Mirek Dušek is Managing Director at the World Economic Forum, responsible for global programming. He oversees the strategy and organization of all large-scale World Economic Forum events, including the Annual Meeting in Davos. Previously, he worked at the US Embassies in Baghdad and in Prague.
Mirek Dušek holds a MA in International Studies and a BA in Political Sciences and speaks Arabic fluently.

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Global Cooperation

4 ways the Middle East can become more resilient in 2022

Here's how MENA region stakeholders can collaborate to shape an effective COVID-19 recovery and create an inclusive, sustainable and resilient Middle East.

18 Jan 2022

Geographies in Depth

Why Europe’s ‘climate moon-shot’ needs the private sector as co-pilot

Here's how the private sector can play a central role in co-piloting the European Green Deal, the EU's ambitious plan to become climate neutral by 2050.

12 Nov 2021

Geo-Economics and Politics

Here's how agile governance could help manage global uncertainty

A new charter aims to promote agile governance, a system of policy-making that would allow governments to respond more effectively to a changing world.

20 Oct 2021

Forum Institutional

Digital tokens could transform the economies of the Middle East and North Africa - if the governance keeps up

The integration of digital assets into economic structures could tackle the financing challenges faced by SMEs and provide a more standardized and accessible approach to funding.

24 Mar 2021

Forum Institutional

5 agents of change for Europe’s post-pandemic recovery

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the importance of ensuring that Europe's societies and economies are inclusive, sustainable and resilient.

28 Jan 2021

Forum Institutional

How the MENA region can shape the post-COVID-19 sustainability agenda

The Middle East is especially vulnerable to climate threats, and addressing climate change should be a top priority. Here's a strategy for the region.

22 Jan 2021

Forum Institutional

Business leaders embrace Europe's new green reality for investment and growth

Global companies have committed to help make Europe the greenest world economy, welcoming ambitious EU targets that help de-risk sustainable investments.

16 Sep 2020

Health and Healthcare Systems

4 ways stakeholder capitalism can create a more resilient post-COVID MENA region

The impact of Covid-19 is particularly challenging for the Middle East and North Africa region. Public-private collaboration and stakeholder capitalism can build resilience.

09 Jun 2020

Fourth Industrial Revolution

Six ways to cut through the Middle East’s geopolitical fog

These six transformations in technology, climate and economic and social systems could help Middle Eastern countries unite to create jobs and prosperity.

31 Jan 2020

5 key challenges facing the MENA region

The Arab world is one of two opposing systems - one forward-looking, one traditional. How they interact is among the most important issues the region is facing today.

04 Apr 2019

Economic Growth

4 innovation hotspots in the Arab world

From the Algerian telecoms explosion to Emirati start-ups, Arab countries are closing the gap on bigger economies.

14 Aug 2018

After ISIS, how do we build a peaceful future for Iraq and Syria?

To avoid another conflict – or the rise of extremism even worse than Islamic State – Iraqi and Syrian governments must curb corruption and mend society.

16 Jan 2018