The 31st of October has been celebrated as The World Cities Day!  

An annual event designated by the United Nations to raise awareness of the challenges and opportunities associated with global urbanisation. It serves as a platform to promote sustainable development aiming to encourage international cooperation and innovative approaches to improve urban living conditions. 

On World Cities Day, the significance of open data becomes more pronounced as it highlights the necessity of fostering transparency and collaboration among various stakeholders, including government authorities, researchers, businesses, and residents. It has the potential to revolutionise the way cities are managed and governed. 

By recognising the connection between open data and the World Cities Day, global communities can work collaboratively to harness the power of open data to create more liveable, resilient, and prosperous cities for future generations. 

Explore more about the World Cities Day campaign here. 

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