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Toolkit on digital transformation for people-oriented cities and communities

What is the 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 a variety of timely topics relevant to
the digital transformation of cities and communities. The toolkit can be applied universally,
to benefit cities and communities, as well as regions and countries regardless of their level of
smart or digital development, or their geographical or economic status.

The Toolkit is:
• A one-stop guide containing latest international standards and other ITU and
UN resources, publications and reports.
• An endeavour to identify the challenges faced by cities, as well as potential
solutions that they can leverage for maximum positive impact.
• A comprehensive, yet non-exhaustive collation of information that is meant to
inspire and support progress toward the SDGs, especially SDG 11, at the local
level.

The Toolkit is not:

• A strategy document.
• A step-by-step guidance document.
• A call-to-action to local government entities to implement, as a matter of
obligation, every recommended solution.
• An exhaustive list of all challenges or solutions in cities.
• A promotion of any specific country, city, community, company or external
organization – or of any specific product or service.

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