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Table 2 - U4SSC KPI Dimension – Economy

Dimension Sub-Dimension Description
Economy Information & • These KPIs aim to assess the availability and use of ICT
Communication infrastructure in cities to facilitate smart sustainable city
Technologies services.
Infrastructure • Cities should demonstrate that they have secure and reliable
ICT infrastructure, services, and customer-friendly services
and devices.
• ICT networks and information platforms should contain
effective mitigation of possible risks associated with the use
of ICTs (e.g., electromagnetic fields, privacy issues and child
online protection).
Innovation • These KPIs aim to assess “innovation” in cities, which refers to
the city’s ability to adjust to changing needs of its inhabitants.
• In this context, innovation is proportional to research and
development investments, as well as existing patents.
Employment • The related KPIs in this sub-dimension are linked to the
employment rate.
Trade • These KPIs provide an overview of the exports and imports
facilitated within the boundaries of the city.
• E-commerce is also a good indicator of trade in SSC.
Productivity • These KPIs aim to assess the use and impact of ICTs in the
economic development of cities.
• They cover innovation, job creation, trade and productivity.
• These KPIs are also expected to play a pivotal role in
assessing a city’s adoption of ICTs to support socio-economic
growth.
Physical • These KPIs aim to assess the impact of ICTs on city
Infrastructure infrastructure, development and sustainability.
• Aspects evaluated by these KPIs include infrastructure
for the provision of city services, such as water and waste
management, energy, sewage, transport, road infrastructure
and buildings.

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