Following the adoption of Resolution HSP/HA.2/Res.1 by the United Nations Habitat Assembly on 9 June 2023, UN-Habitat has been mandated to develop the International Guidelines on People-Centered Smart Cities. This non-binding framework is designed to guide the development of national and local smart city regulations, plans, and strategies, ensuring that digital urban infrastructure and data contribute to cities and communities that are sustainable, inclusive, prosperous, and respectful of human rights.