MIRDI, specifically through the Department of Smart Agenda Development, has accelerating experience in the field of smart communities and digitalization. They coordinate the National Smart Cities and Regions Agenda, and have developed a comprehensive Action Plan for 2023-2026, which outlines 12 key measures. These measures aim to enhance the ability of public administration to provide comprehensive support in building smart cities and regions, while also increasing the capacity of local governments to implement smart city concepts.

NAMRB has a Standing Committees (SC) for digital and innovative administration. This is one of the 14 working bodies dealing with all priority topics for the municipalities. The members are 145 - elected local representatives – mayors and municipal council, as well as deputy-mayors, municipal experts and professionals from 91 municipalities. The SC provide expertise regarding the current legislation at national level and support the preparation of opinions and positions, as well as serve as network for communication and exchange of experience and best practices between the municipalities.

The NCC supports cities and municipalities in smart cities and digitalisation through cartography and photogrammetry services. The centre plays a crucial role in providing geospatial data infrastructure aligned and facilitates smart city initiatives and digital transformation efforts across Romania.  

Contact person

Florina Balint, European Projects Counselor

Paradigm is a key player in digitalisation for municipalities and cities in the Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium. It focuses on strategic planning, IT consulting, training and project management in technology and telecommunications. Its goal is to enhance the region's scientific and technological capabilities and ensure coordination with EU, federal and international initiatives.  

Contact person:

Olivier Lefèvre, Mister Smartcities 

The smart city team at RISE primarily focuses on developing the "soft digital infrastructure" in the cities to build technical and organisational capacity to the extent that they can “own” (become data holder), handle and share data. Specifically they work with the MIMs; the information classification tool KLASSA owned by SALAR; guidelines for procurement of IoT systems (called RefARK); and various organisational processes and tools.

The "Smart Territories" initiative by the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP) supports local community members in their digital transformation by promoting the use of innovative technologies. This programme aims to enhance the quality of life, increase efficiency and foster sustainability in Spanish municipalities and provinces through the strategic application of digital solutions in public services such as urban mobility, waste management, e-government and more.

In the field of smart communities and digitalisation, SCN participates in several projects in the field of ICT and application of digital solutions towards a greener and more sustainable future. In particular, SCN has participated in the DECIDO Project (H2020) which aimed to support and increase capacity building of public administrations regarding the utilisation and exploitation of open data in disaster risk management and the implementation of appropriate customised evidence-based policies.

ARSC has implemented numerous projects and initiatives focused on digitalization and smart community development. Key programs include: - City Air: A program that monitors air quality in schools, raising awareness about environmental health and promoting data-driven decision-making. - Digital Inclusion Center: Aims to develop digital skills and improve access to technology and information for citizens, bridging the digital divide.

SALAR plays a significant role in supporting cities and municipalities in Sweden with digitalization and smart city initiatives such as: handshake for digitalisation; architecture, security; data-driven development; digital participation; digital infrastructure . SALAR facilitates knowledge sharing, advocates for local government interests and promotes the development of digital infrastructure and services to enhance public welfare and democratic processes. 

Contact person:

Bobo Baudin, Strategist soft digital infrastructure

UCM’s current projects include (among others) the reform of the Local Authorities, the implementation of a Unified Central Electronic Governance System for all municipalities, the provision of training for capacity building for the staff and elected representatives of local authorities. Another UCM’s important task is to encourage and to provide guidance to the municipalities for preparing Strategic Plans for their sustainable development. 

Contact person:

Ikaros Moushouttas, Head of Brussels Office of the Union of Cyprus Municipalities