World Economic Forum announces Young Global Leaders 2011
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND: The World Economic Forum has announced its Young Global Leaders (YGLs) for 2011. The honour, bestowed each year by the Forum, recognises up to 200 outstanding young leaders from around the world for their professional accomplishments, commitment to society and potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world.
The Forum has honoured 190 young leaders from 65 countries for their outstanding leadership, professional accomplishments and commitment to society.
Young Global Leaders are selected from a variety of sectors such as business, government, academia, media, non-profit organisations and arts and culture, and from all regions of the world.
Young Global Leaders engage in task forces that address specific challenges of public interest with the objective of shaping a better future.
For the full release and supporting information, go to http://www.weforum.org/young-global-leaders.
