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Smart Cities are Connected Cities Our Cities, Our Challenges More than half the world’s population lives in cities—a number that is set to increase to 70 percent by 2050. In developing nations such as China and India as well as throughout the developed world, people are leaving rural areas and moving to cities in search of jobs, education and a better life. More people than ever are visiting cities too, thanks to fast and affordable transportation links. London alone receives nearly 19 million international overnight visitors annually1 —and worldwide, international arrivals are projected to increase to 2 1 billion by 2020 . Cities are centres of commerce and are many peoples’ most promising pathway to a better, richer life after human interaction. But with so many people living in, working in and traveling to them, our cities are facing significant challenges: Poverty Economic Transportation Limited Development Gridlock Public Funds 1. Mastercard Global Destinations Cities Index, 2015 2. World Tourism Organization, Tourism 2020 Vision Smart Cities...Connected Cities | 1 Mastercard Cities As a technology leader, Mastercard is committed to being a driving force in the private sector to make cities better…and to make better cities. We’re doing it by connecting consumers and merchants…governments and financial institutions…NGOs and digital players. All around the world. Through our unrivalled network, we are able to tailor solutions to century-old systems and modern infrastructures. We have the experience, insights, advanced technologies, strategic partnerships and global scale to make cities smarter…more sustainable…and more inclusive. Here’s how: Making cities more efficient and welcoming… b