Zapopan, Jalisco; January8, 2024.—The Universidad Panamericana (UP) presented the first 2023 City Human Potential Ranking (CHPR), an innovative assessment of human potential in the 100 largest cities of the BRICS+ countries . This pioneering ranking, developed using the UNESCO under the direction of the Panamericana and with the guidance of an international team of researchers, serves as a crucial tool for understanding and improving the prospects for socioeconomic development in these emerging urban centers.
The CHPR evaluates cities based on 197 primary indicators and 30 composite indicators across key domains: Education, Labor Market, and Technology. This comprehensive assessment aims to evaluate the quality and growth prospects of a city’s population potential (“People for the City”), as well as the opportunities cities offer for the development and fulfillment of their residents (“City for People”).
Highlights of the CHPR 2023
- Major Cities: Moscow, Hong Kong, and Shanghai top the rankings, demonstrating superior performance in fostering and harnessing human potential.
- Methodological Innovation: The CHPR integrates quantitative data with qualitative perspectives, capturing the various aspects of urban development.
- Focus on Sustainable Development: The ranking highlights how cities align with the Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing their commitment to improving the well-being and quality of life of their residents.
Expert Insights
Professor Guillermo Sosa Gómez, Scientific Director of the CHPR and Professor and Researcher at the School of Economics and Business at the Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara Campus, commented: “The Urban Human Potential Ranking is not just a snapshot of current capabilities; it is a testament to a city’s commitment to its future, its people, and sustainable progress.”
María Socorro L. Romabiles, Associate Professor at the Asian Institute of Management (Philippines), emphasized: “This ranking is a crucial recognition of cities that are actively improving their human capital, a fundamental element of any thriving economy.”
Magdalena Gaete, Principal Investigator and Director of the Laboratory for Reputation Management in Education at the HSE Campus in St. Petersburg (Russia), added: “The CHPR 2023 offers invaluable insights into how cities are making progress in education, labor market adaptability, and technological innovation. It is an essential tool for urban centers in the developing world, charting a course for their future growth and development.”
The CHPR 2023 provides a detailed look at the evolving capabilities of cities in emerging economies, tracking their progress in education, labor market dynamics, and technology. It serves as a guide for future urban development.
