The digital revolution has deepened the crisis within representative democracy. But as it forces its demise, it might also dictate its future. Traditional representative democracy within nations is no longer enough. People want more participation and collaboration with their government. — Eduardo Paes Copy Share Image
There is no time and space limitation for public accountability on the Internet. Creative commonality is standard and does not resemble the authoritarian style of the dead communist experience. It seems that it is no longer society's obligation to understand… — Eduardo Paes Copy Share Image
Don't ever in your life do a World Cup and the Olympic Games at the same time. This will make your life almost impossible. — Eduardo Paes Copy Share Image
I strongly believe being mayor is the public post in which you have the greatest opportunity to change peoples' lives for the better. People… — Eduardo Paes Copy Share Image
By 2050, seven out of ten people will live in cities, which will account for six billion people living in urban areas. That phenomenon… — Eduardo Paes Copy Share Image
Rio is an energetic, vibrant place, full of beauty and nature. But we face the kinds of problems any developing metropolis does - with… — Eduardo Paes Copy Share Image
Hosting the Olympic Games of course guarantees the world's attention, but there is more to it than simply bathing in the global spotlight. Most… — Eduardo Paes Copy Share Image
[At] the end of the day, when we talk about cities, we talk about a gathering of people. And we cannot see that as… — Eduardo Paes Copy Share Image
I don't want to compare my city to Zurich; thank God we're not that boring. Rio is advancing fast, but we're at a different… — Eduardo Paes Copy Share Image
The city of the future is a city that cares about its citizens and integrates its citizens. — Eduardo Paes Copy Share Image
There is no time and space in the digital world. People chat and collaborate through social networks. Cultural icons garner millions of fans online… — Eduardo Paes Copy Share Image
When Seoul hosted the Games in 1988, it became a symbol of the Asian Tigers' ascent onto the world stage. In 1992, the Barcelona… — Eduardo Paes Copy Share Image
Rio will have to look after the legacy of infrastructure. But it's unclear who will run the sports centres after the Olympics. — Eduardo Paes Copy Share Image
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