For over 18 years, BizNews editor Alec Hogg has provided firsthand insights from the World Economic Forum, bringing our readers into the heart of global economic discussions. This category compiles all of Alec’s reports, analyses, and commentary on the annual meetings held in Davos. Experience the pulse of global economic trends, innovative ideas, and policy debates that shape the world. Through Alec’s eyes, explore the crucial conversations and interactions among world leaders, economists, and industry giants that drive international agendas. Join us at BizNews for a unique perspective on the WEF that connects the dots between global economic narratives and their real-world implications.
 One of the privileges of attending Davos is the opportunity to engage with the best informed human beings on the planet. When it comes to employment, recruitment and the world of work, they don’t come with greater knowledge – or power – than CEO of R70bn Manpower Group Jeffrey Joerres. As you’ll see in this … Read more
Even as the global economy begins to heat up, worries around employment remain. Employers seem reluctant to hire despite the improvement in economic conditions, and contemporary businesses seem to require fewer and fewer workers to produce billion dollar results. It’s a difficult time to be in search of a job, and as this interview shows, … Read more
By Alec Hogg You only get to realise what works after you’ve tried it. I spent ages yesterday attempting to publish pictures into the Davos Diary posting. It worked out OK – but have since realised that a much better option for everyone is putting the pics onto my Facebook page. And adding captions so … Read more
Day One of Davos brought the lion’s share of my commitment to our partner, CNBC Africa, with and hour and a half of live interviews. This was one of the most fascinating – and has potentially the widest impact. A total of 2 500 participants come to Davos annually to learn from the word’s best … Read more
By Alec Hogg DAVOS – Jeanette and I love coming to the WEF a day early. The quicker you can get into a regular sleeping pattern, the better. Sleep soon becomes treasured for those of us who travel to Davos during late January. Our early arrival was more valuable than usual this year. The Registration … Read more
By Alec Hogg* Returning to the highest town in Europe is a reminder of how much the World Economic Forum keeps transforming Davos. Every year there seem to be more cranes. They’re building infrastructure only properly used one week a year. Those last few days of January when the world’s rich and powerful gather … Read more
This is my 10th successive Davos. Each year it’s an honour to have been invited back again. Once again I’ve been included in events arranged for a small group where one gets to participate in a very special agenda. The programme originally had actors Kevin Spacey and Matt Damon hosting the annual dinner, but one’s … Read more
The World Economic Forum says its purpose is to improve the state of the world. Much has been achieved after more than 40 annual meetings since a small gathering in Davos got things started. For most of the year, the WEF staff invest enormous effort in assessing global risks and analysing the best way to … Read more
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has big Davos shoes to fill – her predecessor Lula da Silva was a star attraction at many World Economic Forum annual meetings. Apart from this being her maiden visit, Rousseff’s challenge is compounded by a perception that Brazil is botching its big opportunity (hosting the FIFA World Cup) and that … Read more