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2 References

[ITU‐T L.KPIs‐overview] Technical Specifications on overview of key performance indicators in
smart sustainable cities (2014).

[ITU‐T L.KPIs‐ICT] Technical Specifications on key performance indicators related to the
use of information and communication technology in smart
sustainable cities.

[ITU‐T L.KPIs‐Supp] Technical Report on key performance indicators definitions for smart
sustainable cities.
[ITU‐T TR SSC Def] Technical Report on smart sustainable cities: an analysis of definitions
(2014).

[UN Habitat report] UN Habitat (2013), State of the World's cities 2012/2013, Prosperity of
Cities.

[ISO 37120] ISO 37120:2014, Sustainable development and resilience of
communities – Indicators for city services and quality of life.

[OECD KE] Organisation for Economic Co‐operation and Development (1996), The
knowledge‐based economy.

3 Definitions

3.1 Terms defined elsewhere

These Technical Specifications use the following terms defined elsewhere:

3.1.1 City [ITU‐T L.KPIs‐overview]: An urban geographical area with one (or several) local
government and planning authorities.
3.1.2 City sustainability [ITU‐T L.KPIs‐overview]: The sustainability of smart city is based on four
main aspects:
 Economic: The ability to generate income and employment for the livelihood of the inhabitants.

 Social: The ability to ensure well‐being (safety, health, education, etc.) of the citizens can be
equally delivered despite differences in class, race or gender.

 Environmental: The ability to protect future quality and reproducibility of natural resources.
 Governance: The ability to maintain social conditions of stability, democracy, participation, and
justice.
3.1.3 ICT companies [ITU‐T L.KPIs‐ICT]: Companies which provide products and/or services with
respect to information and communication technologies.

3.1.4 Knowledge economy [OECD KE]: Economies which are directly based on the production,
distribution and use of knowledge and information.
3.1.5 Smart sustainable cities [ITU‐T TR SSC Def]: 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.

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