

The U4SSC Key Performance Indicators are a vital policy tool for cities wishing to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The KPIs support cities and communities worldwide in evaluating the role and contribution of ICTs and digital technologies in enabling smartness and sustainability. Discover why over 150 cities worldwide have already implemented these KPIs.

U4SSC KPIs Brochure | U4SSC Methodology

City Snapshots | Verification Reports | Factsheets | Case Studies

Toolkit on Digital Transformation for People-Oriented Cities and Communities

The Toolkit supports strategizing and planning the digital transformation of cities and communities to promote sustainable, inclusive, resilient and improved quality of life for inhabitants in cities and communities.

The resources contained in this Toolkit include international standards and guidance, the latest research and projections, and cutting-edge reports on various timely topics relevant to the digital transformation of cities and communities.

User Guide | Modules

Digital Transformation Resource Hub

Digital Transformation Resource Hub is a worldwide resource for policymakers, regulators, academia and cities highlighting the latest external resources.

Smart sustainable cities | Digital health & wellbeing | Artificial intelligence | ​​Internet of things

Blockchain | Digital twin | Metaverse | Digital transformation trends

Digital Transformation and Cities Digest

ITU Digital Transformation and Cities Digest provides the latest updates on digital transformation, smart sustainable cities, and the metaverse. It will also feature information on upcoming events and new publications.

The goal of this digest is to offer valuable insights to support your engagement with the work of the ITU.

May 2024 | March 2024 | January 2024

December 2023 | November 2023 | August 2023 | June 2023