Muhtar Kent and other Coca-Cola leaders join conversation on key global issues, stress partnership

The 41st annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) begins in today Davos, Switzerland. The Company will again play an active role in the collaborative sessions, joining more than 2,000 business, government and civil society leaders in exploring the theme of "Shared Norms for the New Reality."

Together, they will discuss strategies and solutions for navigating today's complex and interconnected world, where public trust in business leadership, future economic growth and political stability continues to wane.

In addition to bilateral meetings with heads of state and NGO leaders, Chairman and CEO Muhtar Kent will participate in panel discussions on water security, women's economic empowerment, childhood health/nutrition and other timely global issues. Dominique Reiniche, Wendy Clark, Clyde Tuggle and Afzaal Malik will also share the lessons we have learned over the last 125 years from building strategic partnerships that support both the needs of our business and the communities we serve.

"The most essential 'shared norm for the new reality' is the critical need for business, government and civil society -- the 'golden triangle' -- to come together to solve the world's most pressing challenges," Kent said. "We believe corporate citizenship starts with unpacking our bags, becoming part of the fabric of the community, and partnering where our resources and business expertise will do the most good."

 

This article was originally posted on Sustainable Development Africa Platform

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