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Criticims of global cities rankings11/13/2023 All the while, rankings only ever identify a potential problem, never offer ways to address it, placing the burden on public institutions. As such, there’s a risk that focus and funding can be diverted from the issues that matter to citizens, as city authorities aim to appease the rankings criteria and promote themselves on the global stage.įor example, while austerity continues to bite in the UK, the Greater London Authority’s communications budget has doubled since 2009. But as someone who scrutinises cities closely and researches the people who live in them, I think it’s time to ignore city rankings because they do more harm than good.įor one thing, only 1% of these rankings are conducted by city governments – the rest are run by private companies. Though some efforts are being made to address the flaws in city rankings, they continue to be touted as a viable means of urban analysis.
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