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planning , and developing specialised knowledge and industry clusters .

When establishing a smart city framework it is important to have a clear leadership model . Some of the most successful cities it has seen have used a single dedicated office for their initiative with flexible pathways for leadership to evolve naturally . However , other successful smart cities have also used models that distributed responsibilities across departments , as well as forming partnerships with the public and private sector .

Having the capability to advance Sustainable Development Goals by 70 %, smart cities can deliver a cleaner and more sustainable environment . With increased urbanisation , industrialisation and consumption comes the

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