How to Bring Solutions to Small Cities A Case Study from Carmo do Cajuru, Brazil

The event promoted by the IPGC highlights the success story of Carmo do Cajuru, showing how a small-sized city managed to implement a Smart City Public-Private Partnership (PPP) even with limited resources. This initiative will feature the presence of Mayor Edson Vilela, who will share insights into the organization and persuasion process of the project within the city government. This innovative model by the IPGC enabled Carmo do Cajuru to implement not just a Smart City PPP but a series of integrated initiatives, including the modernization of public lighting, the deployment of telecommunications infrastructure, and the generation of renewable energy through photovoltaic plants. By bringing these projects together under a single partnership, the IPGC simplified the implementation process and optimized the use of available resources, demonstrating that even smaller cities can embrace innovation and sustainable development with the right support. Thus, the idea is to show solutions to small cities in Latin America and how they can provide quality services to their citizens, overcoming the barriers of urban challenges of this century.