CHAPTER 12

Thoughts on the World Economic Forum

Sri Lanka Guardian, January 2015

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The World Economic Forum (WEF) convened in Davos, Switzerland for a 4-day conference with more than 2,500 attendees, including ­government officials, politicians, and even some celebrities. With big names such as Angela Merkel, David Cameron, Jack Ma, and Bill Gates presenting their thoughts, the meeting is significant.

The WEF serves to expose new ideas and innovations and show “this is who we are, and that is what we need.” It highlights the ­current and future issues and puts momentum behind sensitive international negotiations such as the Transatlantic Trade and ...

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