Chapter 5 - Global Population and Mobility

April 1, 2023
G L O B A L P O P U L AT I O N
AND MOBILITY
Chapter 5
CHAPTER 5 – GLOBAL POPULATION AND MOBILITY
Presenters
Kevin Jhon Keneth Garvy Ren

Llanes Namias Capalac
GLOBAL
CITY
GLOBAL POPULATION AND MOBILITY
APRIL, 2023
QUESTION.
What is your dream destination?

GEOGUESSER
RECOGNIZE THESE PLACES?
GEOGUESSER
GEOGUESSER
ANSWER
SINGAPORE CITY, SINGAPORE
DID YOU KNOW?

Singapore is one of the most prominent global cities, located in Southeast Asia. It is
a key financial, commercial, and transportation hub in the region, with one of the
busiest ports in the world. Singapore has a highly developed economy and a well-
educated workforce, which attracts many multinational corporations to set up their
regional headquarters in the city. It is also known for its high standard of living,
excellent infrastructure, and efficient government.
GEOGUESSER
GEOGUESSER
ANSWER
NEW YORK CITY, U.S.A.
DID YOU KNOW?

New York City is a world-famous global city and one of the most important financial
centers in the world. It is home to the New York Stock Exchange and many large
financial institutions. The city is also a major center for the media and
entertainment industries, with the headquarters of many major television
networks and publishing houses located there. New York is also known for its
vibrant arts scene, with many world-class museums, galleries, and performing arts
venues.
GEOGUESSER
GEOGUESSER
ANSWER
TOKYO CITY, JAPAN
DID YOU KNOW?

Tokyo is a major global city located in Japan and is known for its advanced
technology and innovation. The city is home to many of the world's largest
technology companies, such as Sony, Toyota, and Honda, as well as numerous
startups and research institutions. Tokyo is also a major center for finance, with
the Tokyo Stock Exchange and many large financial institutions headquartered
there. The city is known for its unique culture, fashion, and cuisine, making it a
popular destination for tourists.
GEOGUESSER
GEOGUESSER
ANSWER
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
DID YOU KNOW?

Sydney is a major global city and the largest city in Australia. It is known for its
iconic landmarks, such as the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, and is a
major center for finance, culture, and commerce in the Asia-Pacific region. The city
is home to many multinational corporations, financial institutions, and professional
services firms, and has a diverse and multicultural population. Sydney's economy is
driven by industries such as finance, tourism, media, and technology, and the city
has a highly skilled and educated workforce.
GEOGUESSER
GEOGUESSER
ANSWER
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
DID YOU KNOW?

London is a historic global city and a major financial center in Europe, with the
London Stock Exchange and many large financial institutions headquartered there.
It is also a cultural hub, with many famous landmarks and institutions, such as the
British Museum, the National Gallery, and the West End theatre district. London is
also a popular destination for tourists, with a vibrant nightlife, shopping, and dining
scene.
GEOGUESSER
GEOGUESSER
ANSWER
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
DID YOU KNOW?

Dubai is a rapidly growing global city located in the United Arab Emirates and is
known for its bustling economy and impressive infrastructure. It is a major center
for commerce and trade, with many large multinational corporations operating
there. Dubai is also a popular destination for tourism, with world-renowned
landmarks such as the Burj Khalifa and the Palm Jumeirah. The city is also known
for its luxury shopping, fine dining, and vibrant nightlife.
QUESTION.
What is Global City?

The Global City

Also called world city or sometimes alpha city or world center, is a city
which is a primary node in the global economic network.
It is an urban centre that enjoys significant competitive advantages and that

serves as a hub within a globalized economic system. The concept comes
from geography and urban studies, and the idea that globalization is created
and furthered in strategic geographic locales according to a hierarchy of
importance to the operation of the global system of finance and trade.
A global city is a city that plays a crucial role in the global

economic system by being a primary node in the global network of
finance, trade, and commerce. It serves as a hub for various
industries and attracts global talent and investment. Global cities
are characterized by their economic power, cultural vibrancy,
political influence, advanced infrastructure, and skilled workforce.
The concept of a global city comes from geography and urban
studies and reflects the idea that globalization is created and
advanced in strategic geographic locations.
SASSEN (1991)
THE CONCEPT
OF GLOBAL
IS USED TO DESCRIBE THE
CITIES
THREE URBAN CENTERS OF NEW
YORK, LONDON, TOKYO AS
ECONOMIC CENTERS THAT
EXERT CONTROL OVER THE
WORLD'S POLITICAL ECONOMY.
WORLD CITIES ARE
CATEGORIZED AS SUCH BASED
ON THE GLOBAL REACH OF
ORGANIZATIONS FOUND IN
THEM.
What makes a City "Global"?
A city is considered "global" when
it has a significant impact on the
global economy, culture, and
What makes a politics. A global city is a primary
node in the global economic
City "Global"? network and serves as a hub within
a globalized economic system.
WHAT MAKES A
CITY "GLOBAL"?
There are several key factors that contribute to making a city "global":
Economic Power
01 A global city is a major center for finance, trade, and commerce. It has a diversified economy with a
range of industries that contribute to its economic power.
Cultural Influence
02 A global city is often known for its cultural vibrancy and diversity, with a rich history and contemporary
culture that attracts people from around the world.
Political Influence
A global city is often a center of political power, where decisions are made that
have a significant impact on the global political landscape.
Advanced Infrastructure
A global city has advanced transportation, communication, and technology
infrastructure that enables it to connect with other cities and countries around
the world.
Skilled Workforce
A global city has a highly skilled and educated workforce that can support the
diverse industries and businesses that operate within it.
Political Influence
the world.
Skilled Workforce
Political Influence
the world.
Skilled Workforce
One is a concentration of wealth in the hands of

owners, partners, and professionals associated
with the high-end firms in this system.
THREE KEY
TENDENCIES Second is a growing disconnection between the
city and its region.
SEEM TO FOLLOW FROM
THESE STRUCTURAL
FACTS ABOUT
GLOBAL CITIES Third is the growth of a large marginalized
population that has a very hard time earning a
living in the marketplace defined by these high-
end activities
A variety of international financial services,
notably in finance, insurance, real estate,
01
CHARACTERISTICS OF A banking, accountancy, and marketing
GLOBAL CITY Headquarters of several multinational

02 corporations
The existence of financial headquarters, a stock

03 exchange, and major financial institutions
Domination of the trade and economy of a

04 large surrounding area
Major manufacturing centers with port and
05
CHARACTERISTICS OF A container facilities
GLOBAL CITY Considerable decision-making power on a

06 daily basis and at a global level
Centers of new ideas and innovation in

07 business, economics, culture, and politics
Centers of media and communications for

08 global networks
CHARACTERISTICS OF A Dominance of the national region with great
09
GLOBAL CITY international significance
High percentage of residents employed in the

10 services sector and information sector
High-quality educational institutions,

including renowned universities,
11 international student attendance, and
research facilities
CHARACTERISTICS OF A Multi-functional infrastructure offering some
12
GLOBAL CITY of the best legal, medical, and entertainment
facilities in the country
High diversity in language, culture, religion,

13 and ideologies.
Hub for a transportation through air, water,

14 and land.
REASONS OF
INCREASE IN
GLOBAL CITIES
The increase in global cities is linked to the
globalization of economies and the
centralization of mass production within urban
centers.
REASONS OF INCREASE IN GLOBAL CITIES
Economic Growth
Migration
Urbanization
Quality of Life
Connectivity

CRITICISMS OF
GLOBAL CITIES
Despite playing significant roles in the global economy,
global city thesis has been known for being a threat to
state-centric perspectives. These cities have been accused
of focusing their reach to other global cities and neglecting
cities within the national outreach. These cities are more
connected to the outside world than to their domestic
economy.
Challenges to Global Cities
Lack of Jobs Supply Shortage Climate Change &

Globalization creates a rush of high
paying jobs within global cities Rising Temperature
creating a chain reaction demanding
low income employment to attend With the significant rise in the Cities are considered as the greatest
to their growing needs. These low population, several other contributor of greenhouse gas
income jobs comprise of domestic emissions and climate change
helpers, maids, cooks, food issues spring out which leads
attendants. Thus implying that affects more people than others for
us to the next challenge which
flocking to global cities doesn't some are more equipped to handle
is food and water shortage.
necessarily mean a good life for the effects of climate change.
everyone.
A global city is a city that is seen as a center of
economic, cultural, and political power.
They are characterized by size, population density,
and diversity. Examples include New York, London,
Tokyo, Singapore, and Dubai.
Global cities are hubs for international finance,
trade, and commerce, and are known for their high
Recap levels of innovation in fields like science, medicine,

and engineering.
However, they also face challenges related to
inequality, social unrest, and environmental
sustainability. To remain competitive, they need to
find innovative solutions to these challenges.
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April 1, 2023

Kevin Jhon Keneth Garvy Ren

What is your dream destination?

DID YOU KNOW?

DID YOU KNOW?

DID YOU KNOW?

DID YOU KNOW?

DID YOU KNOW?

DID YOU KNOW?

What is Global City?

The Global City

It is an urban centre that enjoys significant competitive advantages and that

A global city is a city that plays a crucial role in the global

One is a concentration of wealth in the hands of

GLOBAL CITY Headquarters of several multinational

The existence of financial headquarters, a stock

Domination of the trade and economy of a

GLOBAL CITY Considerable decision-making power on a

Centers of new ideas and innovation in

Centers of media and communications for

High percentage of residents employed in the

High-quality educational institutions,

High diversity in language, culture, religion,

Hub for a transportation through air, water,

CHAPTER 5 – GLOBAL POPULATION AND MOBILITY

Lack of Jobs Supply Shortage Climate Change &

Recap levels of innovation in fields like science, medicine,

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