The webinar "Governance for Data Spaces" tackled the significance of effective data governance in smart cities and communities. The event, part of the DSSC Insight Series, was co-organized by DS4SSCC, DATES, PrepDSpace4Mobility and GREAT, collaborative projects funded by the European Commission. The webinar aimed to bring together stakeholders involved in data governance to discuss governance approaches and share experiences in managing data spaces. 

Overview of Data Spaces and Governance Frameworks - Leona King, KU Leuven  

The Training Hub, developed by the Data Spaces for Smart & Sustainable Cities and Communities project, stands as a cornerstone initiative offering concise video lessons and supporting materials. Tailored for public managers, practitioners, and stakeholders, this program comprises four essential lessons:

LORDIMAS is an interactive digital maturity assessment tool aimed at helping local and regional governments to understand where they are in their digital transition journey. It is built around seven sections - Governance, Service design, Data management, Interoperability, Technology, Service delivery and Networking.

The European Commission invites cities and communites across the EU to participate in the Online Procurement Helpdesk for Smart Communities, a support service to advance the digital maturity of EU cities and communites in their early stages of digital transformation.

Opportunities for participating EU Communities

By joining this forward-thinking initiative, your city or community will gain access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to catalyse digital development:

These training materials have been designed to assist Dutch municipalities in their journey towards digital transformation. Developed as part of the 'Support services for EU smart communities', these sessions provide a platform for networking, learning about digital solutions and funding perspectives, and understanding EU digital policies.