What does Senator Francis Escudero, CNN 360 Host Anderson Cooper, and Hollywood Golden Boy Leonardo Di Caprio have in common? Apart from looking effortlessly gorgeous all the time, the three men are part of the prestigious Young Global Leaders of 2008 of the World Economic Forum. The accolades keep on coming for Escudero. He's gone global after conquering Asia when he was included in Asia News Network's Idols of 2007. He's one of the only two Filipinos in the selection the other being actor turned social entrepreneur Illac Diaz of CentroMigrante. Escudero is in good company.
Question 01: What is World Economic Forum
Answer: With its tagline, "committed to improving the state of the world," The World Economic Forum (WEF) is a Geneva-based foundation whose annual meeting of top business leaders, national political leaders (presidents, prime ministers and others), and selected intellectuals and journalists is usually held in Davos, Switzerland. There are also regional meetings throughout the year. It was founded in 1971 by Klaus M. Schwab, a business professor in Switzerland. It is designed as a place for dialogue and debate about the major social and economic problems of the planet because: representatives of both the most powerful economic organisations and the most powerful political organisations are present; intellectuals also participate; and there is a generally informal atmosphere encouraging wide-ranging debate.
Here's a link for the World Economic Forum.
Question 02: What is Young Global Leaders?
Answer: The Forum of Young Global Leaders is a newly formed, unique, multi-stakeholder community of the world’s most extraordinary leaders who are 40 years old or younger and who are ready to dedicate a part of their time and energy to jointly work towards a better future. Each year we identify 200-300 exceptional individuals, drawn from every region in the world and from a myriad of disciplines and sectors. Together, they form a powerful international community which can dramatically impact the global future.
Young Global Leaders
- are under 40 years old
- have substantial leadership experience
- have already clearly demonstrated a commitment to serving society
- are willing to devote their energy and expertise for five years to tackle the most critical issues facing the world
The Selection Committee, which is chaired by Her Majesty Queen Rania of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is composed of the world’s most eminent media leaders. (That's THE iconic Queen Rania.) The Young Global Leaders will engage in the 2030 INITIATIVE a comprehensive endeavour to jointly engage in defining a vision for a better future. The Young Global Leaders will then develop innovative global strategies that can be translated into decisions and actions necessary to be taken today. The 2030 INITIATIVEwill have high public visibility to foster increased awareness among decision-makers on key issues and commitment to engage in concrete action.
Here's a link for Young Global Leaders.
Brochure of Young Global Leaders
Charter of Young Global Leaders
Flyer of Young Global Leaders
Distribution of Young Global Leaders in the World
Escudero is clearly making his way to the top of the Philippine political heap. Will he reach for the top spot in the next big electoral royal rumble? Let's wait and see.
