Data-certified cities attract more resources, says Bloomberg

Nine cities from the US and Latin America have been recognised for establishing data capabilities to inform policy, allocate funding, improve services, evaluate programmes, and engage residents.

The cities–including Dallas, Texas, Porto Alegre in Brazil, Guatemala City, and Mendoza in Argentina–were awarded the Bloomberg Philanthropies and Results for America What Works Cities Certification.

The organisation says that winning cities are in a better position to make the most of federal recovery funding from the American Rescue Plan.

“Mayors have told us that achieving certification boosts their credibility with residents, helps recruit city staff, showcases their achievements, and pr...