Konya faces various challenges and opportunities typical of a rapidly growing urban center in Turkey. With a population exceeding 2 million, Konya experiences rapid urbanization, which leads to an increased pressure on infrastructure, housing, and public services.
With almost 400,000 inhabitants, Novi Sad is one of the fastest-growing cities in the region. The city has experienced nine state formations and various social systems in the last century.
The northern bank area of Mashhad spans approximately 5,000 hectares and is inhabited by 150,000 residents of the Mashhad metropolis.
Montevideo is home to (2023 census data) 1,302,954 people in an area of 200 km2. It was the eighth most visited city in Latin America by foreigners in 2013 and contributes almost 50% of the national GDP.
Istanbul’s position as a bridge between East and West makes the city an ideal candidate to represent the spirit of cultural exchange and dialogue.
Jakarta, Indonesia’s bustling capital, grapples with urban challenges like congestion and limited green spaces.
Belfast is the capital city of Northern Ireland and the cultural heart of the region. Its strengths include creative industries and artists, digital innovation, film and TV, cyber security, FinTech, sciences, manufacturing, engineering.
Located in the heart of Europe, with a population of 234,475, Lille is a young and diverse city.
L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, with around 278,000 inhabitants, is located in the metropolitan area of Barcelona. With more than 20,000 inhabitants per square kilometer, it is one of the most densely populated cities in Europe.
Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya, and Nairobi County is an attractive destination for trade, tourism, education, residence and other social activities. Its population is diverse, with many tribes, nationalities and races as residents.