Global Cities: GUS 0831

Loughborough University think tank that studies the relationships between world cities in the context of globalization. They rank cities based on connectivity and global economic integration.

Economist Intellligence Unit's Global Liveability Rankings quantifies the challenges presented to an individual’s lifestyle and quality of life in 173 cities.

The Mori Memorial Foundation Institute for Urban Strategies' Global Power City Index (GPCI) evaluates and ranks the major cities of the world according to their “magnetism,” or their comprehensive power to attract people, capital, and enterprises from around the world.

Comprehensive annual benchmarking report that measures how countries and cities grow their human resources. The GTCI ranks countries and major cities on their ability to develop, attract and retain talent

Report by a global consulting firm that summarizes two annual rankings: Global Cities Index (GCI), a metric based on business activity, human capital, information exchange, cultural experience, and political engagement. Global Cities Outlook (GCO), a indicator of a city's potential based on personal well-being, economics, innovation, and governance. See their archive for past Global Cities Reports.

Regular United Nations report on urban development. For past editions of the Report, and other UN reports about global cities, search the UN iLibrary.

The theme and contents of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network's World Happiness Report change from year to year, but the 2020 report included a chapter on cities ranked by happiness.

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The website of the metropolitan section of World Organization of United Cities and Local Governments. Use the website search to look for news articles, reports, studies, and issue briefs on your city.

United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 11 is "Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable." The UN SDG website for Goal 11 has links to related publications, descriptions of targets and indicators. Under Progress and Information, the SDG annual progress reports will have a section Goal 11.