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Suggested action(s) for Daegu other aspiring
Measures adopted by Daegu
smart cities
Renewables currently account for about one per Daegu should consider investing in renewable
cent of the electricity consumption in Daegu. energy. The energy derived from these sources
The Smart City Plan has as a key component the will help limit the contribution to greenhouse gas
promotion of new industries based on digital emissions, while ensuring that the core energy
transformation and ICTs. needs of the city are met.
The investment in renewable energy-based
technologies will allow Daegu, and other aspiring
cites, to develop and promote new, clean
technologies and industries that can form the
backbone for a low-carbon economy and reduce
the environmental impact of a city.
All cities should be prepared to move away from
carbon-intensive energy sources to ensure they
and their countries can meet their commitments
in the Paris Agreement, and limit global warming
and the resulting severe weather events.

7.4 Daegu performance and considerations: Society and Culture dimension

The KPIs within this dimension focus on the
themes of openness, public participation and
transparency in governance. KPIs that measure
the quality of life of inhabitants and the extent
of ICT implementation in the education, health
and safety sectors are also included.

As reviewed in the preceding sections, Daegu
has made significant progress in implementing
smart, sustainable city projects and is executing
its overall vision.

These projects lay the basis for the development of electronic services for health, welfare and
education that meet the needs of inhabitants.

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