International Smart Cities Guidance Program
SDG Aligned Strategy

International Smart Cities Guidance Program

Empowering nations and cities to build sustainable, data-driven futures through Türkiye’s proven smart city framework.

Global smart city network with data connections across a world map, symbolizing international cooperation and guidance.

Vision & Leadership

Led by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change of Türkiye, this program is a bridge connecting Türkiye’s extensive smart city maturity with partner nations.

We move beyond theory. Our focus is on actionable technical guidance, institutional capacity building, and creating a global network of cities aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Institutional workshop

Program Pillars

A structured approach to transforming urban environments.

Strategy planning

Strategy & Action Planning

Co-creation of comprehensive smart city roadmaps, ensuring every digital investment serves a strategic urban purpose.

Capacity building

Capacity Building

Training the next generation of city leaders with institutional workshops, technical guides, and knowledge transfer.

International cooperation

Global Cooperation

Establishing bilateral and multilateral frameworks to share data, technology, and governance models across borders.

The International Smart City Index

Türkiye has been pioneering smart city maturity assessments since 2020. Now, we are expanding this horizon.

Participating cities gain access to benchmarking tools and the opportunity to be featured in the Global Smart City Index, driving investment and recognition.

Data Dashboard

Roadmap to Participation

A transparent, four-step protocol for official engagement.

01

Official Contact

Initiate the process through designated diplomatic or institutional communication channels.

02

Focal Point

The partner institution designates an official focal point to lead coordination.

03

Management Sync

The focal point connects directly with the Program Management Team.

04

Execution

Mutual agreement is signed, and the strategic action plan begins.

Get in Touch

Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change
Smart Cities Department

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