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Measuring progress and

driving transformation

The Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Smart Sustainable Cities program remains a core element of
U4SSC's mission, providing cities with a standardized framework to assess and benchmark their progress
in becoming smarter and more sustainable. This framework enables cities to track their advancements in
areas such as energy efficiency, digital infrastructure, and digital economy, while also helping them
identify areas for improvement. Quito, Ecuador is the most recent city that implemented the U4SSC Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Smart Sustainable Cities based on Recommendation ITU-T Y.4903 “Key
performance indicators for smart sustainable cities to assess the achievement of sustainable goals”.

The KPI project now includes over 200 cities globally, each of which benefits from a tailored assessment
of their performance against the KPIs. This valuable data helps city leaders develop strategies to improve
the quality of life for their inhabitants while aligning with global sustainability objectives. As part of the
initiative, the city of Quito is leveraging data-driven insights to guide its journey toward smart city
transformation. Through its participation in the KPI programme, Quito aims to make informed decisions
that will accelerate its sustainability goals and further its digital transformation efforts.

U4SSC KPIs in

action in Quito,

Ecuador

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