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Contributed by WeGO
The WeGO Awards is a triennial competition that recognizes and promotes local governments with exemplary projects and solutions that use ICT to help improve the quality of life of citizens.
Eligibility
All local governments, smart tech solution providers, and public organisations around the world, both members and non-members of WeGO, are eligible to apply. Smart tech solution providers and public organisations are also eligible to apply on behalf of a city after receiving their approval.
Categories
In 2020, the awards will be given in the following categories:
- Efficient Government (Public Service Delivery, Accountability, Service Integration, Breaking Down Silos, Interoperability)
- Emerging Technology (Latest ICT innovations such as AI, Drones, Blockchain, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Edge Computing)
- Mobility(Efficient Transport, Intelligent Transport Systems, Mixed-Modal Access, Integrated ICT Infrastructure, Parking)
- Open and Inclusive City (Citizen Participation, Open Date and Privacy, Transparency, Bridging the Digital Divide, Participatory Budgeting, Living Labs, Crowdsourcing)
- Safe City (Security, Emergency Response, Gas and Fire Detection, Infrastructure Management, Disaster Response)
- Sustainable City (Green ICT, Waste Management, Water Management, Circular Economy, Lighting, Buildings, Resources Management)
In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, the original date of the WeGO awards ceremony has been cancelled. details on the new date of the awards ceremony will be announced at a later date.