Urban Development

Smart Cities and Digital Transformation: A Roadmap for Sustainable Urban Development in the Global South

Climate change is accelerating, as is urbanization in developing countries. With these come a multitude of challenges—managing depleting resources, limited infrastructure, and uneven public...

Cities Embracing and Innovating AI Technology

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing cities around the globe, transforming urban environments into smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable places to live. From improving...

Building Tomorrow: The Challenges and Promises of Pakistan’s First Smart City

Indonesia and Egypt are two notable countries building new capital cities, which are expected to be completed in the next few years or may...

Bridging the Digital Divide: Smart City Innovation Strategies for Developing Nations

Authors: Tuhu Nugraha, Raine Renaldi, Annanias Shinta D* In this digital era, smart cities have become a major focus for many countries worldwide, including developing...

Harnessing Smart City Technology to Boost Startup Growth and Combat Premature Deindustrialization

Authors: Tuhu Nugraha, Raine Renaldi, Temmy Debora* In the rapidly evolving digital era, the concept of a smart city has become a primary focus for...

Why Community Participation is Key to Successful Smart Cities in Developing Countries

Authors:Tuhu Nugraha and Raine Renaldi* The development of smart cities has become a global trend to improve the quality of urban life through the use...

Smart City Development: A Decision-Maker’s Guide to Blockchain in Developing Countries

Authors: Tuhu Nugraha and Raine Renaldi* In an era where technology increasingly penetrates the structure of modern cities, the concept of smart cities emerges as a...

Smart Cities Opportunities in Indonesia and Lesson for Developing Countries

Authors: Tuhu Nugraha and Raine Renaldi* Indonesia is committed to achieving a carbon-neutral target by 2060 as part of its urban transformation vision through the Smart...

How cities can cut carbon emissions in construction

The World Economic Forum’s Centre for Urban Transformation released a report today showcasing the best practices of pioneer cities that are effectively reducing carbon...

Smart Cities for the People: Overcoming Barriers and Building Sustainable Solutions. Part 1

Authors: Tuhu Nugraha and Raine Renaldi* Over the last decade, the concept of a smart city has garnered significant attention from policymakers and technology developers worldwide...

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