WEF Annual Meeting in Davos

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speaks at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 23, 2008. Some 2,500 people, including business and political leaders as well as heads of internatioal organizations, are gathering at this famous Alpine ski resort for the five-day forum which opened on Wednesday. (Xinhua Photo)

Afghan President Hamid Karzai speaks at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 23, 2008. Some 2,500 people, including business and political leaders as well as heads of internatioal organizations, are gathering at this famous Alpine ski resort for the five-day forum which opened on Wednesday. (Xinhua Photo)

Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, attends the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 23, 2008. Some 2,500 people, including business and political leaders as well as heads of internatioal organizations, are gathering at this famous Alpine ski resort for the five-day forum which opened on Wednesday. (Xinhua Photo)

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair attends the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 23, 2008. Some 2,500 people, including business and political leaders as well as heads of internatioal organizations, are gathering at this famous Alpine ski resort for the five-day forum which opened on Wednesday. (Xinhua Photo)