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Cities foster  economies of scale and agglomeration 

and account for about 70% of global GDP

Cities consume over two thirds of the energy  and are responsible for over 70% of GHG global emissions

Linking Research to Action

Observe, Analyse and Act 

Indicators
Analysis
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Policies
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Smart Urban Observatory

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Cities are dynamic living organisms that are constantly evolving. ICT has turned numerous places into real-time cities.  This calls for a smart real-time monitoring & evaluation, planning, management & design, and advocacy & policy, which is the mission of the smart urban observatory

Urban Challenges

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Over one third of the world urban population in live in household without improved water, improved sanitation, durable housing and sufficient living area. Learn more

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Development of cities requires infrastructures such as transport and energy. Without that urban dwellers are exposed to traffic congestion and air pollution. Learn more

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Many cities in developing regions are exposed to disasters associated to fire, flooding, earthquake, terrorism,  etc. Learn more

Urban Opportunities

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Connected streets promote social inclusion by ensuring high quality public spaces that promote interaction among communities; by improving safety and security; and by promoting green spaces.

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Secure tenure goes beyond protection against eviction and includes economic and financial advantages. Tapping in the Triangle of Economic Productivity - People, Land & Infrastructures will create sustainable, inclusive prosperous and resilient cities.

Milestones: Governance & Achievements

Milestones on Governance and Achievements

2014-2019

Fully funded by the founder

with A volunteer board of directors

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July 2014

 
Sept. 2014


March 2015


April 2015


Sept. 2015

October 2016

2016-2019

2014-2019

2014-2019

2014-2019

2020-2025

GORA Corp was established as a not-for-profit organization in New York

 

GORA Corp was launched at the United Nations General Assembly, USA


Determination of GORA as tax-exempt from US tax under section 501(c)(3)


GORA Corp launched its Africa regional programme in Nairobi, Kenya 


Accreditation for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Summit

Memorandum of Understanding with UN-Habitat on  Smart Cities

Publications on Smart Cities and Digital Urbanization with Cambridge U Press

Signed MOUs with global, national and local institutions on urban observatories

Several Conferences and Capacity Building workshops

Key indices: Smart City, Sustainable City, City Foundation, Smart Mobility & Multiple Slums

 

Planned activities 2020-2025

Planning 2020-2025: Program & Resources

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2020-2025

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Program

Smart Urban Observatories

Smart Policies

Smart Cities

Resources

Diversified project-based funding

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