World Economic Forum - Davos 23rd to 27th January 200323 January 2003
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The World Economic Forum (WEF) is a meeting of big business leaders and politicians to discuss world social and economic policy.
Previous WEFs have led to the creation of the bodies like the World Trade Organisation.
- Key dates
What to watch for - Background information
Everything you need to know
Latest WEF news
Matt Phillips, our Senior Corporates Campaigner is sending daily updates direct from the WEF in Switzerland.
Key dates
These are the events to watch out for:
- 23rd January
World Economic Forum and the Public Eye on Davos counter conference start - 25th January
Many politicians arrive. Major public protest expected. - 27th January
Last day of the Public Eye on Davos - 28th January
Last day of the WEF
Background information
Friends of the Earth believes that big business isn't using the enormous power it wields responsibly. We are campaigning for new laws to make companies accountable for the damage they cause.
The Public Eye on Davos is a coalition of organisations - including Friends of the Earth International - that will be providing an alternative commentary on the WEF.
You can also find out what happened at the WEF last year. Or visit the World Economic Forum. 
Resource
Briefings
Global rights for people, global rules for big business
(PDF†) May 2002
Why Friends of the Earth was calling for rules for binding corporate accountability to be agreed at the Johannesburg Earth Summit.
Press releases
Apologise or face legal action - Friends of the Earth warns WEF
27 Jan
Secret meet at WEF to share Iraqi oil spills?
26 Jan
Does big business care? - Results of WEF challenge 2002
24 Jan
Friends of the Earth Director detained in Davos
24 Jan
Big business meets with politicians on Swiss ski slopes
17 Jan
