This is how Switzerland’s direct democracy works
Jul 31, 2017 · More than its snow-capped mountains and nifty, collapsible army knives, Switzerland is perhaps best known for its system of democracy. Known as "direct" democracy, it’s a legal …
Over 50 heads of state attended Davos 2024. Here's what they had to …
Jan 17, 2024 · Over 50 heads of states and government and nearly 300 other top political leaders from across the globe attended the Annual Meeting 2024 in Davos. Here's what they said.
What is Switzerland’s magic formula for gender equality?
Jun 12, 2015 · 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 …
Over 60 heads of state gathered at Davos 2026. Here’s what they had …
Jan 20, 2026 · This week, hundreds of top political leaders from around the world, including close to 65 heads of state and government, gathered in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum's …
Meetings | World Economic Forum
Oct 16, 2025 · The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the international organization for public-private cooperation.
Davos 2026: Special address by Mark Carney, PM of Canada
Jan 20, 2026 · Watch Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, deliver a special address at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos on Canada’s global vision, economic partnerships …
Davos 2022: Who's coming and everything else you need to know
May 18, 2022 · Leaders from around the globe to meet in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2022. The meeting is centered around the theme History at a Turning Point: …
5 reasons why Switzerland is climbing the Global Gender Gap rankings
Mar 31, 2021 · Despite granting women the vote only 50 years ago, Switzerland features in the top 10 rankings of the Global Gender Gap for the first time this year.
What is Davos and what really happens at the World Economic Forum's ...
Dec 2, 2024 · Davos in Switzerland is the highest town in Europe. Yet ever since the World Economic Forum brought its Annual Meeting to the alpine venue, the name resonates with the flagship event. …
How Switzerland is serving as a global model for innovation
Jan 18, 2023 · Switzerland has cleverly overcome its challenges to become a global leader in innovation. What lessons can other countries learn from its success?