2 Policy Management Influences and tracks global policy-making and dialogue Information Exchange Facilitates exchange of global news and information Human Capital Fosters and acts as a magnet for global talent Cultural Experience Boasts a diverse set of attractions for locals and visitors The Global Cities Index (GCI) measures 60 major cities across five dimensions Business Attracts a variety of global business activities Global City Human Capital Information Exchange Cultural Experience Business Policy Management

New York, London and Paris top the rankings Formulas for Success All-around cities that have openness policies that are reinforcing All-around cities that have openness policies that are reinforcing Characterized by continuous reinvention to become competitive Characterized by continuous reinvention to become competitive Laid-back, quality of life centric cities that attract human capital and cultural institutions Laid-back, quality of life centric cities that attract human capital and cultural institutions Top 10 Performing Cities – Overall Ranks Open Cities Regional Gateways Lifestyle Centers

4 City GDP per Capita vs. Global Cities Index Score Notes:(1) Frankfurt is an outlier due to the large number of highly paid professionals who work but do not live in the city (2) If Frankfurt is taken out, the positive correlation would be higher, at 0.61 Source: City Mayors Statistics, United Nations Population Division, World Bank, A.T. Kearney analysis Successful global cities tend to have higher overall prosperity City GDP per Capita Global Cities Index Score Correlation = 0.51 (2) Hong Kong London Tokyo Paris New York Chicago Kuala Lumpur Washington D.C. Beijing Johannesburg Frankfurt (1)

5 Large cities from the developing world rank at the bottom of the index ImplicationsBottom Tier Cities – Overall Ranks  The bottom ranked cities are either megacities or on their way (cities with populations over 10 million)  These megacities in the developing world face intense challenges as they look to become global  Though consistent with other global cities, their challenges are much greater with: InfrastructureInfrastructure EducationEducation Talent development and retentionTalent development and retention

6 Chicago’s rank is driven by its strong performance in the human capital and business dimensions Chicago vs. Lead City (1) Chicago’s Rank #3 Notes: (1) New York City is the top performer in the human capital and business dimension, as well as the top overall performer Average Score Chicago Lead City #12#8 OverallBusiness ActivityHuman Capital

7 Questions for consideration How will the financial crisis impact leader cities? How will the financial crisis impact leader cities? What attracts businesses to cities? What attracts businesses to cities? How does a city or region brand itself for an international audience? How does a city or region brand itself for an international audience?