SMART CITIES IN SERBIA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW WITH SWOT AND TOWS STRATEGIC INSIGHTS
SMART CITIES IN SERBIA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW WITH SWOT AND TOWS STRATEGIC INSIGHTS

Summary/Abstract: Different urbanization rates all over the world, environmental pollution and digital transformation lead to the emergence of the term “smart city”. According to the definitions, smart cities are urban environments in which residents can use modern technologies to make informed decisions, improve their quality of life, and actively participate in city-level decision-making processes. In Serbia, scientific research, implementation of smart technologies and development of smart cities are mostly done in an unstructured manner, with numerous spatial disparities. In this paper, a systematic literature review was conducted in order to assess current trends and key topics of scientific research. Furthermore, SWOT and TOWS analyses were conducted to structure the current state of the smart cities development in Serbia and provide insights into possible future development pathways. The results show that there are numerous projects and studies regarding this topic, and that many municipalities and cities have adopted some smart technologies. Nevertheless, the lack of systematic planning, funding and limited human capital remain the main obstacles to the development of smart cities. Future strategies for smart cities development should focus on resolving these weaknesses and threats through strengths and opportunities, such as the willingness of the citizens to participate in decision making processes, integration of the younger population in scientific and institutional projects, and stronger cooperation among national and international institutions.

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