Digital & Green Transition
Decarbonization, electrification, digital infrastructure, and resilient systems.
The Next Economy
The Next Economy is shaped by structural shifts: the twin green and digital transition, markets of tomorrow, distributed production systems, geo-economic competition and strategic autonomy, and the transformation of work and skills.
Markets of Tomorrow
New growth frontiers across advanced services, tech, and strategic sectors.
Distributed Production
Flexible value chains, advanced manufacturing, logistics, and supply networks.
Geo-economic Competition
Strategic autonomy, trade positioning, exposure, and investment competition.
Work & Skills Transformation
Talent pipelines, labor mobility, skill shifts, and productivity upgrading.
Index Structure & Methodology
A clear architecture that connects headline performance to underlying drivers — helping cities prioritize interventions and investments.
Architecture
- 3 dimensions: Urban Economic Hubs · Business Environment · Future-Proof Governance
- 10 pillars and 50 sub-pillars
- 257 indicators across outcomes and enabling conditions
Scale
48
Cities
257
Indicators
2,400+
Leaders surveyed
Report Highlights
From Insights to Action
A simple decision logic for cities: Why act → What to focus on → How to deliver.
Why: Setting Ambition
Define the intended role of the city, align stakeholders, and guide investment decisions.
What: Strategic Focus
Prioritize hubs and clusters; upgrade the business environment to enable scaling.
How: Governance & Delivery
Build institutional capacity to coordinate, engage the private sector, and deliver consistently.
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