In the face of increasingly complex urban challenges, the 11 African cities…
How to drive digital transformation by beta testing and project piloting?
7 lessons from Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Digital Innovation Initiative for the use of…
Designing the method
Finally, the method should be articulated around this clear understanding of needs,…
Setting the baseline and understanding city needs
A second step is ensuring the network you’re building is a response…
CASE STUDY from ASToN (2019-2022): The network kick-off event in Kampala (Uganda), 23-25 October 2019
To mark the launch of ASToN, the 11 network cities met in…
Thinking about and evaluating network sustainability
Sustainability is a key principle of both URBACT and of AFD Smart…
Defining what good looks like and setting indicators
Launching a flagship programme like ASToN is in itself a source of…
CASE STUDY from ASToN (2019-2022): Evolving the role of Lead Partner
At the start of ASToN (2019-2022) and following the URBACT methodology, it…
Enrolling 11 cities, becoming a network
What are the first steps in setting up the network? Two important…
The African Smart Towns Network (ASToN), 2019-2022 – episode one
In its first phase (2019-2022), ASToN has worked alongside eleven African local…
