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City Science Stakeholder Stakeholder Brief Description & Relationship to City Science
Chambers of commerce A chamber of commerce is an association or network of businesspeople
designed to promote and protect the interests of its members. A chamber
of commerce, also known as a "board of trade," is often made up of a
group of business owners that share a locale or interests, but can also be
international in scope. They will choose leadership, name representatives
and debate which policies to espouse and promote .
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Hence chambers of commerce can play a federating role for private sector
as a focal point for city science solutions.
Trade associations (sector A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business
bodies, associations, etc.) association, sector association or industry body, is an organization
founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry. An
industry trade association participates in public relations activities such as
advertising, education, political donations, lobbying and publishing, but its
focus is collaboration between companies.
Associations may offer city science related services, such as producing
conferences, networking or charitable events or offering classes or
educational materials. They can also represent the interests and viewpoints
of city science solution providers.
NGOs Non-governmental organizations, nongovernmental organizations, or
nongovernment organizations, commonly referred to as NGOs, are usually
non-profit and sometimes international organizations independent of
governments and international governmental organizations (though often
funded by governments) that are active in humanitarian, educational,
health care, public policy, social, human rights, environmental, and other
areas to affect changes according to their objectives .
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NGOs can promote city science and convey their perspectives and
objectives related to city science and its development.
Data scientists Data scientists are professionals that use scientific methods, processes,
algorithms and systems to extract knowledge and insights from data in
various forms, both structured and unstructured .
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Data scientists play a critical role in implementing city science solutions.
They can assist in modelling and solving urban challenges.
Main suppliers of utilities, Public or private sector organizations that provide / supply communities
energy, water, etc. with electricity, gas, water, sewerage services.

These suppliers can play the role of demand creators for city science
solutions related to utilities, energy, water, etc. City science solutions can
enhance among others service quality, availability, and efficiency.
Open data providers Public and private sector organizations that provide open data, which is data
that can be freely used, re-used and redistributed by anyone - subject only,
at most, to the requirement to attribute and share alike .
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Open data providers can supply the data required for city science solutions
to address urban challenges.

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