Brief History of Barcelona's Digital Transformation and Digital Strategy

Abstract

This paper discusses the digital transformation of the city of Barcelona. We focus on this city because it has a long history of engaging with technology, dating back to 1967 when the city's information and communication technology (ICT) department was established. What was the driver for using ICTs to increase citizens' quality of life, and how was this possible from the city's point of view? Through the analysis of the history of ICTs in Barcelona, we provide suggestions for Japanese cities.