Aline Matta

Aline Matta is a Policy Analyst in the Cities, Urban Policies and Sustainable Development (CITY) Division and Regional Development Division of the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities (CFE). She works to support cities and regions implementing a territorial approach to the SDGs and also boost regional attractiveness strategies for inclusive and sustainable development. She also worked on urban issues such as smart cities and inclusive growth, digital transformation and public procurement. Before joining the OECD, she worked in different leadership positions at the Brazilian government, where she coordinated a wide range of environmental and sustainable development topics, such as water resources, territorial development, and industrial property.

Can smart cities help achieve the SDGs?

10 November 2022 Aline Matta

Cities will be central to getting the SDGs back on track. Their proximity to local businesses, residents, and civil society also means they are uniquely placed to mobilise collective action towards the SDGs. But 70% of OECD cities have still not achieved more than two SDGs.