A Scoring System to Measure the Smartness of Emerging Smart Cities in Developing Countries
Samarakkody, Aravindi, Rahubadda, Ashen D., Kulatunga, Udayangani and Bandara, H M N Dilum (2026) A Scoring System to Measure the Smartness of Emerging Smart Cities in Developing Countries. A Scoring System to Measure the Smartness of Emerging Smart Cities in Developing Countries.
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Abstract
Rapid urban population growth, especially in developing countries, has positioned the Smart City concept as a response to complex urban challenges. However, existing performance frameworks largely reflect developed contexts and overlook the socio-economic realities of the Global South. This study develops context-specific performance measures and a scoring system for emerging Smart Cities, using Sri Lanka’s Colombo Port City as a case study. A mixed-method approach, combining expert interviews and surveys, identifies and validates key indicators across seven themes, including Smart Economy, Smart Governance, Smart Environment, and Smart Mobility. Using the Battelle method, a scalable assessment framework is proposed. The findings highlight the importance of technology readiness, citizen-centric services, and local adaptability, emphasizing that smartness requires a holistic and context-sensitive approach rather than solely technological or economic advancement.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keywords: | Colombo port city, Developing countries, Performance measurement system (PMS), Smart cities, Smart city scoring system |
| Depositing User: | Dr Aravindi Samarakkody |
| Date Deposited: | 21 Oct 2026 10:07 |
| Last Modified: | 21 Oct 2026 10:13 |
| URI: | https://ube.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/303 |
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