Page 15 - A Year of Impact - Advancing sustainable digital transformation with ITU standards in 2024

This year, U4SSC has also seen the publication of several important deliverables aimed at guiding cities in
their smart, sustainable transformation. These reports provide actionable insights and frameworks that
cities can adopt to enhance their governance, infrastructure, and digital services. Among the published
deliverables:

New published deliverables

• Policy Benchmarks for Digital Transformation of People-Centred Cities: A guide for shaping
inclusive and people-focused digital transformation strategies.
• Data and API Requirements for Centralized Smart City Platforms: Technical guidelines for
integrating centralized platforms to streamline data management.
• Guiding Principles for Artificial Intelligence in Cities: A set of recommendations aimed at ensuring
the ethical deployment of AI technologies in urban environments.

U4SSC Country Hubs

Additionally, the U4SSC Country Hubs continue to play a pivotal
role in supporting cities and national authorities as they
implement smart city initiatives tailored to local needs. These
hubs act as centers of expertise, sharing knowledge, resources,
and best practices to accelerate the digital transformation of
cities globally.