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Finally, based on the above analysis, a proposed definition for a smart sustainable city was approved
by ITU‐T Study Group 5 “Environment and Climate Change” and UNECE based on the work of the
ITU‐T FG‐SSC reads as follows:

"A smart sustainable city is an innovative city that uses information and
communication technologies (ICTs) and other means to improve quality of life,
efficiency of urban operation and services, and competitiveness, while ensuring
that it meets the needs of present and future generations with respect to
economic, social, environmental as well as cultural aspects".

52 ITU‐T's Technical Reports and Specifications