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3 . CO-CREATION AND SHARED KNOWLEDGE VIA DISTRICTS AND CONFERENCES
accountability particularly when it comes to the environment , open data has emerged as a cost efficient way to improve transparency , accountability , efficiency and responsiveness . However , to best utilise this technology , it is important to not only have the technological skills for effective use , but also to establish open data policies .
3 . CO-CREATION AND SHARED KNOWLEDGE VIA DISTRICTS AND CONFERENCES
“ We have observed a ready willingness for many of the top-ranked cities in our study to accept that they may not have all the answers ,” commented the Eden Strategy Institute . In order to really drive innovation and ensure that the city is striving to connect , protect , and enhance the lives of a city ’ s citizens , cities should look to involving outside stakeholders - businesses , startups , students and the public - to develop a larger variety , volume , and quality of insights , ideas , and feedback to establish the most cost-effectively and functional smart city .
Currently , “ cities around the world are increasingly experimenting with
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