By improving the capability of city authorities, the aim of a network…
The “Smart City” agenda, URBACT and ASToN
We started ASToN asking ourselves if cities working on digital transformations can…
Urban growth and digital transformation
Why a city network for digital transformation? ASToN, as a city network…
Acknowledgements
This blueprint was written by Nathan Kably and Alice Carter, Abi Freeman,…
Coalitions of interest
Depending on the digital maturity of both the local authority and territory,…
Characteristics of digital maturity
Local authority: local government structure with overall responsibility for the provision of…
Introduction
ASToN cities are aiming to become local authorities capable of designing and…
Conclusions
African local authorities are faced with a huge opportunity to effect change,…
Local authorities should see themselves as strategists
To conduct a digitising project effectively, the local authority must progressively and…
Cross-border regulation of personal data is challenging
Excitement surrounding the digitalisation in Africa is not unfounded, but many questions…
