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Forum launches report to help boost Myanmar’s energy reforms

74% of Myanmar’s population lack access to electricity. Energy has been identified as a pressing challenge for the country’s economic growth Report says Myanmar could emerge as the next South-East Asian frontier and paves the way for further reforms to underpin the country’s development First ever comprehensive report on Myanmar’s energy sector launched at World Economic …

King of Jordan Calls for Regional Cooperation at Opening of World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa

Political and humanitarian solution needed for Syria, says King of Jordan Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas calls for investment and joint ventures in tourism, energy and industry World Economic Forum Chairman Klaus Schwab announces high-level meeting with US Secretary of State John Kerry, Israel’s President Shimon Peres and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Dead Sea, Jordan, 25 …

World Economic Forum Launches Two Reports on Boosting Strategic Infrastructure

The World Economic Forum is working with the African Union Commission, the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) Planning and Coordinating Agency, the African Development Bank and a business working group of 35 leading infrastructure companies on regional infrastructure development in Africa. Launched today, Strategic Infrastructure in Africa: A business approach to project acceleration focuses on regional …

African Governance: Pressing for Transparency, Reaching for Change – WEF

As international transparency initiatives shine spotlights on corruption, African civil society must demand accountability of national leaders Economic diversification helps lessen corruption by enrichment in ways other than political power Cape Town, South Africa, 9 May 2013 – In a lively discussion at the World Economic Forum on Africa about the role of business and civil …

Regional Integration Key to Africa’s Future Competitiveness : WEF

Africa must increase competitiveness or jeopardize future growth, warns the Africa Competitiveness Report 2013, which assesses prospects for sustainable growth of 38 African countries. Jointly produced by the African Development Bank, the World Bank and the World Economic Forum, the report identifies closer regional integration as an important driver for enhancing competitiveness. Cape Town, South Africa, …

Leaders Gather in Cape Town to Discuss Ways of Delivering on Africa’s Promise: World Economic Forum

More than 1,000 leaders from business, politics, academia and civil society will be in Cape Town, 8-10 May, for the 23rd World Economic Forum on Africa The meeting’s programme will focus on economic diversification, infrastructure and talent Johannesburg, South Africa, 3 May 2013 – Delivering on Africa’s Promise will be the theme of the World Economic Forum on …

Global Information Technology Report highlights lack of progress in bridging the new digital divide : World Economic Forum

Global Information Technology Report 2013 finds most developing economies are still failing to create the conditions necessary to close the ICT-related competitiveness gap with advanced economies Finland, Singapore, Sweden lead the Networked Readiness Index. The US, ranked 9th, benefits from strong ICT infrastructure and innovation but is hindered by its political and regulatory environment. BRICS economies …