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Learning from Cities— The 2nd Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation
Brief Introduction of Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation
I. Mission and Objective
II. About the Guangzhou Award
The Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (the Guangzhou
1. Award Set-up
Award) is co-sponsored by the United
Presented biennially, the Guangzhou
Cities and Local Governments (UCLG),
Award is discerned to 5 city initiatives
the World Association of the Major
in public policy, public management,
Metropolises (Metropolis) and the City of
partnership and citizen participation,
Guangzhou. The aim of the Guangzhou
smart cities, sustainable development and
Award is to recognize innovation
other areas for each award cycle. Each
in improving social, economic and
of the winning initiatives will receive a
environmental sustainability in cities
USD 20,000 cash prize, a trophy and a
and regions and, in doing so, to advance
commemorative certificate designed for
the prosperity and quality of life of their
the award.
citizens. Presented biennially, the award encourages innovation in public policy, projects, business models and practices.
2. Eligibility
The Guangzhou Award is open to all