Bronze · Argent · Or
The Africa Smart City label is awarded based on the score obtained across 8 axes out of 100 points. Three levels, increasing benefits.
Bronze
≥ 40/100
Your city has validated the basics on at least 5 of 8 axes and demonstrates a measurable commitment to transformation.
- Access to Africa Smart City network
- Anonymized city benchmarking
- Detailed audit report with recommendations
- Certified digital badge
Argent
≥ 60/100
Your city shows solid performance across all axes and delivers efficient public services.
- All Bronze benefits
- Priority access to AfDB/WB project calls
- Visibility on partner platform
- Participation in annual Africa Smart City summit
- Mentorship by a Gold-level network city
Or
≥ 80/100
Your city is a continental reference. It excels across all axes and publishes its data as open data.
- All Silver benefits
- Preferential AfDB/AFD financing
- Pan-African network co-leadership
- Direct access to partner tech solutions
- Eligibility for Africa Smart City Awards
- Inter-city expertise missions
From application to certification
Application
Submit your application online with your city's baseline data.
Field audit
Our experts conduct an on-site assessment covering all 8 axes of the framework.
Report
Receive a detailed report with recommendations and areas for improvement.
Certification
Obtain your Bronze, Silver or Gold label based on audit results.
Network integration
Access the ecosystem: tech solutions, funding, peer benchmarking.