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Global Framework for Smart City Governance on the Verge of Being Operationalized

The first global framework for smart city governance was convened by the World Economic Forum (WEP). The global initiative that was started by 16 partners attracted a delegation representing more than 200,000 local government companies, research institutions, start-ups and non-governmental organizations.
According to World Economic Forum, every week close to three million people globally move to the city. The surging number of City dwellers result to enormous challenges related to pollution, traffic congestion and increased crime rates among others.
The convention will seek to address disaster preparedness and growing concerns about personal security, people privacy among other risks exposed to over-congestion. 
G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance, was found in June 2019, under the auspices of WEP seeks to install proper governance to address the challenges posed by smart city initiative which in their view can outweigh its benefits.
However, the problem would soon be solved when proper framework is put in place to regulate the collection of data such as Wi-Fi hotspots and traffic cameras in public places. 
The forum that was led by the G20 Smart Cities Alliance “will create, test and implement global norms and policy standards to help ensure that data collected in public places is used safely and ethically.
What are Smart Cities?
A smart city is a city that makes use of technology for collection of data, service provision and solving complex city problems. It does things related to improved accessibility, transportation, social services and promotion of sustainability.
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