developing a smart city essentials, execution and evaluation

• Published in: International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology pp. 416 - 428
• Main Authors: James, Jude, Abubakar, Kazeem
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 20.12.2018
• ISSN: 2456-3307; 2456-3307
• DOI: 10.32628/CSEIT183857

Adoption of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) especially the internet is becoming the largest delivery podium for providing public and private services to the rural and urban populace. This paper adopted the Narrative Textual Case Study (NTCS) using qualitative approach to conduct content analysis of relevant literature. The study observed that over 50% of mankind occupies urban spaces and this will increase to two third by 2050. This situation is as a result of the opportunities that are available in the cities and it spells great challenges on environment, energy need, waste management, etc. Cities are responsible for nearly three quarters of greenhouse gases worldwide and must be seen to be a solution providers too. Hence to maintain high standard of living for the long term cities as well as nations must reduce ecological footprint and seek alternatives to scarce fossil resources. This requires comprehensive development of physical, institutional, social and economic infrastructure. Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) policy driven mechanisms are essentials for development of Smart Cities.