

The Global Cities Index, conducted every two years since 2008, provides a unique measure of global engagement for 66 cities across five dimensions – Business Activity, Human Capital, Information Exchange, Cultural Experience, and Political Engagement.ĭespite the financial turmoil of the past few years, New York and London have consistently led the rankings in all three editions of the Global Cities Index.

Kearney and The Chicago Council on Global Affairs. New York and London remain the world’s most global cities, while major emerging-market cities strengthened their ability to challenge global leaders in the next 10 to 20 years, according to the 2012 Global Cities Index developed by A.T.

This report looks at emerging cities-namely Beijing, Shanghai, and Taipei-and their ability to attract, retain, and generate flows of ideas, capital, and people.
