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    The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.

    Featured

    Do patents help or hinder innovation?

    Alberto Galasso and Mark Schankerman discusses whether patents actually help innovation.

    From austerity to a balanced growth agenda

    Michael Spence on how today, the agenda appears to be shifting away from austerity to a balanced restoration of growth.

    Breaking Africa's infrastructure bottleneck

    Mthuli Ncube discusses the infrastructure and regulatory environment in Africa.

    Videos

    World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa 2013

    Advancing Conditions for Growth and Resilience

    Insight: Infrastructure Development through Mining

    Godber Tumushabe, Executive Director, Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment, Uganda discusses session Infrastructure Development through Mining.

    Insight: Capital for the Common Good

    Halima Daoura, Economist, Millennium Challenge Account Niger, Niger discusses session Capital for the Common Good.

    Latest reports

    Connected World Transforming Travel, Transportation and Supply Chains

    The World Economic Forum and The Boston Consulting Group have developed... more

    World Economic Forum on Africa: Delivering on Africa’s Promise

    As Africa continues its transformation into a hub of global economic growth,... more

    Events

    08 - 10 May 13
    Cape Town, South Africa