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Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2010 (Jun 24)
“Summer Davos” in AsiaAnnual Meeting of the New Champions 2010Tianjin, People’s Republic of China 13-15 SeptemberDriving Growth through SustainabilityThe Annual Meeting of the New Champions, the “Summer Davos”, is the foremost global business gathering in Asia. Introduced in 2007, the Meeting is held in close collaboration with the People’s Republic of China and with the personal support of Premier Wen Jiabao. MentorsA select group of business leaders from the World Economic Forum’s Partner ...


World Economic Forum on Europe 2010 (Jun 22)
Leaders from both “old” and new Europe agreed at the World Economic Forum on Europe’s closing plenary that the only way forward is reform, which will involve tough, unpopular choices for politicians and citizens. Zoran Pulji~ was announced as the “Social Entrepreneur of the Year” in Central and Eastern Europe at the World Economic Forum on Europe meeting. Europe’s historic decision to provide an unprecedented rescue package to combat Europe’s sovereign debt crisis will “reinforce the euro in ...


World Economic Forum on East Asia 2010 (Jun 16)
The 19th World Economic Forum on East Asia closed with participants underscoring the need for Asia’s leaders to take a bigger role in world affairs, including discussions on a global financial architecture and international trade. Asia needs to create new business models for clean and inclusive growth, and the preservation of natural resources, according to business and government leaders at the World Economic Forum on East Asia. The Forum's Enabling Trade in the Greater ASEAN Region was ...


World Economic Forum on Africa 2010 (Jun 8)
The 20th World Economic Forum on Africa concluded in Dar es Salaam with a call to end the continent’s marginalization. In a plenary session on the final day of the World Economic Forum on Africa, regional leaders discussed the challenges facing democracy in post-independance Africa. “However, the benefits of democracy must lead to economic development and help reduce poverty – to improve the quality of life of ordinary people,” said Jacob G. Zuma, President of South Africa.


Global Redesign Summit 2010 (Jun 1)
 The Global Redesign Summit in Doha focused on proposals for improved international cooperation. Since the financial crisis began, the World Economic Forum has provided a platform through its Global Redesign Initiative for business, political and civil society leaders to examine gaps in international cooperation and develop proposals to overcome some of these shortcomings. Session summariesRead the summaries of GRI sessions at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2010.