How Ecuador’s capital merges technology, sustainability and social justice - ITU

Quito's Approach to Technology, Sustainability, and Social Justice

The Vice Mayor of Quito, Fernanda Racines, discusses how the city integrates technology, innovation, and sustainability to improve people's quality of life.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) help cities analyze progress on sustainable development, adjust course when needed, and keep moving in the right direction. These indicators, based on standard Y.4903 from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), are promoted through the United Nations (UN) initiative, United for Smart Sustainable Cities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) help cities around the world analyse progress on sustainable development, adjust course when needed and keep moving in the right direction.

The city's approach is driven by ITU alongside 19 other UN partners, aiming to improve people's quality of life through technology, innovation, and sustainability.

Author's summary: Quito integrates technology and sustainability.

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