Global Expert Working Group: Monthly Meeting | International Guidelines on PCSC - July 4, 2024. by

(SC) I want to congratulate the excellent work of finding and organizing in simple words the different concepts that we have been discussing.

2024-07-04 11:25:04 UTC

Rashnee: how do we harness local ecosystems to co-create solutions (add it in the definition paragraph)

2024-07-04 11:27:13 UTC

Rashnee: check the ecosystem section: Accountability of national and local governments- is local government finally accountable or is it a collaborative accountability? who is accountable for?

2024-07-04 11:28:24 UTC

François: climate change stake/problematic...it does not appear in the document. Stress in some parts of the documents. Objectives: the topic of resilience needs to appear. PCSC should not be in position to economic growth (check: balance approach)

2024-07-04 11:32:03 UTC

Sharone: Exciting to see the progress. At a first glance, it makes a lot of sense and is self-explanatory why the guidelines are built this way. I would like to verify with people who were not part of the process if it also makes sense to them. More comments will arise with further reading. One important aspect is sustainability and thinking of the economic models behind that are sustainable over time.

2024-07-04 11:37:27 UTC

Lucas: 1. split the private sector as we did with government- split from tech players and define their role/ non-tech leaders such as investors have different incentives/roles. 2. introduce monitoring and evaluation, not only implementation

2024-07-04 11:38:13 UTC

hazelkuria — 2024-07-04 11:39:50 UTC

Lucas: In addition to the implementation matrix, kindly introduce monitoring and evaluation on how UN-Habitat will assist in registering the cities and supporting local governments to implement the guidelines.

Rini: check "co-create digital solutions", it does not include vulnerable and disconnected groups. review "digital" to replace with words that allow for including non-digital solutions

2024-07-04 11:43:01 UTC

Biyu Wan: more details for data collection, exchanging and sharing and open

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(SC) What if the definition only talked about solutions? I mean without digital or non-digital, just -solutions-

Selma: necessary to add the resilience and sustainable aspect

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Ana Paula: Looking at the definition I thought that we need a glossary in the structure of the document. What are we calling "digital solutions"? Depending on this concept, whether it's more or less comprehensive, I think it's important to be more specific. Example: does it cover co-creating local regulations?

Antonio: through co-design of innovative/digital solutions

2024-07-04 11:48:52 UTC

hazelkuria — 2024-07-04 11:49:33 UTC

Rini: the necessity of considering both digital and non-digital solutions, especially for marginalized groups like poor, uneducated, elderly, and low-income families who may lack access to digital resources. They stress the importance of co-creating inclusive solutions that address the needs of these groups by incorporating alternatives to digitalization.

Roberta: “Cities and human settlements that prioritize the needs, human rights, and well-being of people and communities through responsible innovation and co-design of solutions for a better quality of life for all balancing social, environmental and economic outcomes”

2024-07-04 11:50:46 UTC

Sharone: reducing inequalities into the definition

2024-07-04 11:52:27 UTC

François: focus on co-design and use

2024-07-04 11:53:46 UTC

hazelkuria — 2024-07-04 11:55:19 UTC

Sharone April: would like to see how we address inequality in smart cities in the definition.

Juliet: the definition might not be practical in some contexts-focus on the implementation and practicality of the guidelines

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Ana Paula: I think we need to be more emphatic: instead of "prioritise", "address". No room for doubt.

hazelkuria — 2024-07-04 11:57:22 UTC

Juliet: the guideline should provide practical customized guidance to local governments and recommendations on how to drive investments and financing to develop people-centred smart cities. Based on specific needs and the different readiness levels.

hazelkuria — 2024-07-04 11:59:48 UTC

Lucas: there is repetition in the definition. Consider adding -sustainable urban spaces that prioritize the well-being of people and communities to Co-create/co-design digital solutions.

Lucas: simplify the definition! delete some repetitions...add sustainability

2024-07-04 11:59:56 UTC

tanaka: I think the solution is not only digital. So, I propose that "... co-create innovative(?) solutions with digital technologies...."

2024-07-04 12:00:39 UTC

Rogelio: who is co-creating the digital solutions? people and communities or cities?

2024-07-04 12:01:12 UTC

Accountability would be captured under partnerships, i propose

2024-07-04 12:06:44 UTC

Rini: physical and digital infrastructure...add social infrastructure

2024-07-04 12:06:49 UTC

hazelkuria — 2024-07-04 12:07:13 UTC

Rini: Can we add 'social infrastructure' with the physical and digital infrastructure?

Another key enabler would be financing from both private and public sector and not just the public sector

2024-07-04 12:08:20 UTC

Zaheer: urban infrastructure, how can digital solutions be leveraged to improve areas such as transport?

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Ana Paula - POLICIES: Clear, transparent and multi-level [regulations and] governance.

I suggest to highlight "regulations" (I know it is included, but we should highlight the topic)

Lucas: Policies and regulations (to include all types of laws)

2024-07-04 12:09:58 UTC

hazelkuria — 2024-07-04 12:10:52 UTC

Zaheer: Suggestion to revise the 'physical and digital infrastructure' enabler just as an umbrella 'infrastructure' then explain in detail in the chapter.

Roberta: perhaps regulatory framework or environment can work for policies, regulations and so on

2024-07-04 12:12:33 UTC

hazelkuria — 2024-07-04 12:13:44 UTC

Juliet: Add more context on sustainability and resilience, especially in the context of digital transformation.

Juliet: add more emphasis on sustainability and resilience for long term sustainable goals. strong mention on transparency and accountability to enhance trust

2024-07-04 12:13:52 UTC

Samuel: add academia and urban think tanks and spaces under "partnerships"

2024-07-04 12:15:00 UTC

hazelkuria — 2024-07-04 12:15:43 UTC

Samuel Seth: missing 'academia' in partnerships as they are important in implementing

Sharone: Do policies include regulations? There are situations where there is a lack of regulation or situations when regulation is too strict. There needs to be a balance.

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Ana Paula: "Cities and human settlements where digital and non-digital solutions are co-created by the people, to address the needs, human rights and well-being of communities, especially the most vulnerable, balancing social, environmental and economic outcomes".

2024-07-04 12:17:18 UTC

Ana Paula: Add a Glossary

tanaka: people... add Equitable and "Inclusive" participation

2024-07-04 12:19:42 UTC

hazelkuria — 2024-07-04 12:21:55 UTC

Edlam: Let's stick to the resolution request which is to focus on 'people' and not citizens etc. But we can elaborate further in the content on citizens, residents etc

Ana Paula: Topic, measures and linked the topic to the level

2024-07-04 12:28:43 UTC

tanaka: Each PRINCIPLE is carefully described. It would be helpful to explain the order in which they are listed, the order of priority in policy promotion, the synergistic effects of the combination, and the clarification of complementary measures.

2024-07-04 12:38:18 UTC

tanaka: In light of the fact that this is the guideline from a UN-organization, it would be easier to understand if the guideline starts with the goals of human rights, education, environment, and security, and then moves on to strategic points and technical aspects, including digital technology and data linkage.

2024-07-04 12:38:52 UTC