Korea National Urban Policy Programme at the World Urban Forum 12

People-Centered Smart Cities

This report summarizes a pivotal knowledge-sharing event, focused on Korea National Urban Policy Programme and its impact on people-centered smart cities, held in Cairo, Egypt, during the twelfth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12). This event was a key activity within the Korea National Urban Policy Programme (K-NUPP), highlighting the crucial intersection of people-centered smart cities and their effective integration into National Urban Policies (NUPs). This focus aligns perfectly with the broader goals of the Korea National Urban Policy Programme in fostering sustainable urban development.

Korea National Urban Policy Programme

The event was a key component of the ongoing second phase of the Korea National Urban Policy Programme, an initiative supported by Korea. It works with eight diverse nations—Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Egypt, I.R. Iran, Mozambique, Myanmar, Niger State, and Paraguay—in their journey towards developing and implementing people-centered smart city strategies within their respective NUP frameworks. The core objective of the K-NUPP is to champion inclusivity. It ensures that urban development prioritizes the needs and well-being of residents.

Building Capacity for Sustainable Urban Futures

The program achieves this by enhancing stakeholder capacity. Its multi-faceted approach encompasses knowledge exchange platforms, localized webinars, and targeted training sessions. These initiatives empower stakeholders with the necessary understanding and tools. They enable them to effectively incorporate people-centered smart city principles into their NUPs. Furthermore, they remain sensitive to the unique contexts and challenges of each participating country. The Korea National Urban Policy Programme's focus on capacity building is, therefore, crucial for successful urban policy development.

This report not only showcases the outcomes of the Cairo event but also delves into the main objectives achieved. It captures key insights shared by presenters. These insights are instrumental in guiding the successful implementation of the second half of the Korea National Urban Policy Programme's second phase. Moreover, the report highlights the productive outcomes of the third quarterly meeting of the K-NUPP, held in conjunction with the World Urban Forum in Cairo. It also highlights the valuable networking event hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MOLIT) of Korea, further solidifying collaborative efforts. This collaboration between MOLIT and the K-NUPP, in addition, demonstrates Korea's commitment to supporting global urban development.