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World Becoming “Ungovernable”, Says Peres

Global corporations are replacing the role of governments Corporations are answering the younger generations’ call for individuality The theme of the 43rd World Economic Forum Annual Meeting is Resilient Dynamism. For more information, visit http://wef.ch/Davos Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 24 January 2013 – Speaking this afternoon at the 43rd World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Shimon Peres, President of Israel, said the …

Leaders Upbeat About Europe’s Prospects in the Wake of Tough Reform Agendas

It’s time to turn lessons learned from the Eurozone crisis into opportunities Tough reforms are working, but the single market must be completed immediately It is possible to achieve growth, prosperity and competitiveness while maintaining Europe’s core values The theme of the 43rd World Economic Forum Annual Meeting is Resilient Dynamism. For more information, visit http://wef.ch/Davos Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, …

A New Global Economy for a New Generation By Christine Lagarde Managing Director, International Monetary Fund Davos, Switzerland, January 23, 2013

As prepared for delivery Introduction: Priorities for 2013 Good evening. Let me begin by thanking my dear friend Klaus Schwab for the singular honor of addressing all of you. I know we are all still deeply concerned with the state of the global economy. Where do we stand? Well, thanks to policy actions taken over …

Critical Challenges Await Russia’s Economy, New World Economic Forum Report Finds

Scenarios for the Russian Federation highlights key uncertainties and possible trajectories for Russia’s economy through 2030 Changing global energy landscape, domestic institutional environment and social cohesion are identified as the major challenges facing Russia’s policy-makers regarding the future of its economy Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 22 January 2013 – The World Economic Forum publishes today Scenarios for …