An important priority of the new digital strategy is to transform cities, communities and rural areas into smart and sustainable ones, in which citizens will enjoy living and working. Our goal is for every community to be able to benefit from the economic and social benefits of digital transformation, without being left on the sidelines. To achieve this goal, significant public and private investments will be made in digital services, technologies, infrastructure and skills. Digital transformation will help our cities and communities achieve their climate goals and reduce their environmental footprint, while encouraging citizen participation and contributing to the prosperity of businesses of all kinds, including SMEs and young people.