News from 2018-04-16 / KfW Research

The smart city as a solution to municipal challenges?

Cities all over the world are facing major challenges. The smart city is a concept for meeting these challenges. Germany’s smart city initiatives are better than the European average but not in the top group. German municipalities still lag behind considerably in e-government in particular. In order for the digital transformation of Germany’s cities to be successful, they need a clear strategy, sufficient investment capacities and skilled workers.

The smart city as a solution to municipal challenges?

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