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City Human Potential Ranking 2023. Methodology and Results of Comparative Analysis of 100 BRICS+ Development Leading Cities
The study, developed by an international consortium, presents the inaugural ranking of human potential in BRICS+ cities, based on UNESCO methodology. The ranking analyzes 100 development-leading cities from 32 BRICS+ countries according to their capacity to develop and realize human potential. The methodology evaluates two interrelated perspectives: the quality of population potential development and the opportunities that urban institutions provide for its realization. The analysis is based on 198 indicators across education, labor market, and digital technologies.
The study demonstrates that leading cities are characterized by high educational accessibility, developed linkages between education and the labor market, low inequality levels, high availability of digital services, and innovation orientation. The publication serves as an analytical tool for urban policy in the context of sustainable development.