/ wɜːld;ˌiː.kəˈnɒ.mɪk;ˈfɔː.rəm / organisation /

RE: BUSINESS, DIPLOMACY, ECONOMICS, POLICY

The World Economic Forum (WEF) is an international organisation that brings together world leaders, business figures, researchers, and activists to discuss global issues. It’s best known for its yearly meeting in Davos, Switzerland, where people from different sectors gather to talk about big challenges like climate change, the global economy, new technology, and inequality.

Founded in 1971, the WEF aims to create a space for countries, companies, and communities to work together and share ideas. It doesn’t make laws or decisions, but it helps set the tone for global conversations and often influences what governments and industries focus on next.

While some critics say it mainly benefits the wealthy or powerful, others see it as a useful space to bring different voices to the table and spark new ways of solving complex problems.

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