About WEF

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• [14:59 September 03 2009]
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The World Economic Forum is an independent, international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging leaders in partnerships to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a foundation in 1971 and based in Geneva, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum is impartial and notfor-profit; it is tied to no political, partisan or national interests (http://www.weforum.org).

Business Members and Partners are at the heart of the World Economic Forum. Members include 1,000 of the world's foremost companies, encompassing regional market leaders and organizations shaping the future of their industries. Partners are a small group of companies selected from among the most engaged Forum Members who commit to a higher level of ongoing involvement in the Forum and its activities.