Davos 2024: With ‘back to basics’ approach, 54th WEF meet begins tomorrow; What's on agenda?

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Davos 2024: The 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) is all set to begin from tomorrow, January 15 and will continue till January 19, 2024 at the local Swiss Alpine School in the center of Davos. The annual meeting will welcome over 100 governments, major international organizations, 1,000 forum’s partners, as well as civil society leaders, experts, youth representatives, social entrepreneurs, and news outlets.

Davos 2024 is said to focus on the ‘back to basics’ approach, fostering open and constructive dialogue among government, business, and civil society leaders. The objective of the forum is to navigate the complexities of the current state of environment, offering insight through the latest advancements in society, tech, science, and industry.

The four key focus areas at Davos 2024 are as follows: 1.Achieving security and cooperation amid rising geopolitical tensions Find an approach to effectively address security crises, such as the ongoing situation in the Middle East, while simultaneously addressing the underlying forces of fragmentation. Laying out strategies that can be employed to identify crucial areas for cooperation, ensuring a mutually beneficial outcome for all stakeholders.

2.Creating growth and jobs for a new era Discuss how government, business, and civil society can collaborate on a new economic framework to prevent a decade of low growth and prioritise the well-being of individuals. Also, finding a way to minimise trade-offs and maximise synergies, when traditional measures seem inadequate.