Support for the development of "Smart Cities" strategies in the Western Balkan

In recent years, following the interest shown by various international organizations and local governments, the topics of digital transition and smart cities are developing in the Western Balkans. The cities involved in the project have volunteered. Pristina, Tirana, Skopje and Podgorica have different degrees of digital transitions, and present their own challenges in terms of climatic conditions, state of infrastructure and mobility.

This project supports the cities individually, offering technical assistance specific to their goals and ambitions. The Smart City approach allows for a more resilient approach to climate change and promotes transparency, for example by using the data collected on sensitive infrastructure to maintain and optimize its use. The digital transition also helps make access to public services more fluid for citizens. The regional aspect, present in the project, is also a strategic issue for the Western Balkan countries. The Smart City approach is transversal, and takes into account the performance of public services as well as urban planning and digital development.