| Author (Corporate) | European Court of Auditors |
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| Publisher | Publications Office of the European Union |
| Series Title | ECA Special Reports |
| Series Details | 24/2023, Number 24 |
| Publication Date | October 2023 |
| ISBN | 978-92-849-0925-4 |
| ISSN | 1977-5679 |
| EC | QJ-AB-23-024-EN-Q |
| Content Type | Report |
Summary:We assessed whether the Horizon 2020 Lighthouse programme helped EU cities become smarter, and whether the Commission applied the lessons learned to the Horizon Europe Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities. The Lighthouse programme has delivered tangible solutions and helped participating cities. However, the lack of coordination with other EU initiatives, notably the Mission, and with additional public and private funding may challenge the wider adoption of the smart-city solutions. We recommend the Commission to assess the financing capacity of the cities participating in the Mission and address identified weaknesses; ensure citizen engagement in future urban demonstration projects; assess the replication of Lighthouse programme’ solutions; and strengthen the coordination of the Lighthouse programme with the Mission. |
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https://www.eca.europa.eu/en/publications/SR-2023-24
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| Subject Categories | Business and Industry, Culture, Education and Research |
| Subject Tags | Urban Planning |
| International Organisations | European Union [EU] |
