Media & Public Statements
Official announcements, research briefs, and media partnerships
Official Statements
Global City Forums Launches Global Network
Announcing the official launch of GCF with inaugural forums in San Diego and Monterrey...
Partnering with Leading Research Institutions
GCF announces partnerships with top universities to advance city-level economic research...
New Research Framework for Urban Economics
Introducing GCF research methodology developed by the International Doctoral Council...
Partnership Categories
Global City Forums actively pursues partnerships with organizations across multiple sectors to amplify research impact, increase visibility, and advance collaborative urban economic development initiatives.
Global Economic Organizations
Partnerships with major international economic forums, development organizations, and research institutes focused on urban and economic policy.
Example Partners:
WEF, OECD, UN-Habitat, World Bank Group, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank
Academic & Research Networks
Collaborations with leading universities, research centers, and academic consortia advancing urban economic research.
Example Partners:
MIT, Oxford, Stanford, UC Berkeley, LSE, Tsinghua, National University of Singapore
Media & Publishing
Partnerships with established media outlets, academic journals, and publications covering economics, policy, and urban development.
Example Partners:
Financial Times, The Economist, Harvard Business Review, Nature, Science, Project Syndicate
NGOs & Civil Society
Collaboration with international NGOs and civil society organizations focused on economic development, sustainability, and urban policy.
Example Partners:
Brookings Institution, Wilson Center, Urban Land Institute, C40 Cities, Global Cities Initiative
Industry & Business Associations
Partnerships with industry bodies, business councils, and professional associations representing key economic sectors.
Example Partners:
Chamber of Commerce networks, Industry associations, Business councils, Professional societies
Influencers & Thought Leaders
Engagement with prominent economists, policy experts, and thought leaders who amplify research and insights to global audiences.
Example Partners:
Economists, policy advisors, industry experts, academic leaders, sustainability advocates
Featured in
Forbes
How Universities Are Driving City Economic Development
Profile on city-level research initiatives and economic impact
Harvard Business Review
The Role of Academic Leadership in Urban Economics
Analysis of university-driven economic frameworks
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