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WEF is Swiss non profit foundation, based in Geneva.
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Founded in 1971.
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It works to improve the state of the world through public-private cooperation.
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It serves as independent not-for-profit organization that works closely with other international organizations.
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WEF is best known for its annual winter meeting for five days in Davos, a mountain resort in Graubünden, in eastern Alps region of Switzerland.
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The meeting brings together some international political leaders, 2,500 top business leaders, selected intellectuals, and journalists to discuss the most pressing issues facing the world.
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The organization acts as a think tank publishing wide range of reports. Some of the most significant reports published by the forum includes
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Global Competitiveness Report
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Global Gender Gap Report
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Global Risks Report
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Global Travel and Tourism Report
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These reports are published annually.
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More than 1000 companies contribute to the funds of the forum.
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