17-20 January
The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting brings together world leaders from business, government, international organisations, academia and civil society in Davos to discuss the global economy.
WEF is an independent, international organisation whose aim is to contribute to more positive outcomes in the world by engaging business, political leaders, academia and other leaders of society to inform and shape the global, regional and industry agendas. The 2017 meeting will provide an important platform for global leaders to renew commitment to a sustainable path of growth and development.
Organised under the theme “Responsive and Responsible Leadership”, this year’s World Economic Forum is taking place against the background of a challenging global environment is expected to attract over 2700 world leaders in the public and private sectors to discuss the global economy.
The programme for the 2017 World Economic Forum annual event has been organised around five areas which have been identified as in need of urgent responsive and responsible leadership namely: Preparing for the fourth industrial revolution; Strengthening systems for global collaboration; Revitalising the global economy; Reforming market capitalism and addressing identity through positive narratives.
The South African theme for the meeting is “South Africa is open for Business”.
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Speeches and Statements
- Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa concludes working visit to World Economic Forum in Davos, 20 Jan
- Minister Jeff Radebe: World Economic Forum workshop, 18 Jan
- Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa participates in various World Economic Forum events, 18 Jan
- Minister Jeff Radebe joins WEF Stewardship Board, 17 Jan
- Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa briefs Team South Africa to inspire confidence, 17 Jan, 17 Jan
- Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Davos for World Economic Forum 2017, 16 Jan
- Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa departs for Davos ahead of 2017 World Economic Forum, 16 Jan
- Deputy President Ramaphosa leads South African Delegation to World Economic Forum in Switzerland, 17 to 20 Jan, 13 Jan
