The World Cities Alliance (WCA) connects well-known markets in strategic business centers:

• Zürich ( Switzerland)
• Val d’Oise – Paris ( France)
• Greater Washington, D.C. (United States).

WCA is an international partnership between the economic development agencies representing these regions.

Shared Strengths

There are several factors that these partners have in common, which make the WCA an effective platform for promoting business investment in these markets.

• Access – Transportation links (air, rail and highway) to major global markets exist.
  
• Industry Clusters – Significant clusters in aerospace and automotive, biotech, financial, and other strategic sectors are present.
  
• Education and Research – Respected educational and research institutions are present and offer an advantageous knowledge base to the economy.
  
• International Business – International and multinational businesses thrive in each region, and dedicated resources and expertise for international firms abound.