Knowra World Economic Forum World Economic Forum The World Economic Forum is an international organization that convenes leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society to address global economic and social issues. It is best known for its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
Davos Annual Meeting : The World Economic Forum’s annual gathering of leaders in Davos, Switzerland. This high-profile meeting is the Forum’s best-known platform for discussion and networking.
Klaus Schwab : A German-Swiss economist who founded the World Economic Forum and led it for decades. His vision and leadership shaped the organization’s structure and public identity.
Børge Brende : A Norwegian politician and diplomat who became president and chief executive of the World Economic Forum. He leads the organization’s operations and represents it in international affairs.
Agenda-setting : The process by which institutions and influential actors shape which issues receive public and political attention. The Forum can elevate topics by convening leaders and publishing recurring reports.
United Nations : An international organization founded in 1945 to promote peace, security, cooperation, and human rights. Unlike the Forum, it is an intergovernmental body grounded in a formal charter.
Global Shapers Community : A network of young people who organize local projects and connect through the World Economic Forum. It extends the Forum’s convening model to younger civic and community leaders.
European Management Forum : The organization founded by Klaus Schwab in 1971 as a meeting place for European business leaders. This was the World Economic Forum’s original name and narrower purpose.
International business : Commercial activity conducted across national borders by firms, investors, and other organizations. Corporate executives form a central constituency in the Forum’s meetings and initiatives.
Global governance : The coordination of international affairs through institutions, agreements, networks, and shared norms. Forum initiatives operate alongside formal institutions without replacing their legal authority.
International Monetary Fund : An international financial institution that works to support monetary cooperation and financial stability. The IMF has formal lending and surveillance functions that the Forum does not possess.
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