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Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize & Network
Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize & Network
About the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize
Named after Singapore’s first Prime Minister, the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prizeis a biennial international award that honours outstanding achievements and contributions to the creation of liveable, vibrant and sustainable urban communities. Since it was inaugurated in 2010, the Prize has been awarded to 8 cities, with Special Mentions given out to 24 cities.
The 2026 Prize Laureate will be presented the award at the Prize Award Ceremony and Banquet. The Laureate and Special Mentions cities will also share their achievements and experiences at the Prize Lecture.
About the City Network for the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize
The City Network for the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize (LKYWCP Network) is a platform for urban leaders and practitioners to connect and engage in creating and exchanging knowledge on building liveable and sustainable cities.
Through various initiatives, member cities can explore topics of mutual interest with the intention of:
- sharing best-in-class practices
- collaborating to find solutions for common urban challenges of the future
- supporting each other’s knowledge efforts
- leveraging each other’s knowledge networks
This may take the form of joint projects, engaging in dialogue as a community of practice, and various capability development opportunities. .
The LKYWCP Network was launched at World Cities Summit 2024 with an announcement by Mr Desmond Lee, Minister for National Development at the Opening Plenary on 3 June 2024. Read more about the launch here.
For more information, visit https://www.leekuanyewworldcityprize.gov.sg/network
Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize Lecture
Led by Urban Redevelopment Authority, Singapore
The Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize Lecture will feature presentations by the 2026 Prize Laureate and Special Mentions, offering an in-depth exploration of their transformative urban initiatives and innovative approaches to city development. This session provides a unique opportunity for attendees to gain firsthand insights into the exemplary strategies that have transformed these cities' landscapes and improved quality of life for their residents.
The Laureate city will deliver a comprehensive presentation showcasing their groundbreaking solutions to complex urban challenges, while Special Mention cities will share their distinctive approaches to sustainable development and community engagement. These presentations will highlight practical methodologies, implementation processes, and measurable outcomes that other cities can adapt and apply to their own contexts.
The interactive forum component encourages dialogue between presenters and the global audience of mayors, city leaders, urban planners, and policymakers. Participants will have opportunities to ask questions, discuss challenges, and explore potential collaborations. This dynamic knowledge-sharing platform fosters excellence in urban governance while inspiring continued innovation and best practice exchange across the global community.