Top 10 Smartest Cities in the World: Check the List Here
The 2024 Smart City Index ranks cities based on innovative initiatives enhancing citizens' quality of life. European cities dominate the list, while North American cities decline. With a focus on sustainability and citizen engagement, these urban centers are addressing future challenges in health, climate change, and governance.
The 2024 Smart City Index has revealed the world's top 10 smartest cities, highlighting innovative urban initiatives that enhance citizens' quality of life. This year, European cities dominate the list, with no North American cities making it into the top 20 for the first time since the index began in 2019. Below is a detailed overview of the top 10 cities and their notable characteristics.
Azerbaijan sets up joint ventures with foreign companies within "smart city" and "green energy zone" concepts - minister
Azerbaijan is creating joint ventures with foreign companies as part of its "smart city" and "green energy zone" concepts, Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov said at the international forum on carbon pricing in Baku, Trend reports.
He highlighted that Azerbaijan is actively working to develop hydropower potential in Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur.
Swiss city Zug launches digital credentials with Procivis software
The city of Zug in Switzerland has become the first in the country to implement digital credentials in a live setting, starting in September 2024. The move toward digitizing identity credentials across Switzerland is expected to culminate in a federal-level digital identity system by 2026.
Zug’s eGovernment platform, known as eZug, now integrates the Procivis One software to manage the issuance and verification of these digital credentials. According to an announcement, users don’t need a separate app to access these credentials.
SA: Investment in infrastructure key to smart and sustainable cities, say experts
- Mansour Al-Mushaiti: Protecting the environment is a significant challenge in agricultural and food advancement, and sustainable development is crucial for economic growth
- Experts discussed the crucial role of infrastructure management in smart city operations, emphasizing the use of new technologies like intelligent transportation systems
Investment in infrastructure is pivotal in fostering sustainable development and facilitating the evolution of smart cities, the deputy minister of environment, water and agriculture has said.
PH: Luzón: Baguio taps students to pitch ideas for 'smart city' project
Baguio City government’s Management Information and Technology Division (MITD) and the Department of Informations and Communications Technology (DICT) Cordillera are tapping college students to pitch in their ideas for the city’s sustainable and smart city project.
The "Smart City Challenge 2024" is calling on all students from all disciplines in Baguio, La Trinidad, Itogon, Sablan, Tuba and Tublay (BLISTT) to join.