Global Cities: Cairo

ConclusionEconomic GeographyConclusion‣ It remains questionable whether global city criteria apply to cities in non first world countries likeCairo.‣ Applying the commonly used global city criteria shows that Cairo hasn‘t reached ‘global city‘status yet, but has the potential.‣ Cairo is equally well connected with Africa and the Middle East. But it’s opportunities havebeen severely limited by political conflicts in the Middle East that culminated in a series of wars.5‣ Duties and responsibilities to be done in order to reach global city status:‣ Importance of strategic vision:Creation of enabling conditions that will serve the forces of globalization and that helpCairo to succeed in the competition for global capital:• excellent communications• well-functioning infrastructure and urban services• skilled labour force• efficient transportation systems• availability of affordable housing• access to educational and recreational facilities• Good urban governance:Strengthening institutional capacity and devolving resource mobilization powers from thecentral to the local level of government.‣ Marketing the city’s assets, i.e. through public and private partnerships.22