Conference on Exploring the stakeholders’ dynamics of “Smart City” projects: the case of Belgium

Abstract

This presentation proposes to explore the stakeholders’ dynamics in Belgium thanks to a multiple-case study. The research conducted is thus qualitative in nature: eleven “Smart City” projects were studied in Belgium. The goal is to highlight problematics inside the interplay and communication between stakeholders of Smart City projects and to furnish concrete practical recommendations for key stakeholders in smart city initiatives (local governments, multinational/local businesses, citizens, etc.). Even if the 11 projects are very different in their nature, the research proposes some keys scientific findings regarding stakeholders’ dynamics in this kind of projects