Formation | 2008 |
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Type | Annual conference on global governance |
Official language
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French, English |
Founder and President
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Thierry de Montbrial |
Website | www |
World Policy Conference 2016 | |
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Begins | November 20, 2016 |
Ends | November 22, 2016 |
Frequency | Annually |
Venue | Doha |
Country | Qatar |
Years active | 8 |
Founder | Thierry de Montbrial |
Previous event | December 20–22, 2015 |
Next event | To be announced |
Organised by | Institut Français des Relations Internationales, WPC Foundation |
Website | |
www |
The World Policy Conference (WPC) is an independent organization whose aim is to contribute to improving all aspects of governance, with a view to promoting a world that is more open, prosperous, fairer and more respectful of the diversity of States and nations. It was launched in 2008, by Thierry de Montbrial, President and Founder of the French Institute of International Relations (Ifri).
This annual conference revolves around debates gathering economic and political leaders, diplomats, representatives of civil society, experts and journalists from all over the world. It aims at reflecting, debating, and offering constructive solutions to major regional and international issues, in an atmosphere of respect and tolerance.
The first edition of the conference took place in Evian (France), from October 6–8, 2008.
Launched in 2008 by Thierry de Montbrial, the President and Founder of the French Institute of International Relations (Ifri), the World Policy Conference (WPC) is the first effort to foster systematic reflection on organizing global governance tailored to 21st century realities, bringing together the highest-level decision-makers, experts and opinion leaders.
The World Policy Conference (WPC) was founded on three complementary ideas:
- the nature of globalisation
The World Policy Conference falls within a context where globalisation and interconnections between countries have never been stronger, whether it is on a political, economic or environmental level. During its first edition in 2008, the conference has addressed the subprime crisis, which had just broken out in the United States and has spared no continents since then.