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Discussions at WEF 2023 kick off under the theme of “Cooperation in a Fragmented World"

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Reporting from the annual WEF meeting in Davos, BizNews founder Alec Hogg provides a wrap of the day as he prepares to attend the first round of discussions. Under the theme of “Cooperation in a Fragmented World,” this year’s event will focus on solution-driven discussions on topics deemed to present the most pressing issues facing the world today. Of these, the cost of living crisis is at the top of the agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Jan 2023 4PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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