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DAILY NEWS FROM DAVOS 

Rebuilding the Global Economy on a Principled Foundation
WEF 2010 participants find that the global recovery is fragile, and now is the moment to rethink values as the world rebuilds prosperity.

Global Industry Outlook: Finance, Services and Media
No industry is immune to the global, cyclical and structural changes reshaping the world economy.

Democrats and Republicans Meeting in Davos Agree Financial Regulation is Imperative
U.S. congressmen and senators at WEF confirm that despite bipartisan differences, there is agreement that financial regulation is imperative.

BLOGGING FROM DAVOS 

Davos Clash a Sign of Tougher Reform
The odds of tougher regulatory reform have increased, but look for a more a la carte approach.

Davos Man Looks East
The shift in economic power and confidence from the West to the East has been a running theme throughout the meeting’s first three days.

Citi's Rhodes Warrior
Now in his 53rd year at Citigroup, Senior Vice Chairman Bill Rhodes has been a steady and reassuring presence at the bank.

Why Greece Loves the Euro
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou dispels rumors about abandoning the euro.

WEF EXECUTIVE INTERVIEWS 

Davos Diary of Anthony Scaramucci, Alternative Investment Manager, SkyBridge Capital
In his Davos Diary entry, WEF participant Anthony Scaramucci extols the lessons of "The Economics of Happiness."

Stephen Green, Chairman, HSBC, United Kingdom
In his video interview, HSBC chairman Stephen Green discusses the crucial issues financial markets should address to improve the state of the world in 2010.

Azim H. Premji, Chairman, Wipro
In this video interview, Wipro chairman Azim Premji's discusses the best ways to approach global economic challenges and tackle climate change.

Ronald A. Williams, CEO, Aetna, USA
Video interview spotlights Aetna CEO Ron Williams as he discusses the global implications of providing healthcare.

Alcatel-Lucent CEO Ben Verwaayen on improving the state of the world in 2010.
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Klaus Schwab
Slideshow of historic handshakes at the meetings of the World Economic Forum.
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World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2010.
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Using Better Governance To Help Sustain Economic Recovery
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Will Dubai's Debt Crisis Unite the UAE?
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Globalization of Alternative Investments
The Global Economic Impact of Private Equity Report 2010

The Future of the Global Financial System 
A near-term outlook and long-term scenarios in a shifting macroeconomic landscape. 

Global Education Initiative Annual Report 2009
Bringing About Positive and Sustainable Changes in Education at the Global Level


WEF Events Calendar

World Economic Forum on Latin America
6 - 8 April, 2010 | Cartagena, Colombia

World Economic Forum on Africa
5 - 7 May, 2010 | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

World Economic Forum on Europe 2010
10 - 11 May, 2010 | Brussels, Belgium

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"We should be on our guard against protectionism. But at the same time, we should be mindful of the side-effects of globalization that feed the antipathy toward greater global integration."

Lee Myung-Bak
President of the Republic of Korea


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