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The Network of Global Agenda Councils - List of Councils
The Global Agenda Councils of the World Economic Forum are selective, invitation-only groups focusing on key topics in the global arena. Each Global Agenda Council, comprised of 15-20 members, serves as an advisory board to the Forum and other interested parties, such as Governments and International Organizations. Membership to the Network of the Global Agenda is specific to each Council, and members are affiliated a maximum of two Councils, depending on their specific expertise. Membership is limited to one year, and is renewable. Each Council is headed by a chairperson as well as a Vice-Chair. For the year 2008-2009, the Network consisted of a total of 1192 members from 63 countries. Please click on the specific Council below to view the list of members.
Portfolio of Councils by Cluster
Creating a Values Framework
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Considers the shared values needed for constructive coexistence in an interdependent world characterized by cultural diversity:
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| Values** |
| Healthy Next Generation |
| Education Systems |
| Role of Business** |
| Faith |
| Future of Journalism |
| Welfare of Children |
| Gender Gap |
Mitigating Global Risks & Addressing Systemic Failures
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Includes all eventualities and risks that may have adverse consequences on a global level:
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| Pandemics |
| Catastrophic Risks |
| Emerging Technologies |
| Illicit Trade |
| Energy Security |
| Food Security |
| Water Security |
| Chronic Diseases & Conditions |
| Nutrition** |
Strengthening Economic and Social Welfare
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Encompasses all aspects of economic growth and development:
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| International Monetary System |
| Systemic Financial Risk |
| Poverty & Development Finance** |
| Trade |
| Global Investment Flows |
| Migration |
| Future of Long-term Investing** |
| Employment & Social Protection** |
| Corruption |
| Philanthropy and Social Investing |
Business/Industry related Councils:
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| Future of Sustainable Construction |
| Innovation |
| Future of Mining and Metals |
| Future of Entertainment |
| Marketing and Branding |
| Role of Sports in Society |
| Skills Gap |
| Talent & Diversity |
| Future of Real Estate |
| Urban Management |
| Future of Mobile Communications |
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Enhancing Security
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Speaks to the need for global, national and human security:
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| Negotiation and Conflict Resolution |
| Fragile States |
| Human Rights & Protection** |
| Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction |
| Future of the Internet |
| Humanitarian Assistance |
| International Security Cooperation** |
Ensuring Sustainability
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Addresses human behaviour in the global ecosystem:
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| Ecosystems and Biodiversity Loss |
| Ocean Governance** |
| Climate Change |
| Future of Transportation |
| Sustainable Energy |
| Ageing Society |
| Population Growth** |
| Global Healthcare Systems & Cooperation |
| Sustainable Consumption** |
Building Effective Institutions
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Reflects on the necessary institutional context for effective global governance:
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| Global Institutional Governance |
| International Legal System |
| Intellectual Property System** |
| Future of Government |
| Benchmarking Progress in Society |
| Decision-making & Incentive Systems** |
| Design |
Regional Councils:
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| Future of Africa |
| Future of Australia |
| Future of China |
| Future of India** |
| Future of Japan |
| Future of Korea |
| Future of Latin America |
| Future of Pakistan** |
| Future of Russia |
| Future of the European Union** |
| Future of the Middle East |
Advisory Councils:
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| Strategic Foresight |
| Economic Growth and Development |
| Social Entrepreneurship |
| Emerging Multinationals |
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