the new urban agenda adopted at habitat iii supports the implementation of sdg and outlines a new paradigm fundamental to this paradigm is a shared vision where cities and human settlements fulfill their social function engender a sense of belonging and ownership amongst all inhabitants practise civic engagement empower women and girls meet the challenges and opportunities of future growth enhancing urban economies and valueadded activities and link people places services and economic activities this includes cities and human settlements that strengthen sustainable urban transport and mobility ict communication networks egovernment strategies as well as citizencentric digital governance tools tapping into technological innovations digital technologies have impacted urban development and management over recent years