Founded in 1971 as a non-profit foundation, the World Economic Forum was shaped by a transformative vision: businesses should exist not only to create economic value, but also to serve society and the planet.
Since then, the Forum has become a globally respected platform for cooperation, bringing together leaders from business, government, international organizations, civil society, and academia to help shape progress on the defining issues of our time.
By fostering dialogue that helped ease tensions between Greece and Turkey in 1988, supporting South Africa’s peaceful transition through meetings between Nelson Mandela and F. W. de Klerk, and facilitating collaboration between governments and industries in the transition to a green economy, the Forum has acted as a catalyst for diplomacy, collaboration, and trust.
It has also played an important role in global health and development, notably by supporting the creation of the GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, which has helped vaccinate more than one billion children, and by advancing the Global Health Initiative, which has mobilized more than 170 companies and improved the health of millions of workers and communities.
Through flagship initiatives such as the Reskilling Revolution, which aims to prepare one billion people for the future of work, and the EDISON Alliance, which seeks to expand digital inclusion to one billion people, the Forum continues to help turn ideas into action.
Today, the Forum’s communities and partnerships work year-round, combining foresight, research, and collaboration to address challenges ranging from economic stability and digital trust to climate resilience.
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