The world needs to examine the basic operating systems that drive its economies, markets and societies and aim for a “fundamental reboot” to establish a fresh platform based on renewed confidence and trust, and on sustainability, responsibility and ethical principles. That was the over-arching message that 700 of the world’s top thought leaders from business, government, academia and civil society delivered at the end of the inaugural Summit on the Global Agenda, convened by the World Economic Forum in partnership with the Government of Dubai. Watch the Closing Plenary webcast
The World Economic Forum has opened the inaugural Summit on the Global Agenda in Dubai. Organized by the Forum’s Network of Global Agenda Councils, the Summit provides a platform to share ideas and collaboratively address some of the key issues on the global agenda – with the aim of laying out solutions to some of the most pressing issues.
The World Economic Forum has conducted the biggest brainstorming on the global agenda which has ever taken place, assembling in Dubai the 700 most knowledgeable people related to 68 global challenges. The Discussion Highlights capture the most important insights from Council discussions at the Summit on the Global Agenda.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Ruler of Dubai, told participants at the World Economic Forum’s Summit on the Global Agenda that the economic crisis highlights a need for global governmental involvement to protect the interests of the economy and the public.
“Dubai is the perfect place for such a historic meeting, which comes at a time when the world is facing challenges that have no parallel. The topics under deliberation at this summit have a far-reaching impact on the way governments function, businesses are conducted and people meet everyday challenges."
The GEI's Global Education Alliance (GEA) now active in Rwanda The Forum's Global Education Initiative held a workshop in Kigali, Rwanda. The energies of the GEA will now concentrate on supporting Rwandans to achieve economic growth and move into a knowledge-based society. Learn more
The Forum's Global Education Initiative held a workshop in Kigali, Rwanda. The energies of the GEA will now concentrate on supporting Rwandans to achieve economic growth and move into a knowledge-based society.
