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UNDP City and Me

SERBIA’S-ODA

Project name: City and Me

Project lead institution: Just Start ltd. Niš

Project budget: 60.030,00 euros

Financier: UNDP ODA

Project goal: The goal of the City&Me project is to create an interactive and sustainable digital platform that will make cities in the Western Balkans smarter and more connected with their citizens. The platform encourages activism and citizen participation in solving local problems and promotes sustainable activities such as recycling and greening. With City&Me, citizens will be able to influence decisions in their community, participate in activities for the benefit of the environment, and use digital services to improve everyday life. In addition, the platform provides cities and municipalities with the means to communicate more effectively with citizens and encourage civic initiatives. On the basis of a feasibility study, the Science and Technology Park Niš will develop and implement an educational program for building the capacity of local stakeholders participating in the development of the local innovation ecosystem in four (4) cities/municipalities in North Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the city chosen for the implementation of the City&Me solution, JustStart and the Science and Technology Park Niš will develop a local framework together with a local partner and establish a network with local stakeholders for the implementation of City&Me services through a co-creation process.

Project activities:

  • Creating a feasibility study – Analysis of the local innovation ecosystem, technologies, needs and context for implementing smart city solutions.
  • Capacity Building for Smart Cities – Three-day educational programs for key stakeholders to encourage the implementation of smart cities.
  • Smart Lab – Joint work (co-creation) with local partners to develop a framework and establish a network for implementing smart city solutions.
  • Technical development – Localization and adaptation of the City&Me software solution based on the results of studies and the needs of the city.
  • Implementation of solutions and raising awareness
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