About this episode
Federica Bordelot, Director of Policy and Impact at the Council of European Municipalities and Regions, discusses in this episode the crucial role of cities in addressing global challenges such as the green and digital transitions, as well as their social impact. Highlighting the potential of cities as hubs of innovation close to citizens, she emphasizes the importance of listening to and involving people, investing in reducing inequalities and multi-level institutional collaboration in the European space. She also addresses the power and risks of AI and the inappropriate use of data, arguing that regulation of access and transparency are fundamental to citizens’ trust in technology.
About the guest
Federica Bordelot is Director of Policy and Impact at CEMR / CCMR (Council of European Municipalities and Regions), where she contributes to promoting territorial cohesion, local governance, and climate, digital, and social initiatives at the European level.
As a Policy Advisor at Eurocities, she has extensive experience in developing urban innovation policies; she has moderated workshops on data sharing between businesses and local authorities (B2G) and participated in forums aimed at bringing artificial intelligence closer to citizens, promoting the digital transformation of cities.
