“ ASIA IS HOME TO JUST OVER HALF OF THE GLOBAL CITY-

DWELLING POPULATION

AND 16 OF THE WORLD ’ S 28 MEGACITIES

CAN BE FOUND THERE ” adds . “ They need to actively engage city residents in the process of setting priorities and identifying the benefits for themselves .”

Community engagement is key , he adds . Smart city projects should be inclusive , participatory , and social . Governments may launch digital equality initiatives and organise end-user education , let locals participate in technology and field trials , and – most importantly – get meaningful feedback . It is no use building a technologically advanced , complex