Where are the Women at Davos?!

I am disappointed to see such a poor showing of women at Davos, yet again. Yes, all good things come in time. I do know that because of my work, I am aware of far more women doing amazing things in their communities, companies and countries than the average person. But, my goodness, can’t they be a little more creative. I am not saying they should invite women that are not of interest or qualified. What I am saying is that they should look around. If the old boy’s network at the World Economic Forum wants to stay ahead, they need to let women have a greater voice and participation. They would have benefited by participation of Riane Einsler, Amany Asfour, Sylvia Ann Hewlett, Hon. Sarmite D. Bulte, to name a few who work with passion to advocate the economic empowerment of women and reverse the human brain drain. Let us be sure that in the future, the voices are heard, not only at women’s conferences, but at all. As we are in this together.

8 Responses to "Where are the Women at Davos?!"

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Michael Leander
January 29, 2008 at 14:03

Great post, Heidi.

Michael Leander

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Michael Leander
January 29, 2008 at 14:03

Great post, Heidi.

Michael Leander

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Ann Fry, Head Boomer
January 30, 2008 at 04:06

I wish you well with this site… it looks like it will be wonderful. Nice entry. There are wonderful women out there working to empower and make a difference with women … in their lives, in their work and more.
Keep on expressing yourself.

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Ann Fry, Head Boomer
January 30, 2008 at 04:06

I wish you well with this site… it looks like it will be wonderful. Nice entry. There are wonderful women out there working to empower and make a difference with women … in their lives, in their work and more.
Keep on expressing yourself.

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may
February 8, 2008 at 16:06

Merely to be eligible for an invitation, a corporate leader must pay an annual fee of 42,500 Swiss francs, or nearly $39,000. On top of that, he or she has to pay an additional $20,000 or so to attend the conference. (That’s just the cost of admission — private planes, limousines and fancy ski outfits are, of course, extra.)

http://blog.foreignpolicy.com/node/7886

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may
February 8, 2008 at 16:06

Merely to be eligible for an invitation, a corporate leader must pay an annual fee of 42,500 Swiss francs, or nearly $39,000. On top of that, he or she has to pay an additional $20,000 or so to attend the conference. (That’s just the cost of admission — private planes, limousines and fancy ski outfits are, of course, extra.)

http://blog.foreignpolicy.com/node/7886

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Peter Durand
March 4, 2013 at 22:10

Heidi,

I was in Davos and it is definitely demographically challenged in many regards. In my opinion, the real excitement, energy, innovation and (yes) equality resides in two WEF sub-organizations:

(1) Young Global Leaders (under 40)
http://www.weforum.org/community/forum-young-global-leaders

(2) Global Shapers (under 30)
http://www.weforum.org/community/global-shapers

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- forbesoste
  March 14, 2013 at 18:44
  
  Thanks for taking the time to share the links Peter. I agree, the Young Global Leaders has a great future. I was invited to participate a few years back, and loved what they were doing. Cheers!
  
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