 | With 57 per cent of the world's population residing in urban areas in 2022, projected to reach 68 per cent by 2050, cities require adaptive management strategies to combat issues like traffic congestion and resource scarcity.
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) play a crucial role in enabling sustainable socio-economic development and are essential for a smart society.
This output report, developed in response to ITU-D Question 1/2 for the 2022-2025 study period, examines core areas including connectivity and infrastructure, policies and business models, smart city planning, smart services (leveraging AI and IoT), intelligence assessment mechanisms, and capacity building. By synthesizing these experiences and good practices, the report offers a valuable framework to build resilient, inclusive, and sustainable smart cities and communities globally.
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