Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Switzerland has a population of 8.2 million people, of which 24% are foreign nationals, spread across 26 cantons. The fundamental principle of direct democracy is that all citizens take part in decision-making and there’s a strong respect for minorities.
But Switzerland has been a land of opportunity for many. Its society mirrors its political system and geographic make-up, with neutrality and cultural diversity at its core. Multiculturalism has always played a crucial role. Without emigration, immigration and integration, Switzerland would not be as successful as it has been.
For over half a century, Zurich Lab, part of IBM Research, has trained thousands of young people via partnerships with local universities. Many have gone on to win awards and lead projects on groundbreaking technologies. Nearly every year, one or more young people at the lab get nominated for MIT's prestigious "35 under 35" Innovators Award.
In the Global Competitiveness Report, Switzerland was also judged the best for staff training, with many companies recognizing the benefits of professional development. Finland, which came top in the skills category in last year’s Global Competitiveness Report, dropped to second place this year - but is still judged to be the best country for ...
Funding is another important aspect of Switzerland’s success. The country spends more than 3% of GDP on R&D (amounting to $25.5 billion in 2019), with the private sector accounting for approximately two-thirds of this. An indication of the beneficial effects of this are the number of patents that Switzerland registers annually.
A massive glacier near Mont Blanc is on the verge of collapse, leaving local people in danger from vast chunks of falling ice. The Planpincieux glacier sits in Europe’s western Alps, straddling the borders of Italy, France and Switzerland. In recent years, warming temperatures have melted the vast icy structure, increasing its sliding speed ...
On 14 June 1991, on the 20th anniversary of women getting the vote at the federal level, half a million women in Switzerland joined the first women’s strike. History now shows the impact of that day on progress regarding equality of the sexes and the struggle against discrimination in Switzerland.
The 54th Annual Meeting of The World Economic Forum will take place at Davos-Klosters from 15th to 19th January 2024.
Leaders from around the globe to meet in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2022. The meeting is centered around the theme History at a Turning Point: Government Policies and Business Strategies. Nearly 2,500 leaders from politics, business, civil society and media to participate in the unique spring 2022 Annual ...
Davos, Switzerland, is the highest town in Europe and is home to the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting. The 54th Annual Meeting took place between 15-19 January 2024. The gathering was held under the theme 'Rebuilding Trust' and featured over 200 sessions with leading public figures.