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2020 | OriginalPaper | Chapter
12. Smart Cities and Smart Regions—The Future of Public Services—Solidarity and Economic Strength Through Smart Regions and Smart Cities
Author : Katherina Reiche
Published in: Redesigning Organizations
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
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Abstract
Four megatrends pose a challenge for political entities such as cities and regions: demographic and social change, urbanization, climate change and digitalization. To mitigate the negative effects of these megatrends and capitalize on the opportunities offered by digitalization, local public utilities need to adapt their infrastructures for public services and upgrade the digital infrastructure. A sound digital infrastructure will ensure the competitiveness of businesses and the social participation of every resident in the digital age. Therefore, the 5G discussion is so important for a society. The infrastructures quality is decisive in a democracy: comprehensive access to broadband, the aim of local public utilities, is essential to ensuring that everyone has equal access to the digital world. The digital infrastructure itself must be part of the public service.