Metropolis promotes investments in Effective Governance and Capacity Building for Intelligent Cities

Source: www.metropolis.org

During World Intelligent Cities Summit, WICS 2013 in Istanbul, Metropolis presented research case studies and international experiences from Metropolis member cities and partners citing the important and immediate need of investments in effective governance and (administrative) capacity building of cities.

Download the report and presentation here.

These investments are preparing cities to effectively manage the rapid urban growth, social equity and sustainable developments. The leaders, citizens and city stakeholders witness sustainable and tangible outcomes through this strategic investment. 

During WICS 2013 Metropolis participated along with European Investment Bank, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Infrastructure Company, Institutional Bank and Metropolis partner FMDV.  The panel discussed the various aspects of financing the intelligent city transformations.  

Following organisations participated in the panel discussions during WICS 2013, Istanbul.