World Economic Forum
Annual Meeting 2001

25-30 January, 2001

Attendance of Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori at the Annual Meeting 2001 of the World Economic Forum in Davos (Summary and Evaluation) (January 28, 2001)

"Shaping Japan, Shaping a Global Future" -A Special Message from Yoshiro Mori-

Schedule

Date Schedule
25 January (Thur) Opening Session
26 (Fri) Session on Recent political, Economic Situation
27 (Sat) Session on Recent political, Economic Situation
28 (Sun) Sports Day
29 (Mon) Session for Business Leaders

Theme

Overall Theme
Sustaining Growth and Bridging the Divides: A Framework for Our Global Future
Main Sessions
(1) Staying ahead of the digital and biotech revolutions
  • Meeting the imperatives for convergence
  • Beyond the first wave: next moves for the Internet
  • B2B exchanges: who really wins?
(2) Advancing the global agenda
  • Meeting great expectations - ten suggestions for the new American President
  • Addressing the backlash against globalization
  • Creating common ground to expand the multilateral trade system
(3) The corporation of the 21st century and its CEO
  • The shape of the 21st century corporation
  • The corporation and the public: open for inspection
  • Strategic partnerships: global networks in the digital age
(4) Mapping out regional trends
  • Europe of my dreams - the views of European business
  • The impact of globalization on Asia
  • Russia's path to recovery: steady as she goes?
(5) The world economic outlook
  • The global economic outlook
  • Twin peaks: energy prices and economic growth
  • East Asia's recovery: is the roaring dragon back
(6) Ethics and values that shape society
  • Leadership challenges for the 21st century
  • Are we in control of our technology
  • The role of religion in today's society
(7) The potential within us
  • What is consciousness?
  • Improving your cognitive powers
  • Define your leader

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