Slovakia’s citizen-driven initiative sets a new standard for groundwater protection through transparent monitoring, public engagement, and long-term state collaboration.
Country: Slovakia
KOLO: ONE OF THE FIRST PERMANENT REUSE CENTRES IN SLOVAKIA
Citizens can bring items to KOLO for reuse, that would have otherwise been thrown away, to prevent waste and support the circular economy.
Hacknime.to – The New Era of Government
This project uniquely integrates the concept of hackathons into public administration, fusing business concepts with public-sector needs to ensure citizen-centric, prosperous processes.
Building Hope: Lenartov’s Journey to Inclusive Living
This transformative housing project in Lenartov shifts marginalised Roma families from poverty to self-sufficiency, sparking a profound cultural shift.
Košice 2.0 – Unleashing the Future of Urban Living
Košice 2.0 tangibly improves city life by smartly integrating data, setting new standards in urban progress and showcasing the synergy of technology and community in the digital age.
Smart Maps
The Smart Maps project is a universal data system in Dubnica nad Váhom that combines all important information about the city on one platform, improving efficiency and resulting in wide-reaching impacts.
Communication Without Barriers
Bratislava provides free online interpretation and transcription services for citizens with hearing or speech disabilities, seniors, and foreigners, making information accessible through advanced communication technologies.
Camp Bratislava
A four-day festival dedicated to engaging young people in the improvement of their city and introducing them to municipal politics.
The Mosquito Hunters
Experts and volunteer residents join forces to collect data in an environmentally friendly fight against mosquitos.
From Shack to House
A housing project helps integrate marginalised Roma communities in a village, in a joint effort by families, the bank, and an NGO.
Home Quarantine Without A Home?
Bratislava sets up a fully-furnished quarantine town with medical and psychological care, for people without homes during lockdown.
Two Wheels Instead of Four
A series of campaigns encourages cycling mobility while collecting data for improved bike infrastructure in Slovakia.
No Data Waste in Košeca
A modern data collection system encourages waste separation and incentivises recycling by reducing waste-collection fees.
The Population of Slovakia’s Capital Grew by 120,000… Bees!
Bratislava’s Mayor enhances biodiversity by bringing bee colonies to the city to produce honey on top of municipal buildings.
Regional Strategy for Social Economy
A regional employment agency sets up two integrative social enterprises to support and address the specific needs of disadvantaged and marginalised people with employment difficulties, providing skills development and work experience.
