Smart City Pilots Need Governance Before They Can Become Infrastructure - KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News

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This article explains why smart city projects often stall at the pilot stage even when the technology works. It argues that governance, interoperability, procurement alignment, and institutional coordination matter more than isolated sensors, dashboards, or pilots. The piece uses examples from Brazil and South Korea to show how permanent coordination structures and shared technical standards help cities turn experiments into operational infrastructure. For smart city startups and GovTech vendors, the key opportunity lies in helping municipalities integrate systems, manage data sharing, and scale deployments across departments.

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