Application of AHP Method in Cities’ Certification Process

Abstract

During the last decades competition has intensified at all levels and among different competitors. Competition is usually analysed among companies within the country, but this can be done at the global market, too. Beside companies, at the international level, states are competing for funds and investors, trying to attract as much as possible of investments for starting or accelerating the economic activity. At the same time, in addition to the states, mutual competitors within one country are cities and municipalities that compete for the same funds, investors, skilled people and so on. Cities and municipalities are rivals to each other in an attempt to emphasize their comparative advantages.