# Smart Cities Assets [Learn more](https://www.globalsmartcitiesalliance.org/about) ## About The assets featured here emerged from a global collaboration with pubilc and private sector stakeholders to advance responsible smart cities and urban transformation. The G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance operated from 2019 to 2025 and harnessed best practices for pressing urban challenges — from sustainability, resilience to equity and inclusion with technology as an enabler. Partners from around the world developed shared frameworks, model policies and tested new approaches that can improve the quality of life and foster economic prosperity. These assets continue to provide valuable guidance to city leaders and practitioners seeking to navigate the complex intersection of technology, governance and urban innovation. They reflect years of international cooperation and remain a trusted foundation for those working to create smarter, sustainable and inclusive communities and economies. ### Featured insights and solutions [Access all solutions](https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-urban-transformation/solutions#query=Smart%20Cities) ### Innovation Friendly Procurement Model Policy ### Unlocking Smart Cities Innovation: Procurement Approach (C4IR-KSA) ### Public Sector Asset Use Model Policy ### Dig Once Model Policy ### Cyber Accountability Model Policy ### Cyber Resilience Model Policy ### Privacy Impact Assessment Model Policy ### Open Data Model Policy ### Open Contracting Model Policy ### ICT Accessibility Model Policy ### Governing Smart Cities Use Cases ### Regional Alliance Playbook ### Governing Smart Cities Policy Benchmarking for Ethical and Responsible Smart Cities Development White Paper ### Building Regional Alliance for Urban Transformation Briefing Paper ### Useful Solutions and Resources Access and adopt model policies, use cases, reports and other resources. [Explore](https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-urban-transformation/solutions) ### Smart Cities Benchmarking Tool Compare your city practices with expert recommendations on smart cities policies. [Explore](https://initiatives.weforum.org/innovation-impact-alliance/smart-city-benchmarking-tool) ### Inclusive Cities Global Campaign Urging city leaders to adopt accessible technologies, services and built places. [Explore](https://initiatives.weforum.org/innovation-impact-alliance/inclusive-cities) ## In the news ## Featured Content ### Innovation-first purchasing at the city level can scale climate adaptation Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/07/cities-innovation-budgets-climate-adaptation/) ### How adaptive reuse can help reimagine, repurpose and revitalize cities Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/04/how-adaptive-reuse-can-help-reimagine-repurpose-and-revitalize-cities/) ### How urban planning can promote active lifestyle Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/04/urban-planners-promoting-active-lifestyles/) ### How cities can achieve net zero by targeting building emissions from design to demolition Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/06/cities-net-zero-life-cycle/) ### Cities are sizing up the generative AI skyline. But first, they have to establish the ground rules Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/06/cities-genai-governance/) ### Nine solutions for Cities to Cut Carbon Emissions in Construction Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/press/2024/04/nine-solutions-for-cities-to-cut-carbon-emissions-in-construction/) ### How cities can flex their purchasing power to stimulate innovation Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/04/cities-public-procurement-innovation/) ### Cities Present Models for Using Data for Social Impact Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/press/2023/11/cities-present-models-for-using-data-for-social-impact/) ### Governing Smart Cities: Use Cases for Urban Transformation Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/governing-smart-cities-use-cases-for-urban-transformation/) ### Building Regional Alliance for Urban Transformation Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Building_Regional_Alliances_for_Urban_Transformation_2022.pdf) ### Regional Alliance Playbook Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://weforum.ent.box.com/v/regional-alliance-playbook) ### Governing smart cities: policy benchmarks for ethical and responsible smart city development Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/governing-smart-cities-policy-benchmarks-for-ethical-and-responsible-smart-city-development/) ### As cities fill tech gaps, power of smart cities unleashes, report finds Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/press/2021/07/as-cities-fill-tech-gaps-power-of-smart-cities-unleashes-report-finds-779b925a12/) ### Regional City Networks Launch in Latin America and South Asia Bringing the Fourth Industrial Revolution to Small and Medium-Sized Cities Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/press/2021/04/regional-city-networks-launch-in-latin-america-and-south-asia-bringing-the-fourth-industrial-revolution-to-small-and-medium-sized-cities/) ### In the Face of Extraordinary Challenges, 36 Pioneer Cities Chart a Course Towards a More Ethical and Responsible Future Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/press/2020/11/in-the-face-of-extraordinary-challenges-36-pioneer-cities-chart-a-course-towards-a-more-ethical-and-responsible-future/) ### Unprecedented Global Alliance for Smart City Technology Launched to Counter Growing Tensions Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/press/2019/10/unprecedented-global-alliance-for-smart-city-technology-launched-to-counter-growing-tensions/) ## Our value, leader perspectives