This interactive course on Smart Transition helps you to utilize the Smart Tools for transition of villages and territories to Smart Villages in a structured and wholesome manner. Follow these steps in any order and become an expert on SmartVillages approach and gather karma points along the way.

1. Know

and unite the community
  • Communicate the initiative
  • Identify resources and local heroes
  • Analyse needs of the community

2. Define

needs & capabilities
  • Make a Diagnosis
  • Smartness Assessment
  • Test Area Analyzer

3. Inspire

me & others
  • Read resources on Smart Transition
  • Check out best practices
  • Talk to AI knowledge base

4. Involve

and evaluate
  • Iterative upgrades in your community
  • Get in touch with other pilot areas
  • Join The Smartalps Network and Follow EUSALP

4.1 Iterative upgrades in your community

Developing smart villages means innovating through experimentation. This demands an iterative, step-by-step process with regular evaluation and adaptation based on results and community feedback – it’s a tailored journey, not a fixed blueprint.

Evolution of a Test Area & Community:

  • Starts with community-involved pilot projects addressing local needs in specific areas.
  • Evolves via continuous feedback loops, learning, and adapting solutions.
  • Successful initiatives are scaled and integrated, fostering a broader culture of innovation.

Further Technology Readiness Initiatives:

  • Requires adequate digital infrastructure and clear data governance (including privacy/ethics).
  • Involves building community digital literacy and data skills.
  • Needs defined data points, collection methods, and management using suitable, interoperable platforms/standards.

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Interactive guide – 4.1