All business leaders here are frustrated by the fact that (this) ... is the only region left at the end of the century where economics are kept hostage by politics. |
As the world's financial capital and the site of the recent terrorist attacks, there could be no better place than New York City to confront these issues, |
By highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of an economy, policy-makers and business leaders are provided with a tool to assist them in the formulation of improved economic policies and institutional reforms, |
European CEOs have to act much more as business politicians ... in the vacuum left over by a world where we have less and less boundaries, less and less power of national governments. |
High oil prices and the emergence of a number of new players on the world stage - not just China and India but also Russia and even Iran - have made it possible to play the major powers off against each other. |
I think a number of initiatives have been newly taken or enhanced during this meeting that will have a tangible impact. |
I would have handled the situation differently because it involves deep emotions and religious creeds. |
In these extraordinary times, greater international cooperation is needed to reverse the global economic downturn, eradicate poverty, promote security and enhance cultural understanding, |
It is a unique cast. |
Switzerland is one of the best places in the world in terms of quality of infrastructure and services. |
The immediate temptation would have been to cancel our Forum in Egypt next month, but for the sake of a more peaceful future for humankind we have to show our solidarity by holding this meeting. |
The key issue is the shift of the centre of gravity from the West to the East, the rise of China and India. |
The World Economic Forum tries to keep away from issues that are too politicized. |
This article is totally in contradiction to my own, and the Forum's, mission and values. |
We give a special place to the GCC and we want to ensure a strong participation at the annual international meeting to help overcome all misunderstandings. |