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Europe and Central Asia 2011 - From Lisbon to Vladivostok
by WorldEconomicForum 2,482 views
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08.06.2011
Eurasia, a region spanning from Lisbon to Vladivostok. This video was first aired in the Opening Plenary of the World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia, held in Vienna, Austria, 8-9 June 2011. -
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Europe and Central Asia 2011 - Expanding the Frontiers of Innovation
by WorldEconomicForum 1,998 views
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08.06.2011
Opening of the World Economic forum on Europe and Central Asia 2011
Welcome by
Werner Faymann, Federal Chancellor of Austria
Heinz Fischer, President of Austria
Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum
Expanding the Frontiers of Innovation
In an era of rapid economic, political and social change, how can innovation across geographies, sectors and generations help the region regain its competitive edge in today's new global reality?
The following dimensions will be addressed:
- Regional diversity and the role of innovation
- Policies, strategies and resources driving competitiveness
- Disruptive innovation and regional game-changers
Mykola Azarov, Prime Minister of Ukraine
Herman Gref, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Sberbank, Russian Federation; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia
Sir Michael Rake, Chairman, BT Group, United Kingdom; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia
Michael Spindelegger, Vice-Chancellor and Federal Minister of European and International Affairs of Austria
Andrew Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Proteus Biomedical, USA; Technology Pioneer
Chaired by
Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum
Social Entrepreneurs Award -- Europe 2011
Social Entrepreneurs implement innovative solutions to social and ecological problems with financially sustainable models. The Schwab Foundation announces the 2011 European Social Entrepreneurs of the Year, representing different sectors and countries across the continent.
Presented by
Hilde Schwab, Chairperson and Co-Founder, Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, Switzerland -
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Europe and Central Asia 2011 - The Arab Spring: Impact and Implications
by WorldEconomicForum 4,740 views
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08.06.2011
The Arab Spring: Impact and Implications
How will the popular uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa reshape political agendas and business strategies, both within and beyond the region?
The following dimensions will be addressed:
- Institutional reform
- Impact on politics of the region
- Potential ripple effect beyond the Arab world
- Security and migration flows
Khalid Abdulla-Janahi, Honorary Chairman, Vision 3, United Arab Emirates; Regional Agenda Council on the Middle East & North Africa
Mustapha Kamel Nabli, Governor of the Central Bank of Tunisia
Ahmet M. Oren, Chief Executive Officer, Ihlas Holding, Turkey
Tarik M. Yousef, Dean, Dubai School of Government, United Arab Emirates; Regional Agenda Council on the Middle East & North Africa
Valdis Zatlers, President of Latvia
Chaired by
Raghida Dergham, Senior Diplomatic Correspondent and Columnist, Al Hayat, USA; Global Agenda Council on Conflict Prevention -
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Europe and Central Asia 2011 - Central Asia at a Turning Point
by WorldEconomicForum 2,924 views
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08.06.2011
Central Asia at a Turning Point
While the recovery in Central Asia gains gradual momentum, internal challenges and external risks are still threatening growth. What are Central Asia's strategies in today's new reality?
The following dimensions will be addressed:
- Rule of law and transparency
- Soft and hard infrastructure
- Human capital
- Natural and mineral resource scarcity
Victor L. L. Chu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, First Eastern Investment Group, Hong Kong SAR; Member of the Foundation Board of the World Economic Forum
Tuvakmammed Japarov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan
Pierre Morel, EU Special Representative for Central Asia and for the Crisis in Georgia, European Council of the European Union, Brussels
Yerbol Orynbayev, Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan
Roza Otunbayeva, President of Kyrgyzstan
Moderated by
Alexei Pushkov, Author, Anchor and Executive Producer, Postscript TV Show, TV-Center (TVC), Russian Federation -
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Europe and Central Asia 2011 - Stress Test For Europe (AP Debate)
by WorldEconomicForum 2,365 views
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08.06.2011
Stress Tests for Europe
In the wake of fears of further bailouts in the Eurozone, disagreements over foreign policy and schisms between Eurozone and non-Eurozone members, how can Europe overcome the stresses and strains that are defining today's new European reality?
The following dimensions will be addressed:
- Fiscal stresses
- Core versus periphery
- Foreign policy
- Rise of nationalism
Developed in partnership with the Associated Press
Victor Halberstadt, Professor of Public Economics, Leiden University, Netherlands; Global Agenda Council on Fiscal Crises
Mark Leonard, Director, European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), United Kingdom; Young Global Leader; Regional Agenda Council on Europe & Central Asia
Igor Lukšic, Prime Minister of Montenegro
Davide Serra, Founding and Managing Partner, Algebris Investments (UK), United Kingdom; Young Global Leader
Aleh Tsyvinski, Professor of Economics, Yale University, USA; Young Global Leader
Moderated by
Ian Phillips, News Director for Eastern and Central Europe, The Associated Press (AP), Czech Republic -
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Europe and Central Asia 2011 - Spotlight on Russia
by WorldEconomicForum 2,719 views
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08.06.2011
Spotlight on Russia
As Russia embarks on a new phase of political and economic change, what new partnership opportunities will emerge?
The following dimensions will be addressed:
- Presidential elections in 2012
- The road to a knowledge economy
- Investment climate
- Institutional trust and support
Anatoly Ballo, Deputy Chairman and Member of the Board, State Corporation Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs (Vnesheconombank), Russian Federation
Vadim Belyaev, Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board, OTKRITIE Financial Corporation, Russian Federation
Kairat Kelimbetov, Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Kazakhstan; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia
Tigran Sargsyan, Prime Minister of Armenia
Wolfgang Schüssel, Chancellor of Austria (2000-2006)
Moderated by
Charles Grant, Director, Centre for European Reform, United Kingdom; Regional Agenda Council on Europe & Central Asia -
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Europe and Central Asia 2011 - Regional Game-Changers: Breaking the Mould
by WorldEconomicForum 1,789 views
http://www.weforum.org 09.06.2011
Regional Game-Changers: Breaking the Mould
Who are the region's disruptors and entrepreneurs? What can be done to harness their creativity and enable growth?
The following dimensions will be addressed:
- Fostering an innovative culture
- New media, IT, health technologies
- Enabling policies and research
Doreen Lorenzo, President, frog design, USA
Mazlan Othman, Director, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), Vienna; Global Agenda Council on Space Security
Reed Paget, Director, Belu Water, United Kingdom; Social Entrepreneur
Josef Penninger, Scientific Director, Institute of Molecular Biotechnology, Austrian Academy of Sciences, Austria
Jim Hagemann Snabe, Co-Chief Executive Officer, SAP, Germany; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia
Moderated by
Adam Bly, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Seed Media Group, USA; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on Design Innovation -
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Europe and Central Asia 2011 - Unlocking Europe and Central Asia's Potential
by WorldEconomicForum 3,100 views
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09.06.2011
What risks and trends are shaping the competitive landscape of Europe and Central Asia, and what policies and strategies are required to drive innovation and future growth?
The following dimensions will be addressed:
- Driving regional innovation and competitiveness
- Managing the resource equation
- Building risk resilience
Eva Dichand, Publisher, Heute, Austria; Young Global Leader
Bozidar Djelic, Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration of Serbia
Connie Hedegaard, Commissioner, Climate Action, European Commission, Brussels
Kairat Kelimbetov, Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Kazakhstan
Jim Hagemann Snabe, Co-Chief Executive Officer, SAP, Germany
Closing Remarks by
Stephen Kinnock, Director, Head of Europe and Central Asia, World Economic Forum
Chaired by
Robin Niblett, Director, Chatham House, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Europe -
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Europe and Central Asia 2011 - Carina Larsfälten
by WorldEconomicForum 437 views
http://www.weforum.org, 07.06.2011
Carina Larsfälten, Director, Head of International Organizations & IGWEL, introducing the Future of Government Report, to be launched June 7, 2011 on the sidellines of the World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia 2011 in Vienna. -
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Europe and Central Asia 2011 - Margareta Drzeniek
by WorldEconomicForum 234 views
http://www.weforum.org 06.06.2011
Margareta Drzeniek, Senior Economist with the World Economic Forum, comments on the launch of the Russia Competitiveness Report on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia, held in Vienna, Austria, 8-9 June. -
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Europe and Central Asia 2011 - Michael Spindelegger, Austrian Vice-Chancellor
by WorldEconomicForum 558 views
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06.06.2011
Michael Spindelegger, Vice-Chancellor and Federal Minister of European and International Affairs, says Austria is a hub between East and West on the occasion of the World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia 2011, held in Vienna, Austria, 8-9 June. -
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Europe 2011 - Sir Mike Rake (BT Group)
by WorldEconomicForum 549 views
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26.05.2011
Sir Mike Rake, Chairman BT Group and Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia 2011 in Vienna, commenting on R&D strategy and prospects for mature and emerging economies in the region. -
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Europe and Central Asia 2011 - Stephen Kinnock, World Economic Forum
by WorldEconomicForum 1,610 views
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12.05.2011 Stephen Kinnock, Director and Head of Europe and Central Asia at the World Economic Forum introduces the meeting that will be held in Vienna's Hofburg palace, June 8-9 2011. -
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Europe and Central Asia 2011 - Mel Young (homelessworldcup.org)
by WorldEconomicForum 235 views
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08.06.2011
The President of Homeless World Cup, Mel Young, says he is looking forward to joining the World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia, in Vienna, Austria, held 8-9 June, 2011. He wants to discuss innovation, the meeting's theme, that can also contribute to ending homelessness. -
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Europe and Central Asia 2011 - Jennifer Corriero (Taking It Global)
by WorldEconomicForum 276 views
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03.06.2011
Social Entrepreneur Jennifer Corriero, TakingITGlobal, explains why she is looking forward to join the World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia 2011, held in Vienna, Austria, 8-9 June 2011. -
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Europe and Central Asia 2011 - Moritz Lehmkuhl, ClimatePartner
by WorldEconomicForum 202 views
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06.06.2011
Moritz Lehmkuhl of ClimatePartner wants to discuss energy challenges with others at the World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia, held in Vienna, Austria, 8-9 June.
