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World Economic Forum Scrambles to Find a New Leader • May 16, 2025, 10:09 AM ET (Bloomberg)
World Economic Forum chases Christine Lagarde as its next leader, Bloomberg reports • May 15, 2025, 12:05 PM ET (Reuters)
World Economic Forum Investigating Allegations Against Its Founder • May 14, 2025, 12:37 PM ET (New York Times)
Yunus flies to Switzerland to attend WEF • May 2, 2025, 6:57 AM ET (Daily Star)
CA wraps up 4-day Davos trip after joining 47 events • Apr. 29, 2025, 2:59 AM ET (Daily Star)

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Also Known As European Management Forum
Date 1971 - present
Areas Of Involvement economic development • globalization

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