Horasis
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Horasis is an independent think tank
based in Zurich
, Switzerland
, which was established in 2005 by Frank-Jürgen Richter
, its Chairman. Its stated mission is to "enact visions for a sustainable future" through new platforms for cooperation and knowledge-sharing, particularly between developed countries and emerging markets.
Horasis holds invitation-only meetings of global business leaders with a regional focus in the Middle East
, China
, India
and Russia
. Horasis has been dubbed a "world economic forum for emerging markets." In addition to the regional-focused meetings, Horasis holds an Annual Horasis Meeting in Zurich
, Switzerland .
Horasis meetings are usually held outside the respective geographic location of the 'in-focus' nation - in a host country. The events are a means for the countries 'in focus' as guests (China, Russia, India, and the Arab world) to promote benign relations with the world and to display soft power
through co-option and cooperation. The meetings are also a platform for the respective host country to engage in a policy dialogue with the guest countries. Horasis itself is not an executive agency nor related to any government - it is neutral and impartial. .
The first meeting in 2010 focused on "Strategies to Overcome the Global Economic Crisis," was attended by 100 participants from 20 countries, including leaders such as Esko Aho
, Alan G. Hassenfeld
, Wolfgang Lehmacher
, Wen Yunsong
and Pramod Bhasin
.
The second Horasis Annual Meeting was held on 25-26 January 2011 focused on "Driving Towards Sustainable Growth". The theme of the 2012 Horasis Annual Meeting is "Thriving on Risk". Participants will engage in a discussion on how to make sense of the new era of risk as the periods ahead are going to be challenging and tumultuous.
Other notable attendees of the Horasis meetings have included: Amr Moussa
, Lakshmi Mittal
, and Lord Levene and Jean-Claude Trichet
, Levin Zhu, who is the Chairman of China International Capital Corp
, Bruno Wu and Calvin Chin, who is the founder of Qifang
The award ceremonies take place at the respective regional meetings.
Think tank
A think tank is an organization that conducts research and engages in advocacy in areas such as social policy, political strategy, economics, military, and technology issues. Most think tanks are non-profit organizations, which some countries such as the United States and Canada provide with tax...
based in Zurich
Zürich
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zurich. It is located in central Switzerland at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich...
, Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, which was established in 2005 by Frank-Jürgen Richter
Frank-Jürgen Richter
Frank-Jürgen Richter is a German entrepreneur and currently the Chairman of Horasis. He has served in that role since he founded the organization.-Business Meetings:...
, its Chairman. Its stated mission is to "enact visions for a sustainable future" through new platforms for cooperation and knowledge-sharing, particularly between developed countries and emerging markets.
Horasis holds invitation-only meetings of global business leaders with a regional focus in the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
and Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
. Horasis has been dubbed a "world economic forum for emerging markets." In addition to the regional-focused meetings, Horasis holds an Annual Horasis Meeting in Zurich
Zürich
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zurich. It is located in central Switzerland at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich...
, Switzerland .
Role and Mission
Horasis is an community of business leaders. The community works principally through partnerships with corporations, governments and international organizations, often serving as an incubator for new initiatives. These meetings rotate amongst host countries stage the events. The meetings are supported by knowledge partners - selected corporations that contribute their expertise and resources to Horasis.Horasis meetings are usually held outside the respective geographic location of the 'in-focus' nation - in a host country. The events are a means for the countries 'in focus' as guests (China, Russia, India, and the Arab world) to promote benign relations with the world and to display soft power
Soft power
Soft power is the ability to obtain what one wants through co-option and attraction. It can be contrasted with 'hard power', that is the use of coercion and payment...
through co-option and cooperation. The meetings are also a platform for the respective host country to engage in a policy dialogue with the guest countries. Horasis itself is not an executive agency nor related to any government - it is neutral and impartial. .
The first meeting in 2010 focused on "Strategies to Overcome the Global Economic Crisis," was attended by 100 participants from 20 countries, including leaders such as Esko Aho
Esko Aho
Esko Tapani Aho is a statesman and former Prime Minister of Finland.-Early life and career:Aho was born in Veteli, Finland. Prior to attending university, he began a career in politics. From 1974 to 1979, he was Chairman of the Finnish Centre Youth, which had before him grown many of his...
, Alan G. Hassenfeld
Alan G. Hassenfeld
Alan G. Hassenfeld was the chairman and chief executive officer of Hasbro Toys from 1989 to 2008. He was the brother of Stephen D. Hassenfeld, who preceded him in the post. Hasbro was founded as a Hassenfeld family business in 1923...
, Wolfgang Lehmacher
Wolfgang Lehmacher
Wolfgang Lehmacher is a German businessman. He was President and CEO of GeoPost Intercontinental SAS till August 2010 . He was also a member of the Board of GeoPost, the express parcel holding of Groupe La Poste...
, Wen Yunsong
Wen Yunsong
Wen Yunsong, also known as Winston Wen is a Chinese man and current CEO of Unihub Global Networks, a Chinese networking company. He is the son of current Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and a jewellery expert. Mr. Wen was a principal of New Horizon Capital, a private equity fund. He graduated from...
and Pramod Bhasin
Pramod Bhasin
Pramod Bhasin is the Non-Executive Vice Chairman and former President and CEO of Genpact, the largest business process outsourcing company in India .-Foundation of Business Process Outsourcing:...
.
The second Horasis Annual Meeting was held on 25-26 January 2011 focused on "Driving Towards Sustainable Growth". The theme of the 2012 Horasis Annual Meeting is "Thriving on Risk". Participants will engage in a discussion on how to make sense of the new era of risk as the periods ahead are going to be challenging and tumultuous.
Other notable attendees of the Horasis meetings have included: Amr Moussa
Amr Moussa
Amr Mohammed Moussa is an Egyptian politician and diplomat who was the Secretary-General of the Arab League, a 22-member forum representing Arab states, from 1 June 2001 until 1 June 2011. He is a candidate in the 2011 Egyptian presidential election....
, Lakshmi Mittal
Lakshmi Mittal
Lakshmi Narayan Mittal is an Indian steel magnate. He is the chairman and chief executive officer of ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steelmaking company....
, and Lord Levene and Jean-Claude Trichet
Jean-Claude Trichet
Jean-Claude Trichet is a French civil servant who was the president of the European Central Bank, a position he held from 2003 to 2011. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank for International Settlements...
Reports
Horasis also serves as a think tank and publishes a wide range of reports which distil the outcomes and observations that emerged from the meetings.Business Leaders of the Year
Horasis awards 'Business Leaders of the Year' - outstanding entrepreneurs who have been building and leading successful global firms of Chinese, Indian, Russian or Arab origin. The awards honor the most outstanding entrepreneurs who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. The award was first given in 2006. Notable recipients include: Charles Chao, president of Sina.comSina.com
SINA is an online media company for China and Chinese communities around the world. SINA operates four major business lines: Sina Weibo, SINA Mobile, SINA Online, and SINA.net. SINA has over 100 million registered users worldwide...
, Levin Zhu, who is the Chairman of China International Capital Corp
China International Capital Corp
China International Capital Corporation is one of China's largest investment banking and research services companies. The founding shareholders of CICC are: China Jianyin Investment Limited, Morgan Stanley, China National Investment and Guaranty Co. , Ltd. , Government of Singapore Investment...
, Bruno Wu and Calvin Chin, who is the founder of Qifang
Qifang
Qifang is a Chinese peer-to-peer lending online community focused on student loans. Qifang was founded by Calvin Chin, its present CEO. He is a Chinese American, a former ABC corporate worker. With two friends he started Qifang, “basically doing a pure lending model focused on Chinese students...
The award ceremonies take place at the respective regional meetings.
See also
- The Conference BoardThe Conference BoardThe Conference Board, Inc. is a non-profit, non-partisan business membership and research group. It has approximately 12,000 executives in its network, from 1200 corporations in 60 countries. It holds conferences, convenes executives, conducts economic and business management research, and is seen...
- Clinton Global Initiative
- TED (conference)TED (conference)TED is a global set of conferences owned by the private non-profit Sapling Foundation, formed to disseminate "ideas worth spreading"....
- Aspen InstituteAspen InstituteThe Aspen Institute is an international nonprofit organization founded in 1950 as the Aspen Institute of Humanistic Studies. The organization is dedicated to "fostering enlightened leadership, the appreciation of timeless ideas and values, and open-minded dialogue on contemporary issues." The...
- Boao Forum for AsiaBoao Forum for AsiaThe Boao Forum for Asia , abbreviated to BFA, is a non-profit organisation that hosts high-level forums for leaders from government, business and academia in Asia and other continents to share their vision on the most pressing issues in this dynamic region and the world at large. BFA is modelled...
- Milken InstituteMilken InstituteThe Milken Institute is an independent economic think tank based in Santa Monica, California that publishes research and hosts conferences that apply market-based principles and financial innovations to a variety of societal issues in the US and internationally.The mission of the Institute, founded...
- St. Petersburg International Economic ForumSt. Petersburg International Economic ForumThe St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is the main annual international economic and business forum convened in Russia. The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum was established in 1997. Since 2006 SPIEF is held under the patronage of the President of the Russian Federation. The...
- World Knowledge ForumWorld Knowledge ForumThe World Knowledge Forum is a fete of knowledge, the biggest in Asia. It is also known as Asia's Davos Forum . Established in October 2000, the World Knowledge Forum gathers more than 100 business and opinion leaders from around the world ranging from environmental and international organizations...