THEME: Urban Digital Transformation – UDT FOCUS: Guidelines for developing municipal UDT strategies FORMAT: Policy presentation EVENT APPROACH: Urban digital transformation is unfolding on a global scale. In alignment with this trend, the Ministry of Cities coordinated the preparation and publication of Ordinance No. 1,012, dated September 4, 2025, which establishes guidelines for the development of municipal strategies for Urban Digital Transformation (UDT). This instrument,which is the subject of the presentation, is the result of a collaborative effort among multiple ministries and public and private entities, including municipal organizations and development banks, and is designed to directly enhance the quality of life in Brazilian cities.