New smart cities data initiative launched in India to help cities track performance with data, aiding public policy development

Briefing

New smart cities data initiative launched in India to help cities track performance with data, aiding public policy development

February 8, 2017

Briefing

  • Smart Cities Data Initiative – Charity organization Tata Trusts partnering with Toronto-based World Council on City Data (WWCD) to build capabilities of Indian cities to track performance with data, helping to inform policy decisions
  • Data Tracking and Monitoring – Helps cities measure environmental, social and economic performance to enable government and private sectors to set civic codes, evaluate outreach, and assess impact of policy and initiatives
  • Government Support – Supports and enhances government’s city development programs, including the Smart Cities Mission and the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation

Accelerator

Sector

Government (excluding military)

Organization

Tata Trusts, World Council on City Data

Source

Original Publication Date

January 20, 2017

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