World Economic Forum disrupted the World Economic Forum in Melbourne, obstructing the path of two hundred delegates to the meeting. Repeatedly, demonstrations are held in Davos "(see Anti-WEF protests in Switzerland, January 2003)" to protest against what have been called the meetings of "fat cats in the snow", a tongue-in-cheek term used by rock singer Bono. After 2014, the protest movement against the World Economic Forum has largely died down, and Swiss police noted a significant decline in attending protesters, 20 at most during the meeting in 2016. While protesters are still more numerous in large Swiss cities, the protest movement itself has
Nishinippon Business Forum the dialogue between the countries (especially Japan and Italy) and creating new opportunities of business and partnerships for the development of their own country’s economy. The Nishinippon Business Forum was founded by Daniele Di Santo, currently president of the Japan Italy Economic Federation (JIEF). As well as the usual conference about ‘’Perspectives and scenarios for new international synergies: the role of Nishinippon on the global economic field’’ that takes place every year, some activities of the forum cover firm-related tasks, institutional meetings and publishing of documents and report regarding the annual topics. During the 6th edition, the Forum focused on