WeGO and CAIND signed an MoU to foster City-Focused Development
Seoul, January 23, 2024 – Recognizing the importance of extending international development and official development assistance (ODA) beyond the national level, WeGO and CAIND have pledged to leverage their expertise and networks to identify and support impactful projects at the city level. This strategic partnership aims to contribute to the effective development and streamlining of projects within the ODA implementation process.
Under the terms of the MoU, WeGO and CAIND will actively share their experiences and insights, with a particular emphasis on identifying commendable projects. This collaborative approach will facilitate the seamless development and execution of projects that address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by cities. A key focal point of this collaboration will be the identification of projects sourced from the pool of smart city project applications received through the Seoul Smart City Prize. Additionally, WeGO’s member cities will play a vital role, as the organizations jointly explore and respond to the specific needs and demands identified by these cities.
“We are excited to embark on this collaborative journey with CAIND. By combining our strengths and experiences, we aim to contribute significantly to the development of innovative and sustainable solutions at the city level. This collaboration aligns with our commitment to fostering smart and resilient cities around the world” – said WeGO Secretary General Ms. Jung Sook Park.
As cities continue to play a crucial role in shaping the future of our global community, the WeGO and CAIND collaboration signals a significant step forward in promoting sustainable and inclusive city-focused development.
About WeGO
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO), is a membership-based international association of local governments, smart tech solution providers, and institutions committed to the transformation of cities into smart sustainable cities through facilitating public-private partnerships (PPP). WeGO was founded by 50 member cities in 2010 as the World e-Governments Organization, hence our acronym. In response to the evolving concept of smart cities, WeGO expanded its vision and mandate at the 7th General Assembly (2017) and its name to the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization. WeGO’s Secretariat is based in Seoul, Korea, and has regional offices in East Asia (Chengdu, China), the Mediterranean (Beyoglu, Turkey), Africa (Abuja, Nigeria), Middle East & North Africa (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates), Latin America (Cuenca, Ecuador), and Central Asia (Almaty, Kazakhstan). As the leading platform on smart city development, WeGO’s mission is to share knowledge and good practices in e-Governance; strengthen administrative efficiency and transparency; advance digital capacity; facilitate civic involvement; bridge the digital divide and inequality; and promote cooperation solidarity among cities and local governments around the world.
WeGO serves for its members as their international platform to improve the quality of life, innovate in the delivery of public services, and strengthen regional competitiveness.
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