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The world’s top 21 smart cities 2020 list

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan DhirajProf. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan DhirajStats Gate
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Four American cities have been recognized among the world’s top 21 smart cities. Hudson, OH; Philadelphia, PA; Rochester, NY; and the city of Westerville, OH have won places among ‘Smart21’, administered by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF), a global think tank.

Each year it selects the 21 communities, from its membership of 180, which best demonstrate the forum’s mission and are deemed most ready for the 21st century.

Tallinn, Estonia

The world’s top 21 smart cities 2020 list, in alphabetical order, are:

  1. Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
  2. Binh Duong Smart City, Vietnam
  3. Chiayi City, Taiwan
  4. Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
  5. Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
  6. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  7. Hudson, Ohio, USA
  8. Issy les Moulineaux, France
  9. Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
  10. Markham, Ontario, Canada
  11. Matsu, Taiwan
  12. Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
  13. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  14. Prospect, South Australia, Australia
  15. Rochester, New York, USA
  16. Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
  17. Tallinn, Estonia
  18. Wellington, New Zealand
  19. Westerville, Ohio, USA
  20. Whanganui, New Zealand
  21. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Communities from 10 countries have been selected in the 2020 Smart21 list, based on quantitative and qualitative data, evaluated against a framework that looks at initiatives around broadband, the knowledge workforce, innovation, digital equality, sustainability and advocacy.

The world’s top 21 smart cities represent the best models of economic, social and cultural development in the digital age.

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Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj is a media and technology executive, macro-economist, strategic thinker, chair, and chief executive officer of the CEOWORLD magazine, one of the world’s most influential and recognized global news publications. Under Dr. Amarendra's leadership, CEOWORLD magazine has become the world's most iconic news organization, whose rigorous reporting and unsurpassed storytelling connect with millions of business leaders daily. Additionally, he serves as the chair and founding member of the CEOWORLD magazine’s Inclusion Advisory Board.

In his current role, he counsels and collaborates with c-suite executives of large multinational corporations, helping them drive change in their companies to improve their competitiveness. Dr. Amarendra has extensive experience in serving on numerous boards. He leads and supports a globally dispersed team of columnists, correspondents, editors, journalists, reporters, researchers, and industry analysts.

He received his Ph.D. in Finance and Banking from the European Global School, Paris, France. He also received his Doctoral Degree in Chartered Accountancy from the European International University Paris, France, and a Doctorate in Business Administration from Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (KNUTD), Ukraine. He earned his Master of Business Administration degree in Finance and his master’s degree in Chartered Accountancy (CA) from European Global School Paris. Dr. Amarendra also holds a Master of Business Administration degree in International Relations and Affairs from the American University of Athens, Alabama, United States.

As CEO, he transformed the CEOWORLD magazine into a highly efficient, digital-first, profitable enterprise. Today, CEOWORLD magazine is a standard bearer for modern responsible journalism. Dr. Amarendra retains a strong desire to continuously improve his skills and abilities and believes that the first step to being a true leader is to inspire others to lead with you.

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj is the CHAIR, CEO, AND EDITORIAL DIRECTOR of the CEOWORLD magazine. Connect with him through LinkedIn.
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