Allied Smart Cities

Sustainable, Socially Responsible, and Secure
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Photo: Blue Planet Studio/Adobe Stock

Report by Matthew P. Goodman, Akhil Thadani, and Matthew Wayland

Published June 14, 2022

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Population growth and rapid urbanization are reshaping global networks and driving demand for digital infrastructure beyond advanced economies. These trends are accelerating U.S.-China commercial competition in third markets, where governments must decide which communication and technology governance systems to adopt. Developing a high-standard smart city model can help to successfully rejuvenate domestic infrastructure, close the global digital divide, and promote democratic values in digital infrastructure.

This report was made possible through the generous support of the Japan Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.

Matthew P. Goodman

Matthew P. Goodman

Former Senior Vice President for Economics
Akhil Thadani

Akhil Thadani

Former Research Associate, Wadhwani Center for AI and Advanced Technologies

Matthew Wayland

Research Assistant, Reconnecting Asia Project

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