| Executive Summary |
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The confluence of mood and world events, made discussions at this year's Annual Meeting even more focused than usual. With over 240 sessions covering eight sub-themes and involving leaders from business, government, international organizations and many other communities, participants sought to apply fresh thinking to pressing global challenges.  |
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The big debate session (webcast) in progress. Davos, Switzerland. |
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| Challenges |
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Emergence of China and India
The story has moved beyond GDP growth rates... the emergence of China and India gives the world an opportunity to... |
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The Changing Economic Landscape
Two things move the world, and two things move economies: hope and fear. In the short run in financial markets I fear that.. |
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New Mindsets and Changing Attitudes
I have been seeking to change... the mindset that international relations are nothing more than relations between states.. |
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Creating Future Jobs
Cities like Shanghai are saying, ‘We need 20,000 experts right now and if you can find them abroad, we’ll give them work.. |
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Regional Identities and Struggles
The challenge that has dominated the headlines is... a minority group of extremist Muslims.. |
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| Responding to Global Challenges |
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| Responding to the five challenges that were the focus of the Annual Meeting 2006 will require global policy-makers and stakeholders to develop solutions in three broad, interrelated areas: |
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| The Creative Imperative - Responses |
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| This year at the Annual Meeting 2006, participants prioritized 11 questions during the Big Debate. They continued to gather knowledge, opinions and data during 240 sessions, including the CEO series. |
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