Warsaw is Poland's capital and largest city with an urbanized population of 1.8 million. The city has become a large centre for research and development, business process outsourcing and information technology. The Warsaw Stock Exchange is the largest and most important in Central and Eastern Europe.
Additionally, mobility, vibrancy and air quality are other elements where Warsaw does very well. The city has also managed to significantly improve its governance and brand value by encouraging active participation from urban residents in decision-making. The Participatory Budget, for example, allows locals to take responsibility for urban life and allocate where a portion of the city budget should be spent. Warsaw has incredible potential to become a leading city and can do so by prioritizing a few key areas in the coming years. This includes investing in key infrastructural assets such as data centre capacity and renewable energy, as well as strengthening existing climate action plans.
