Aziza Akhmouch - Fostering Resilient Cities Through Inclusive Urban Policies

The Century of Cities welcomes Aziza Akhmouch, Head of Cities, Urban Policies, and Sustainable Development at the OECD. Aziza shares her vision for 2080, where interconnected urban hubs seamlessly blend rural and urban boundaries through smart infrastructure and AI. She discusses the rise of eco-cities powered by clean energy and underscores the critical need for inclusive urban policies to combat persistent inequality. Aziza highlights an intriguing aspect of urban governance: mayors worldwide, regardless of their country's economic status, face similar challenges, such as public transportation, housing, water quality, waste management, and segregation. Despite regional disparities, a shared commitment to proximity, investment capacity, and innovation unites mayors in addressing these common issues. Discover how effective policies and visionary local leadership can foster resilient cities that balance growth with sustainability, creating truly inclusive smart cities ready to tackle future crises. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review!