A internacionalização de Smart Cities : um estudo comparativo entre Córdoba, na Argentina, e Maceió, no Brasil (2013-2023)

Abstract

Globalization evidenced the bigger prominence of some actors in international relations, such as the subnational governments, among which cities have stand out in the facing of a series of urban problems, such as urban mobility issues and adaptation to climate change. In this context the concept of smart cities appeared to define cities that implement new technologies in its urban infrastructure with the aim of solving municipal problems and improving the quality of life of its residents. Some of the cities that are considered to be smart have become international references to others that intend to implement some of their best practices, for instance the digitalization of the services and the opening of spaces for innovation. Thus, arises the question whether the characterization as a smart city favors the internationalization of cities. Thereby, the present research realizes a comparative study between the cities of Córdoba, in Argentina, and Maceió, in Brazil, to understand the situation for smart cities in the Global South. For this, three variables of comparison will be analysed: citizen participation, human capital and the social innovation ecosystem in these cities. The study concludes that there is a favor to internationalization of cities from the adoption of smart policies, with citizen participation being the most recurrent variable to be considered in its elaboration.