Características de las smart cities: caso de estudio usando la dimensión económica para la ciudad de Balao, año 2023.

Abstract

Smart cities are a model that seeks to solve urban problems. Therefore, this case analysis focuses on determining the economic dimension and its contribution in measuring the level of maturity of a smart and sustainable city during the year 2023 for the case of the city of Balao, through the use of methodology provided . by the IDB, for the improvement of public political decision-making of the Municipal GAD of Balao. The methodology used is a proposal from the IDB to measure the level of maturity of Smart Cities, therefore, through the interview technique and documentary bibliographic review, findings were found that support the research. The results of the study revealed that the city of Balao presents a level of intentional maturity with the application of technological solutions and the adoption of capabilities aimed at the development of a Smart City, however, it is in a very early phase of technological maturity. It is concluded that the city must direct its efforts to the search for financing, training of personnel and citizen participation for the development of the city as an intelligent model.