World Economic Forum 2022: The world is bullish on the Indian economy

The first post-pandemic in-person meeting at Davos took place with reduced participation amid a war raging in Europe, but witnessed spirited debates

The 52nd edition of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum at Davos was subdued and dramatic for identical reasons — realism met optimism, as the post-pandemic gathering of global leaders occurred in the middle of a war in Europe. Davos took place with reduced participation owing largely to the pandemic, but witnessed passionate debates as a war raged in Europe.

Postponed several times since January 2020, the Davos gathering in May 2022 overcame health protocols and war pessimism with dignity and grace.

WEF restricted participation of delegates to be able to manage the health protocols better. The lack of a