Gayle Markovitz and Maxwell Hall
April 7, 2026
Growth Summit 2023 - Growth Hotspots: Cities as an Engine of Global Growth - English
Cities are responsible for 80% of global growth and that figure is likely to increase. What can national and municipal leaders do to position their cities for growth, affordability, accessible infrastructure, and bridging urban-rural divides? Watch this Growth Summit 2023 session to learn more.
Cities are responsible for 80% of global growth, which is likely to increase. What can national and municipal leaders do to position their cities for growth, affordability, accessible infrastructure, and bridging urban-rural divides?
Watch the full Growth Summit 2023 session on ‘Growth Hotspots: Cities as an Engine of Global Growth’ to learn more.
Speakers:
- Tarek Ali Ahmad, Head, Research and Studies, Arab News
- Sonya Shorey, Vice-President, Strategy, Marketing and Communications, Area X.O
- Rashed Al Blooshi, Undersecretary, Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
- Maurizio Tamagnini, Chief Executive Officer; Managing Partner, FSI SGR S.p.A.
- Fadlala Akabani Hneide, Secretary of Economic Development of Mexico City, Secretariat of Economic Development of Mexico City
- Erika Kraemer Mbula, Professor of Economics, University of Johannesburg
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