CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN IMPLEMENTING SMART CITY INITIATIVES IN SMALL METROPOLITAN AREAS: LESSONS FROM ASAYISH TOWNSHIP, BALKH

Аннотация

In order to execute smart city programs in small metropolitan regions, there are both possibilities and obstacles that need to be considered. A mixed-methods approach is used in the study, which is based on a case study of ASAYISH Township in Balkh and includes interviews with important stakeholders and a review of pertinent literature. The findings show that although implementing smart city programs in small metropolitan areas presents special obstacles, doing so has the potential to address a number of urban concerns, including those connected to transportation, energy, and public services. The study finishes by emphasizing the necessity for policymakers to give small metropolitan regions top priority when implementing smart city efforts. KEYWORDS Smart city, Small metropolitan areas, ASAYISH Township, Balkh, Case study, Challenges, Opportunities, Mixed- methods approach. Volume 05 Issue 07-2023 17 The American Journal of Applied sciences (ISSN – 2689-0992) VOLUME 05 ISSUE 07 Pages: 17-20 SJIF IMPACT FACTOR (2020: 5. 276) (2021: 5. 634) (2022: 6. 176) (2023: 7. 361) OCLC – 1121105553 Publisher: The USA Journals