Shaping vibrant local economies that drive global prosperity and shared progress.
We advance global progress through local action
Over 70% of business operating costs are shaped by local conditions, and 80% of supply chain disruptions originate regionally—underscoring the critical role of place-based collaboration for global resilience and competitiveness.
The Centre empowers business, government, and local leaders to transform cities and communities into engines of innovation, inclusion, and sustainable growth—shaping vibrant local economies that drive global prosperity and shared progress.
130+
Cities engaged
185+
Business partners
60+
Civil society collaborators
Transforming how we live, work and play
Our initiatives focus on strengthening the resilience of local communities, accelerating the growth of innovation ecosystems, and unlocking the potential of the experience economy.
Infrastructure & Built Environment
Enabling vibrant and resilient communities through better planning, design and construction of city infrastructure.
Innovation Ecosystems
Connecting innovators and entrepreneurs to new markets and opportunities, reimagining and reshaping urban life.
Experience Economy
Fostering inclusive, sustainable growth that benefits businesses, local communities and visitors.
Our impact
We work with partners to transform cities and communities into engines of innovation, inclusion, and sustainable growth.
How data helped Mexico City reduce high-impact crime by more than 50%
The Centre supported Mexico City with updated to its open data policy which helped the city reduce high-impact crime by more than 50% as part of a comprehensive crime-reduction strategy.
How companies are creating a more sustainable future for urban deliveries
The Centre convened leading delivery companies to advance joint commitments for collaborating with cities and transforming the deliveries ecosystem.
Join us in shaping the future of communities and local economies
Our year-round activities provide a diverse range of opportunities for partners to share insights and expertise, forge new relationships, and collaborate to drive positive change in cities and local communities across the globe.
World Economic Forum Centres
The world is confronted with a range of unprecedented challenges, and it's crucial for businesses, governments, and civil society to work together to find common solutions and take decisive action.
Through its Centres, the Forum integrates public-private efforts to achieve greater impact.