WeGO’s Impact Makes Media Headlines Worldwide
Seoul, March 11, 2024 – In the dynamic world of urban development, WeGO continues to shine, capturing the attention of media outlets worldwide. As we delve into the first quarter of 2024, let’s take a closer look at the headlines that have been buzzing with news of WeGO’s activities and achievements.
A Flourishing Presence: Over the span of 64 days leading up to March 4th, a total of 60 articles have been penned, each spotlighting WeGO’s groundbreaking endeavors. From the glitz of CES 2024 to the buzz of the Kick-off Event 2024, and the high-profile visits from delegations of Quezon City and Colombia, WeGO’s footprint in the media landscape is unmistakable. Not to mention, an insightful interview featured in 한국건설신문 (Korea Construction News) and a riveting article by TCS covering SG’s meeting with Secretary-General LEE Hee-sup have further cemented WeGO’s prominence in the public eye.
Rising Above: Comparing this year’s performance to the same period in the previous year, the numbers speak volumes. There has been an impressive 52.7% surge in the number of published articles, a testament to the burgeoning activities undertaken by WeGO during this timeframe.
Reflecting on 2023: In the rearview mirror, 2023 stands as a year of milestones for WeGO. With a total of 374 publications by year-end, the organization left an indelible mark on the media landscape. From the 6th WeGO General Assembly to the Seoul Smart City Prize project, and a myriad of other initiatives including WeGO champions, NIA/SHRDC training programs, ESG Forum, NEAR Forum, and mission trips across the globe, WeGO’s narrative resonated far and wide. Notably, articles about WeGO were disseminated in languages spanning Arabic, Chinese, German, Kazakh, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Indonesian, and Vietnamese, showcasing the organization’s global impact.
In Conclusion: As the ink dries on the headlines of the first quarter of 2024, WeGO’s presence in the media is stronger than ever. The surge in coverage underscores WeGO’s unwavering commitment to fostering smart sustainable cities worldwide. With each article penned, WeGO’s narrative of innovation, collaboration, and progress reverberates, inspiring communities across the globe. For those eager to stay abreast of WeGO’s latest developments, visit our official website and follow us on social media. Thank you for your continued support in our mission to transform cities for the better.
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.
Press Contact:
Name: Kakim Danabayev
E-mail: kakim@we-gov.org
Phone: +82-70-4202-9169