The learning journey of building a city network

Blueprint: how to design, set-up and lead a city to city network?

Blueprint: how to design, set-up and lead a city to city network?

This blueprint is for current and future operators of networks of cities to learn from the work of the ASToN. We’ve broken down our experience and what we learned from it across the different phases of the network, which we hope people in similar situations can pick up, learn from and use. While our work was focused on digital transitions, we believe these tools and the insights we’ve encapsulated can serve to set-up city networks on any given topic.

Articles

An ASToN-ishing journey, our main highlights

An ASToN-ishing journey, our main highlights

ASToN city week in Bizerte: be lifted-up with ASToN energy

ASToN city week in Bizerte: be lifted-up with ASToN energy

How does collaboration sustain digital transformation movements in African cities?

How does collaboration sustain digital transformation movements in African cities?

African cities’ views on building lasting, sustainable projects

African cities’ views on building lasting, sustainable projects

ASToN city week Kigali: an in-person celebration

ASToN city week Kigali: an in-person celebration

Don’t try to reinvent the wheel. The solution you need probably already exists!

Don’t try to reinvent the wheel. The solution you need probably already exists!

How storytelling can help ASToN cities engage and inspire

How storytelling can help ASToN cities engage and inspire

From URBACT to ASToN: how cities can ensure sustainability of their work beyond the network

From URBACT to ASToN: how cities can ensure sustainability of their work beyond the network

“We are learning to reinvent ourselves through our ASToN project” – ASToN conversations with Omar Bay, local coordinator in Matola

“We are learning to reinvent ourselves through our ASToN project” – ASToN conversations with Omar Bay, local coordinator in Matola

“When we work together, the most beneficial thing is the ideas that come out” – ASToN conversations with Aminata Lô, Head of Urban Planning Department of Nouakchott

“When we work together, the most beneficial thing is the ideas that come out” – ASToN conversations with Aminata Lô, Head of Urban Planning Department of Nouakchott

“We have to evolve and move forward together” – ASToN conversations with city leaders

“We have to evolve and move forward together” – ASToN conversations with city leaders

Videos

Conversation with Hakeem Fahm from Lagos on the benefits of participating in a network

ASToN final event and knowlegde hub launch

Enhancing the sustainability of our digital projects. The voices of ASToN cities

Conversation with David Adjei from Kumasi, on the benefits of participating in a network

Conversation with Fashola Simone Olayinka from Lagos on the benefits of being part of a network

Conversation with Fatimata Camara Traore from Bamako on the benefits of participating in a network

Conversation with Hamadou Yalcouye from Bamako on the benefits of participating in a network

How do 11 African cities work together on their journey of digital transition?

Conversation with Ana Maria Alves from Matola on the impact of participating in a network

Conversation with Fashola Simone Olayinka from Lagos on the impact of being part of a network

Conversation with Ana Maria Alves from Matola on the benefits of participating in a network