World’s Most Global Cities (2008)
Foreign Policy Magazine, the management consulting firm A.T. Kearney and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs teamed up to deliver rankings of Most Global Cities in the World. New York (United States) came out on top, followed by London (United Kingdom) and Paris (France).
What “global” means? A variety of metrics have been used for this concept, such as how well they fare in an increasingly competitive battle to attract and retain people, capital and ideas, and how simultaneous globalization and urbanization are affecting everything from international politics to corporate behavior.
1. New York
New York came out on top due to its vibrant cultural life, heavy concentration of international organizations, and role as the world’s leading business and financial center. The city beat out other global powerhouses largely on the back of its financial markets and by the strength of its diverse creative class.
2. London
London won the cultural dimension. There have been no terms of comparison with Paris and New York, trailing far behind.
3. Paris
Paris led the world in the information exchange category, which may come as a surprise for a city known more for museums than modems.
Here is the public list of the most global cities in the world, based on the overall index:
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22. Bangkok (Thailand)
23. Amsterdam (Netherlands)
24. Stockholm (Sweden)
25. Mexico City (Mexico)
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27. Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
28. Istanbul (Turkey)
30. Rome (Italy)
31. Sao Paulo (Brazil)
33. Buenos Aires (Argentina)
34. Taipei (Taiwan)
36. 
38. Cairo (Egypt)
40. Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
41. New Delhi (India)
42. Tel Aviv (Israel)
43. Bogota (Colombia)
44. Dublin (Ireland)
46. Manila (Philippines)
48. Jakarta (Indonesia)
50. Johannesburg (South Africa)
51. Caracas (Venezuela)
53. Lagos (Nigeria)
55. Ho Chi Minh City (Viet Nam)
56. Dhaka (Bangladesh)
57. Karachi (Pakistan)Tags: 2008, Foreign Policy, Kearney, London, Most Global Cities, New York, Paris, Surveys, Worldwide Surveys
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