

Established in 1998 at the University of Loughborough, United Kingdom, this research network focuses on the external relations of the cities of the world. Globalization and World Cities (GaWC) Research Network.

In this way, they examine the city from different angles, from its international reach to competitiveness, for example. The topics analyzed and selected variables fluctuate by each institution.

We describe some of the central institutions which prepare ranking and index of cities.
