In this virtual event, three good practices were shared from Beni-Khalled (Tunisia), Greater Amman (Jordan), Zletin (Libya). The central role of civil society in monitoring the impact of the pandemic and on community service delivery was more than evident.

The pandemic management in the municipal unions of Jurd Al Qayta and Dreib Al Awsat in Lebanon, which host refugees, was optimized with the open source software "Salamti". The presentation of this good practice led to a cooperation between the initiators of the Salamti application and the Greater Absan municipality in Gaza.

The virtual event focused on best practices from Berlin and Hazmieh (Lebanon). The participants identified common challenges and opportunities for cooperation in implementing municipal measures to contain the pandemic.

The event focused on the process of the digital transformation of cities as a response to the COVID -19 outbreak. From the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, municipalities around the world experienced a strong push to digitalise not only their existing services but also create new protocols to tackle various crisis-induced demands.

Urban gardening also helps to make communities more resistant to the consequences of the Corona pandemic. A short review of the event with three good practices from New York, Techiman (Ghana) and Berlin - including a inspiring video about the role of urban gardens in the German capital. This virtual exchange was the prelude to a dialogue event on the subject, which is expected to take place in the first half of 2021.

EcoCentro is a didactic educational alternative to further research, teach and learn how to handle organic waste and finally become part of an organic production chain in the network of urban gardens. The personal responsibility of the citizens is central here.

The event was a follow-up to the dialogue event in Bandung, Indonesia in November 2019. The aim of the workshop was to further develop existing project ideas by discussing arising challenges and trying out new methods to find new approaches to urban planning. Through the "Design Thinking" method, the 30 participants from 6 Asian cities were able to broaden their perspectives and align their project ideas more strategically to the needs of the citizens.

More than 40 participants from 24 cities representing seven African countries and Germany met in intermittent virtual sessions - a challenge in itself but one that was taken up with commitment. In addition to intensive discussions, six project ideas were developed, which Connective Cities will continue to support in refining the concepts.

The event was organized in cooperation with UCLG and PLATFORMA. As a result, four project ideas were developed. Three of these project ideas have a national focus. The fourth project is a joint project with the aim of developing a standard format that can be used by several associations of cities in different countries.

The water supply and solid waste management in the rapidly growing cities of sub-Saharan Africa is the focus of this exchange of expertise. Share your experiences with us and other regional experts!

During a pandemic, how can reliable and timely information be provided to different groups of stakeholders: to all citizens, to passengers in public transport or to customers of municipal service providers? Practical examples from Stuttgart (Germany) and around the world will be presented and discussed. Join the discussion!

How can municipal services in the areas of water and waste management be maintained even in times of crisis? Practical examples from Rostock (Germany) and the world will be the starting point for a peer exchange of expertise. You too can share your experiences!

In economies that depend largely on the informal labor market, many people have lost their livelihoods. Cities have responded with various measures to prevent the spread of the pandemic and mitigate its long-term effects. The economic recovery and resilience of cities in sub-Saharan Africa is the focus of this exchange of experiences.

Innovative approaches to business promotion from Schwäbisch Gmünd-Germany and the world are presented. They show how the local economy and retail trade can be supported in meeting the challenges during the pandemic. German and international experts are cordially invited to this peer exchange.