Last week, the ASToN Local Group coordinators met in Benguerir for 3 days of workshop. The objectives? Understand the philosophy and scope of the Action Plan Be ready to elaborate the LAP (methodology, information, degrees of precision) Work together on…
Catch-up on ASToN’s contribution to the European Developpment Days!
Last 22nd of June, ASToN took the EDD floor for a session about the experimentation phase of the project and why we think it is a key step for the digital transformation of African cities. The panel was moderated by…
We will be in Brussels for the European Development Days !
How can cities apply the lean approach and learn from it? What is needed for local governments to test project ideas in this way and which are the benefits? We will be looking into these questions and some more during…
ASToN participates to the World Urban Forum !
Discussing the URBACT and ASToN methodology and how cities can own it. ASToN will be part of a worldwide dialogue that shapes the futur of urban governance during 5 days in Katowice! How can cities achieve inclusive and sustainable urban…
ASToN is present during the Smart City Expo in Barcelona 2021!
Sharing the ASToN journey and city perspective with international experts coming together for three days in Barcelona! ASToN will be part of a worldwide dialogue that shapes the next steps for urban development. Here is where you can find us…
ASToN partners with Civic Tech Innovation Network and JamFest for the #DIYAfrica21
CTIN’s annual conferences (the Africa Civic Tech Innovation Forums) enable the civic tech community and ecosystem actors to engage face to face (when possible), learn about innovations, tools and techniques, share experiences and meet potential collaborators. What is the story…
ASToN Network to participate to PFVT webinar on mobility – Join us!
In the framework of the cycle of crossed views between Africa and France on sustainable cities and territories, the PFVT – Partenariat Français Pour la Ville et les Territoires, is organizing a webinar on mobility. The ASToN network is pleased…
PUBLIC WEBINAR: AFRICAN YOUTH – WINNERS OR LOSERS OF THE DIGITAL TRANSITION?
Join us Monday 22 March starting 9AM GMT for a debate with some of Africa’s local leaders and thinkers in this field! ASToN is a network of 11 African cities, home to some of the world’s youngest and fastest growing…
ASToN connects with Africa’s finest tech communities at AfriLabs Annual Gathering
From 12 to 14 October 2020, the annual gathering of AfriLabs will take place online. AfriLabs is a pan-African network of 225 innovation centers and technology hubs from 47 countries,. The theme of this online event is “Building an Innovative…
ASToN Explore phase – the story so far
Insights from our cities and first findings Africa is home to the 10 fastest growing cities in the world. Since September 2019, ASToN (African Smart Towns Network) is exploring how digital tools can address both local and global challenges. At…