WGS: Digital transformation key for cities of the future – ITP.net

WGS: Digital transformation key for cities of the future – ITP.net

The World Government Summit (WGS), in collaboration with KPMG Lower Gulf, recently published a report titled “Future of Cities: Three Principles for Digital Transformation in Cities”. The report studies how governments can prepare for future challenges by leveraging technology.

Cities continue to grow

As migration into cities continues, the world’s urban population is set to increase by 68% by 2050, according to the report. As a result, cities will likely double in size by 2070. As a result, the World Economic Forum estimates that there will be a global infrastructure gap of USD 15 trillion by 2040.