The Thematic Meeting will then discuss such issues at the global level in preparation for Habitat III that ensures to address them in Quito, in October 2016. Tel-Aviv?s Smart City initiatives prioritize civic engagement and public participation. The city has been recognized for its unique approach to open data, transparency, citizen engagement and collaboration among public, private and third sector organizations. (UN Habitat official website)

Tel-Aviv is committed to open, transparent government and to an engaged citizenry, and to using technology to promote these values. Discussions are expected to center on the challenges and opportunities posed by information and communication technologies for cities, and to result in the formulation of appropriate guidelines for the implementation of smart technologies in the urban sphere. (UN Habitat official website)

Tel Aviv is considered to be one of the most advanced cities when it comes to mobility and urbanism, mainly due to its strong hi-tech industry. Therefore, the Thematic Meeting was able to gather experts, activists, scholars and civil society to share new ways of transforming cities through sustainable development.

UN- Habitat official website: https://habitat3.org/