Current News
The new Club of African Ports now expanding its activities in a very spectacular way ! Strategic alliance with MOWCA
May 5, 2012:
A strategic agreement has just been signed between the Maritime Organization of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) and the Crans Montana Forum in the framework of the Club of African Ports. This unique Club aims to promote Africa’s Maritime Sector through the development of International Cooperation and stimulation of Foreign Investments and position Africa as a key platform for Global Maritime Industry. The MOWCA’s Secretary General, Mr. Alain Michel Luvambano, has been appointed President of the Club’s Strategic Committee.
The Crans Montana Forum is honoured to welcome H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of the Fujairah Emirate, one of the most important and dynamic Energy actors in the Middle East
April 25, 2012:
Indeed the Habshan–Fujairah oil pipeline, also known as Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline (ADCOP), is an oil pipeline in the United Arab Emirates. It starts from the Habshan onshore field in Abu Dhabi and runs to Fujairah. The 48-inch pipeline is 220 miles long, of which 8.7 miles is an offshore section. It passes east of Abu Dhabi city, through Sweihan and west of Al Ain. The pipeline has a capacity of 1.5 million barrels per day. It was designed by WorleyParsons. Construction was managed by ILF Consulting Engineers and carried out by China Petroleum Engineering and Construction Corporation. The pipeline is designated to supply the refinery in Fujairah as also the Fujairah export terminal. The oil tanks in Fujairah were constracted by Italy's Belleli Energy SpA. An integrated electrical system for the pipeline was designed and supplied by ABB. Pipes were supplied by Sumitomo, Salzgitter AG and Jindal Saw. The technical assurance, risk and safety, asset management and industrial inspection were done by Germanischer Lloyd. The pipeline cost US$3.3 billion.
Don't miss the plane to Baku and join the Crans Montana Forum annual session !
April 20, 2012:
A private flight will leave Paris-CDG on Wednesday June 27 for the Delegates to the 23rd session of the Crans Montana Forum in Baku (Azerbaijan). The return flight will be arranged on Sunday July 1st after the closing activities. The number of seats is limited. Please contact ASAP the Forum's Secretariat to book your flight ! info@cmf.ch
Baku - June 2012 : the 23rd Crans Montana Forum will definitely be an outstanding event ! Numerous Heads of State and Government, Ministers and Businesses from around the World will gather in Baku, center of the World for a few days !
April 11, 2012:
The 23rd Crans Montana Forum in Baku will definitely be an outstanding event ! Numerous Heads of State and Government, Ministers and Businesses from Europe (Western and Eastern), Central Asia, America, Africa, the Arab world and Far-East will attend the 23rd annual session of the Crans Montana Forum in Azerbaijan. Among these dignitaries, the Forum is delighted to welcome Mr. Saeb Erakat Chief Palestinian Negociator. Indeed, a long time ago, in April 1994, the Chairman of the Crans Montana Forum, Amb. Jean-Paul Carteron gathered in Bucharest (Romania) President Yasser Arafat and Minister Shimon Peres. This difficult but successful meeting helped to resuming a Peace Process which was already seriously threatened. The Crans Montana Forum has always been involved in the process of finding and supporting solutions for the Peace in Palestine. Today the Forum is also involved in numerous difficult situations in the World.
October 2012, 17 to 20 : Homeland and Global Security Forum : the Sahelo-Saharian Zone, its Security challenges and their impact on Africa, the Mediterranean and Europe
March 29, 2012:
The next Homeland and Global Security Forum organized by the Crans Montana Forum will take place in Geneva (Switzerland) on October 17 to 20, 2012.
Key topics :
- Political stability and Security challenges in the Sahelo-Saharian Zone
- the mismanagement of the Libyan crisis
- the issue of Borders Security in Africa
- Security in the Maghreb and the Mediterranean at the very moment of the" Arab Winter"
- Focus on the Security of African Ports and Maritime Transport (in association with the Club of African Ports)
- Security challenges in Nigeria, Mali, Sudan and Central Africa
More information : please contact info@cmf.ch
The Crans Montana Forum on Africa is the leading World event on the African Integration : new dates for 2013 !
March 22, 2012:
The Crans Montana Forum on Africa which took place in Brussels March 7 to 10, 2012 was a huge success. More than 600 Participants, most of them from Africa attended this extraordinary gathering. No other Forum around the World can claim to such success and achievements ! This Forum just closed its doors but we already secured the dates for 2013 as most of the Delegates ask us to register their participation for the next one ! Therefore we announce the next Crans Montana Forum on Africa to take place on March 6 to 9, 2013 in Brussels (Belgium).
Key African First Ladies converge on the Crans Montana Forum on Africa
March 2, 2012:
The forthcoming Crans Montana Forum on Africa, in association with ISESCO, will host numerous top Women from around the World to address the issue of Women's Rights. Among them Mrs. Mariama Mana Sanha First Lady of Guinea-Bissau, Mrs. Hadja Djéné Kaba Condé First Lady of Guinea, Mrs. Aissata Issoufou Mahamadou First Lady of Niger, Mrs. Hajia Amina Sambo Spouse of the Vice-President of Nigeria, Mrs. Chantal Muzito Ngalula Spouse of the Prime Minister of the DR Congo etc.
Welcome to the 54th African State : Important Delegation from the Republic of South Sudan
February 29, 2012:
Mr. Nhial Deng Nhial Minister for Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation, Mr. Costi Manibe Ngai Minister for Finance and Economic Planning and Mr. Garang Diing Akuong Minister for Commerce will join the forthcoming Crans Montana Forum on Africa to present the Economic potential of the latest independent State of Africa.
Special Promotion of the PRIX DE LA FONDATION on the occasion of the Crans Montana Forum on Africa
February 16, 2012:
The Board of the Fondation du Forum Universale has decided to award the PRIX DE LA FONDATION 2012 to (1) the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, (2) Mr. Raila Amollo Odinga Prime Minister of Kenya, (3) Mrs. Aissata Issoufou Mahamadou First Lady of the Republic of Niger, (4) Mr. Malam Bacai Sanhá Late President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (posthumously) and (5) Mr. Kalaa Mpinga CEO of Mwana Africa. The Ceremony will take place in Brussels on March 9. 2012.
IF, DURING 27 YEARS, YOU NEVER HEARD ABOUT THE CRANS MONTANA FORUM...
January 30, 2012:
If, during 27 years of activity, you never heard about the Crans Montana Forum, that is the evidence that our policy is working well. So far... read the Chairman's letter !
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Mr. Anouar Malek resigned as an Arab League Observer - he will attend the March 2012 Forum to present the current situation in Syria
January 27, 2012:
The Crans Montana Forum is committed to a more humane and impartial state of the World. So far the Forum has invited Mr. Anouar Malek, an Algerian journalist, member of the mission of the Arab League appointed to observe the situation in Syria. He will address the Forum on the reasons of his resignation and make a presentation on the real and current situation in this country.
ACCOR Group at the Forum : Tourism Industry is the easiest and fastest way to create employment and growth in Africa
January 24, 2012:
Crans Montana Forum on Africa, March 2012 : ACCOR Group will participate, represented by Mr. Abderahman Belgat, Head of its African Department. Indeed from the Northern to the Southern parts of Africa, Tourism is the easiest and fastest way to create employment and growth as well as to bring foreign currencies to the national Economies. An interactive special session will gather Ministers of Economy and Tourism around the World leading Group's Representatives.
General O. Andrew Azazi at the March 2012 Forum : Nigeria is facing the most challenging national security problems
January 18, 2012:
The Gold Medal is the Crans Montana Forum’s highest honor presented to high level and exceptional personalities in recognition of their actions in favor of a more humane world. This year’s recipient is General O. Andrew Azazi, Nigeria’s current National Security Adviser, former Chief of Defence Staff, and former Chief of Army Staff. He is being presented the Gold Medal for his lifelong contributions to security and stability in Africa and his recent accomplishments in transforming Nigeria’s national security infrastructure to more effectively address emerging and contemporary problems in the area of national security. Nigeria is facing some of the most challenging national security problems globally and General Azazi’s humane and comprehensive approach is a model for other countries to follow
The "Club of African Ports" , the necessary international integration of African Ports
January 12, 2012:
On the occasion of the forthcoming South-South Cooperation Crans Montana Forum to take place in Brussels, March 7-10, 2012, the Forum launches a new and exceptional initiative : the « CMF Club of African Ports ».
Whilst international trade is affected by the world economic crisis, African Ports position themselves as new hubs for international Maritime transport and Economy.
This “Club” aims at offering a unique platform of networking and debates to support Trade development policies in the Continent.
It will gather for the first time next March 2012 :
- Major Ports and Maritime Authorities’ key decision-makers
- African Government Officials and Regional & International Organizations in charge of Maritime Transport
Obviously, (1) Representatives from other major ports worldwide, which are the natural partners of Africa and (2) major international companies specialized in logistics and maritime transport are most welcome to attend.
Whilst international trade is affected by the world economic crisis, African Ports position themselves as new hubs for international Maritime transport and Economy.
This “Club” aims at offering a unique platform of networking and debates to support Trade development policies in the Continent.
It will gather for the first time next March 2012 :
- Major Ports and Maritime Authorities’ key decision-makers
- African Government Officials and Regional & International Organizations in charge of Maritime Transport
Obviously, (1) Representatives from other major ports worldwide, which are the natural partners of Africa and (2) major international companies specialized in logistics and maritime transport are most welcome to attend.
The Crans Montana Forum invites you where the World of tomorrow is being shaped !
January 5, 2012:
An official forecast for Azerbaijani economy in 2012 is very optimistic according to Ministry of Economic Development reports although downturn in world economy. The Government of Azerbaijan (GoA) targets 5,7 % GDP Growth in 2012 meanwhile The Central Bank’s monetary policy is announced keeping inflation to single digits. Meanwhile, International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected at 7,1 % Azerbaijan’s economic growth in 2012. The sharp rise in GDP in Azerbaijan in 2012, according to forecasts by both GoA and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), offers unique opportunities whilst the World Economy is slowing down.
President Kiro Gligorov, PRIX DE LA FONDATION, passed away...
January 5, 2012:
The first President of the independent Macedonia, Kiro Gligorov was one of the most important leaders of the Socialist Yugoslavia before to become the President of Macedonia. On September 1999, at the end of his second mandate, he is 82 and the Guinness Book considers he is the oldest political leader in the World. He obtained the independence of his country without any fight. On November 17, 1991 the Constitution is adopted. Mr. Jean-Paul Carteron, Chairman of the Crans Montana Forum is proud to have been associated by President Gligorov to the preliminary consultations. Macedonia becomes the 181st Member State of the UN on April 8, 1993. On October 3, 1995, President Gligorov is the victim of a terror blast as he is on his way to the Airport to join a Crans Montana Forum in Malta. In April 1994 President Iliescu and the Chairman of the Crans Montana Forum present President Gligorov with the PRIX DE LA FONDATION in Bucharest.
The Crans Montana Forum and President Herman van Rompuy honoured with the Prize "FREEDOM" of the International Peace Center Sarajevo
December 15, 2011:
On December 10. 2011 the International Peace Center Sarajevo awarded the Crans Montana Forum and some other international personalities among them Mr. Herman van Rompuy President of the European Council with its Prize "Freedom".
Mr. Didier Reynders, Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium
December 7, 2011:
The Crans Montana Forum is proud to learn about the appointment of Mr. Didier Reynders as Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Belgium. Mr. Reynders is one of the Crans Montana Forum's closest friends since years and has been presented with the PRIX DE LA FONDATION.
Ministers of Energy, Economy and Infrastructure from around the World will meet in Baku (June 2012) and shape Tomorrow's Energy Agenda !
November 30, 2011:
On the occasion of the 23rd annual session of the Crans Montana Forum to take place in Baku (Azerbaijan) on June 2012 under the chair of President Ilham Aliyev, the Forum invites the Ministers of Energy, Economy and Infrastructure from all countries around the World to join the most impressive gathering of this kind. The aim is to shape the Energy Agenda of tomorrow.
For the first time, Anti-Corruption Agencies from around the World meet at the Crans Montana Forum on Africa with the participation of TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL on March 8, 2012
November 30, 2011:
The forthcoming Crans Montana Forum on Africa invites Anti-corruption Agencies from around the World to attend a special meeting organized with Transparency International and devoted to "Implementing Transparency in the management of Natural Resources" in Brussels (Belgium) on March 8, 2012
Headlines:
- the lack of good Governance in many countries which are rich in oil, gas and minerals, generates conflicts and encourage corruption
- no Economic development, growth nor poverty reduction are possible without a fair natural resources' management
- good Governance in Emerging countries is possible only if the Industrialized ones follow and implement the same policy
- one must improve Governance in resource-rich countries thanks to the verification and full publication of company payments and government revenues especially from oil, gas and mining industry
- a partnership governments - companies - investors - international organisations is the basic requirement
The Crans Montana Forum opened the African markets to the Romanian Industry
November 29, 2011:
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Press Release
Date: 23-11-2011
Media : ACTMEDIA, Romanian News Agency
"Romanian companies considering expansion of cooperation with African ones
As many as 20 Romanian companies are considering extending cooperation, based on state guarantees, with African companies, in the exploitation of underground natural resources, in agriculture, energy, chemistry, telecommunications, within an economic mission to West Africa, according to a release of the National Association of Exporters and Importers of Romania (ANEIR) and of Eximbank.
The Mission is conducted at the initiative of Tender group of companies, and areas of interest for Romanian companies are also design and constructions, industrial equipment, tourism, professional training, pharmaceutical industry. According to the quoted source, meetings will be organized with local authority representatives, with business people from Senegal, Guinea and Guinea Bissau, Cape Verde and Gambia, occasions to convene cooperation terms between state companies and private companies in African countries with partner companies in Romania.
The new action carried out in partnership by ANEIR and Eximbank is part of the series started in 2011, in the framework of the Romanian-Arab-African cooperation promoted on the occasion of the Crans Montana Forum in Brussels, in February 2011 (...).
Through all these actions, along with other initiatives supported by the Export Council of Romania, the plans are to increase economic exchanges between Romania and the non-EU countries, which encompass far less than 30 percent of Romania's international trade."
As many as 20 Romanian companies are considering extending cooperation, based on state guarantees, with African companies, in the exploitation of underground natural resources, in agriculture, energy, chemistry, telecommunications, within an economic mission to West Africa, according to a release of the National Association of Exporters and Importers of Romania (ANEIR) and of Eximbank.
The Mission is conducted at the initiative of Tender group of companies, and areas of interest for Romanian companies are also design and constructions, industrial equipment, tourism, professional training, pharmaceutical industry. According to the quoted source, meetings will be organized with local authority representatives, with business people from Senegal, Guinea and Guinea Bissau, Cape Verde and Gambia, occasions to convene cooperation terms between state companies and private companies in African countries with partner companies in Romania.
The new action carried out in partnership by ANEIR and Eximbank is part of the series started in 2011, in the framework of the Romanian-Arab-African cooperation promoted on the occasion of the Crans Montana Forum in Brussels, in February 2011 (...).
Through all these actions, along with other initiatives supported by the Export Council of Romania, the plans are to increase economic exchanges between Romania and the non-EU countries, which encompass far less than 30 percent of Romania's international trade."
Brussels - March 2012 : 6th annual Crans Montana Forum on Africa : the Crossroads of the South-South Cooperation
November 26, 2011:
Since 2004, the Crans Montana Forum has been organizing a yearly and very successful Political and Economic Forum devoted to Africa and the Arab World in the framework of the new international economic relations based on the South-South Cooperation (South America, Africa, Arab States and Far East).
This yearly Forum will take place in Brussels (Belgium) at the beginning of March 2012, gathering top level decision makers from Governments and the Private sector from around the World, aims to address the challenges of the African Integration, its new role on the International stage, the new South-South synergies of common development, the issues of natural resources and growth.
Strategic alliance between the Crans Montana Forum and SOCAR - the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic -
November 24, 2011:
November 22, 2011- a major Strategic Partnership Agreement has been signed between the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic and the Crans Montana Forum. This strategic alliance aims to promote the Energy Industry of Azerbaijan around the World and attract foreign investment thanks to the potential of the Crans Montana Forum's activities. Ask for more at info@cmf.ch
The International Defence and Security Community is meeting in Geneva from November 16 to 19, 2011!
November 12, 2011:
More than 300 Participants representing over 100 countries and Organisations will be gathering in Geneva on the occasion of the 13th International Summit on Transnational Crime !
Among them are over twenty specialised Ministers, as well as Representatives of numerous Justice and Police Administrations, Intelligence Agencies and International Organisations.
As Maritime transport security is on the top of the agenda, some of Africa’s most important Ports are represented and will meet the most renowned Experts from the defence and security sectors representing world-leading companies.
Among them are over twenty specialised Ministers, as well as Representatives of numerous Justice and Police Administrations, Intelligence Agencies and International Organisations.
As Maritime transport security is on the top of the agenda, some of Africa’s most important Ports are represented and will meet the most renowned Experts from the defence and security sectors representing world-leading companies.
EADS and CASSIDIAN (an EADS Company) join the Homeland & Global Security Forum in Geneva, November 16 to 19, 2011
November 2, 2011:
The Crans Montana Forum is delighted to confirm the participation of the best and most renowned Experts of EADS and CASSIDIAN (its subsidiary) who will join the Sessions of the forthcoming Homeland and Global Security Forum in Geneva (Switzerland) November 16 to 19, 2011.
EADS is a World Leader in Security and our Delegates will find an exceptional interest in getting acquainted with its Representatives.
The Army of Kenya enters Somalia or the new Regional Responsibility of the State to implement Security : Minister Saitoti attends our November Summit in Geneva
October 19, 2011:
The Army of Kenya just entered Somalia targeting the shehab islamist warriors. This decision corresponds to what must be the Regional Responsibility of the State to implement Security. Minister of Internal Security of Kenya, Pfr. George Saitoti will be among the keynote Speakers of the forthcoming Crans Montana Homeland and Global Security Forum to take place in Geneva, next November 2011.
Official visit of Jean-Paul Carteron to Montenegro
October 5, 2011:
On October 3 and 4, 2011, our Executive Chairman, Amb. Jean-Paul Carteron paid an official visit to Montenegro. He had extensive talks with the highest authorities including Mr. Filip Vujanovic President of the Republic, Mr. Igor Luksic Prime Minister and Mr. Srdan Milic, Chairman of the Socialist People's Party and Leader of the Opposition.
Energy agreement between Azerbaijan & Bulgaria at the Crans Montana Forum
October 3, 2011:
The Crans Montana Forum, in total discretion and far from the spotlights, is proud to have contributed for 27 years to strengthening the Economic Cooperation between numerous Countries.
Recently, in Brussels, the Crans Montana Forum patronized an important meeting between Mr. Traicho Traiko, Minister of Economy & Energy of Bulgaria and Mr. Natiq Aliyev, Minister of Energy & Industry of Azerbaijan.
During this meeting both countries decided on a gas supply cooperation agreement. Azeri State Oil & Gas Company SOCAR and Bulgaria’s Bulgartransgaz are now discussing the final details related to this contract (news published according to the wish of both Parties)
Security of Energy Infrastructure : the Côte d'Ivoire will join the Global Security Forum with an impressive delegation
September 26, 2011:
One of the key topics of the forthcoming Homeland and Global Security Forum to take place in Geneva next November 2011 is the Security of Energy Infrastructure around the World. PETROCI, the national Oil Company of Côte d'Ivoire is among the Partners of the Forum. Côte d'Ivoire will be represented by an impressive delegation headed by Mr. Charles Diby Koffi Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Adama Toungara Minister of Mining, Oil and Energy and Mr. Daniel Gnangni, Managing Director of PETROCI .
The UN join the Homeland and Security Forum in Geneva (Switzerland)
September 22, 2011:
On the occasion of the 13th International Summit on Transnational Crime and Homeland and Security Forum to take place in Geneva in November 2011, the UNITED NATIONS will take an active part in the proceedings. We are proud to welcome Mr. Kasper Ege, Associate Political Officer at the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force Office (CTITF) in the UN Department of Political Affairs.
Founding a “NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF VALUES” - Extraordinary Meeting in Geneva
September 14, 2011:
In the framework of 13th International Summit on Transnational Crime, an Extraordinary Meeting devoted to the Good Governance will take place in Geneva (Switzerland), November 17, 2011. The World Leader OBERTHUR Technologies and its Experts will address the audience on the following topic : THE "NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF VALUES" OR IMPROVING THE IMAGE AND REPUTATION OF A COUNTRY THANKS TO THE SECURIZATION OF ITS FINANCIAL INCOME AND MEANS OF PAYMENT.
This meeting is of the highest interest for Ministers of Finance, Governors of Central Banks and their Experts, but not only. Indeed, these issues are relevant for each Ministries and Governmental Agencies since Good Governance is an ambition requiring the involvement of the whole Administration.Security at Sea : Special Programme on the occasion of 2011 Summit on Transnational Crime in Geneva (Switzerland)
September 2, 2011:
A Special Programme dedicated to Maritime Security will take place November 18-19 in the framework of the forthcoming Summit in Geneva, with the participation of the most renowned Experts representing the world's leading Security companies, including EADS and its subsidiary CASSIDIAN.
The maritime dimension today is more strategic than ever: 90% of good transportation is made by sea - the increase of the traffic - the protection of maritime borders against globalised clandestine immigration - the insecurity of certain seas because of piracy - all kind trafficking or illegal fishery are the powerful driving factors, the root causes, of the very recent development - since the beginning of this decade - of the maritime security market.
Maritime security missions are sovereign duties of State, and still today remain mainly a national exclusive right - Globalisation made possible the development of new opportunities, along with new threats, across and through those large spaces -States will therefore increasingly open to a more global and highly integrated way of addressing it, incorporating their national achievements and peculiarities.
Following the general trend of security issues, maritime security issues span civil and military scopes - the search for appropriate solutions requires both civil and military expertise, expertise that can only be provided by large multidisciplinary companies - combining spatial, aerial and surface means, in a global but modular response, is the only way to provide customized solutions to each State's specific constraints.
After 26 years, adapting the Crans Montana Forum's motto : COMMITTED TO A MORE HUMANE AND IMPARTIAL WORLD.
August 31, 2011:
Since the very beginning of their activities, the Fondation du Forum Universale and the Crans Montana Forum adopted the following motto " Committed to a more humane World". This motto made the Forum unique as anyone else thought only of profit and finance. Indeed experience has showned that the humane dimension is the most important in our today's World. The ones who kept and keep ignoring the humane aspect of the World affairs are today intellectualy located in a new "Coblence" as the royalists were during the French Revolution ! They have no credibility and no future.
A new momentum recently occurred : the Revolution which started in the Arab World at the beginning of the year 2011. It is not only an Arab Spring but a World Revolution, driven by the young generations, which will impact every Country around the World at a degree or an other ! It is not a May 68 as the "Coblence Residents" thought for a while, it is a Tsunami !
Globally the young generations are looking and will fight for an impartial State, the end of the corruption and a fair management of Public affairs. So far, following a proposal of its Chairman, Amb. Jean-Paul Carteron, the Board of the Forum decided that, starting in 2011, the new motto of the Crans Montana Forum will be COMMITTED TO A MORE HUMANE AND IMPARTIAL WORLD.
Statement by the Crans Montana Forum on the arrest of Yulia Tymoshenko in Ukraine
August 26, 2011:
On behalf of the Fondation du Forum's Board, Amb. Jean-Paul Carteron, Chairman of the Crans Montana Forum made today the following statement: "We are extremely concerned by reports of events in Pechersk District Court, culminating in the arrest of Yulia Tymoshenko, former Prime Minister and Leader of the Batkivschyna Party. The Crans Montana Forum and its constituents underline the need for fair, transparent and independent legal processes to avoid any perception of a policy of selective justice. These events are therefore a cause for concern about the state of the rule of law in Ukraine. The Crans Montana Forum which has been continuously working since 1989 for the implementation of Democracy in Eastern Europe reiterates its concerns about the high standards which are expected from a country aspiring to political association with the EU".
June 2012 ! Join the 23rd annual Crans Montana Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan on "WHICH ENERGY FOR WHICH WORLD" ?
July 8, 2011:
From June 27 to July 1st, 2012, on the invitation of President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, the 23rd annual session of the Crans Montana Forum will take place in Baku (Azerbaijan) to address the topic WHICH ENERGY FOR WHICH WORLD ? Our Founder and Chairman Amb. Jean-Paul Carteron was in Azerbaijan last week to sign the official agreement with the President's Administration. More in the few weeks to come on this website.
Working for a better World and taking advantage of the today's most important Industrial Market : Energy Access and Security + Renewables
July 8, 2011:
The Crans Montana Forum will organize its yearly African session in Brussels (Belgium) March 7 to 10, 2012 dedicated to the World Economic Integration of Africa with an important focus on Energy Security and Renewables. This event will host the World majors in Energy and Renewable Energy. The Programme will include a number of Corporate and Technical Presentations in order for the African Governments to get more acquainted with the last technologies.
The Bulgarian Government commends the Crans Montana Forum's key role in Energy Cooperation
July 7, 2011:
On June 23, 2011, a special session on Energy Cooperation took place in Brussels, organized by the Crans Montana Forum. Our Chairman, Amb. Jean-Paul Carteron received today an official letter from Mr. Peter Poptchev, Bulgarian Ambassador at Large for Energy Security and Coordinator for EU Nabucco Project quoting "this year's Forum has contributed to the cause of the Nabucco Gas Pipeline Project more than most energy conferences on the topic in the past 12 months".
Iraq at the June 2011 Crans Montana Forum : an important Delegation will be taking part !
June 19, 2011:
Iraq is getting out of its problems and will be soon and again "the" Regional Power. Numerous opportunities for Business and Foreign Investment are available and we are pleased to welcome, on the occasion of the June 2011 Forum in Brussels, a huge Delegation (Officials and Private Sector) headed by Mr. Rowsch Nouri Shaways Deputy Prime Minister and including key Business Decision makers, among them : Mr. Sabah Allawi, Chairman of the Board of the Trans Iraq Bank, Mr. Al Jiboori Founding Member of Dar Al-Kaiser General Contracting & Commercial Agency, Mr. Abdul Raheem Founding Member of the Shemesh Group Oil Services etc.
A working lunch "Iraq" is scheduled on June 24.
Commissioner Günther Oettinger at the Crans Montana Forum
June 15, 2011:
Energy is really the major today's concern for Europe and the rest of the World. European Commissioner Günther Oettinger will attend the official opening session of the 22nd annual Crans Montana Forum to welcome Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, and his delegation.
Algiers – General assembly of the Civil Society's stakeholders : the National Economic and Social Council invites the Crans Montana Forum as Guest of Honour
June 14, 2011:
June 14, 2011 : Our Chairman and Founder, Amb. Jean-Paul Carteron is the Guest of Honour of Mr. Mohamed Seghir Babès, President of the CNES, on the occasion of the General State of Civil Society taking place under the High Patronage of Mr. Abdelaziz Bouteflika, President of the Republic.
Next week, Mr. Babès will lead an important Delegation of Businesses on the occasion of the 22nd Annual Session of the Forum, to take place in Brussels (Belgium) from June 22 to 25, 2011. Algeria’s most important Groups, including Sonatrach, will be attending.
Council on World Public Affairs : August 18 to 21, 2011 - annual meeting in Crans-Montana (Switzerland)
June 12, 2011:
August 18 to 21, 2011 : the Council on World Public Affairs will gather in Crans-Montana (Switzerland) as every year. The number of Participants is limited to 40 ! Registration is now urgent. Please proceed sending a message to info@cmf.ch
Special June 2011 Crans Montana Forum's Gold Medal Promotion
June 9, 2011:
On the occasion of the 22nd Crans Montana Forum to take place in Brussels June 22 to 25, 2011
- Mrs Mehriban Aliyeva
First Lady of Azerbaijan
First Lady of Azerbaijan
will be presented with the Forum's GOLD MEDAL.
The Official Ceremony will take place on June 24 in Brussels, chaired by Mrs. Irina Bokova, Director General of UNESCO.
Yamoussoukro - May 21,2011 - Inauguration of the President of Côte d'Ivoire
May 23, 2011:
Mr. Jean-Paul Carteron, President and Founder of the Crans Montana Forum was invited as a Special Guest on the occasion of the inauguration of the President of Côte d'Ivoire in Yamoussoukro. Mr Carteron had private talks with Mr. Alassane Ouattara, Mr. Denis Sassou-Nguesso President of Congo, Mr. Mahamadou Issoufou President of Niger, Mr. Blaise Compaoré President of Faso, Mr. Bédié Former President of Côte d'Ivoire, Mr. Raila Odinga Prime Minister of Kenya and Mr. Lansana Kouyate Former Prime Minister of Guinea.
Ruud Lubbers invites our Founder and Chairman, Amb. Jean-Paul Carteron to join the Berlin World Culture Festival
May 16, 2011:
On July 2 and 3, 2011, our Chairman, Amb. Jean-Paul Carteron will join the World Culture Festival to take place in Berlin (Germany) on the personal invitation of Prof. Ruud Lubbers former Prime Minister of Netherlands and Co-founder of the Earth Charter Initiative. On this occasion, Mr. Carteron will be the Guest of Honor of the Festival and the Keynote Speaker of the World Forum on Ethics in Business to take place also during this major event.
The Securization of Public Income and Payments : meeting of Ministers of Finance and Governors of Central Bank
May 4, 2011:
On the occasion of the 22nd yearly session of the Crans Montana Forum, an extraordinary meeting of Ministers of Finance and Governors of Central Banks will be organized on June 24, 2011 in Brussels. OBERTHUR Technologies and its Experts will address the audience on the following topic : THE "NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF VALUES" OR IMPROVING THE IMAGE AND REPUTATION OF A COUNTRY THANKS TO THE SECURIZATION OF ITS FINANCIAL INCOME AND MEANS OF PAYMENT : BANKNOTES AND DOCUMENTS FOR A FAIR MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Azerbaijan, our 2011 Guest Country : an impressive industrial development - a key destination for Business and Foreign Investment
April 21, 2011:
Azerbaijan is considered as the most important success in its Region as far as Economic Development, Social and Political Progress are concerned. An important and high level delegation from Baku will attend the Forum to address many issues including Energy and Food Industry. The delegation will include : Mr. Elmar Mammadyarov Minister of Foreign affairs, Mr. Natig Aliyev Minister of Industry and Energy, Mr. Ali Abbasov Minister of Communications and Information Technologies, Mr. Huseyngulu Baghirov Minister of Ecology and Natural resources, Mr. Abulfas Garayev Minister of Culture, Mr. Azad Rahimov Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Shahmar Movsumov Executive Director of the State Oil Fund, Mr. Elshad Nasirov Vice-President of the State Oil Company, Mr. Jahangir Hajiyev Chairman of the International Bank.
Azerbaijan has led CIS countries in terms of GDP growth and other indices for some years. The country has immense potential for generic market development due to favorable natural conditions, a good investment climate and State policies concentrated on intensively supporting non-oil sector development. According to UN forecasts, Azerbaijan will continue leading the CIS in 2010 as the Country enjoying the most dynamic Economic development. GDP growth hit 6.1% in Azerbaijan in 2009 on the backdrop of a slumping GDP in the CIS as a whole. Azerbaijan was admitted as the number-one reformer among 181 countries, according to the World Bank Doing Business Report 2009.
The Azerbaijan Investment Company and the EBRD invested 5.400.000 $ in the Dairy industry. The project's cost is of 12.000.000 $ including the development of a new factory and milk-processing facility and the reconstruction of an older plant. Plans include putting into operation a white salt production factory. Its output is 60,000 tons annually. A major Company recently spent 40.000.000 Euro on constructing a new farm, a package production factory and an ice-cream production factory. The Azerbaijan Investment Company is investing $15 million in poultry farming. Capital investment permit the reconstruction of 14 farms and the installation of modern equipment.
President Ilham Aliyev will be the Guest of Honour and Azerbaijan the Guest Country of the yearly and 22nd Crans Montana Forum in Brussels (June 2011)
April 10, 2011:
Mr. Ilham Aliyev President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva First Lady of Azerbaijan and Chairperson of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation will be the Guests of Honour of the forthcoming and 22nd yearly Crans Montana Forum to take place in Brussels (Belgium) June 22 to 25, 2011.
On this occasion President I. Aliyev will be presented with the PRIX DE LA FONDATION 2011 and the First Lady with the Forum's Gold Medal.
Condolences of the Crans Montana Forum's President and Board to the President of Côte d'Ivoire and the People of Côte d'Ivoire
April 4, 2011:
Chairman Jean-Paul Carteron and the Board of the Crans Montana Forum would like to express to the President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire and the First Lady, Mr. and Mrs. A. Ouattara their sincere condolences and heartful compassion on these most horrible circumstances which plunge into mourning the whole Country. The price for Democracy is too high and paid with blood and tears ! We wish them endurance and God's protection.
PRIX DE LA FONDATION 2011 : Annual Forum's Promotion
March 30, 2011:
By special decision on March 30, 2011, the Board of the Crans Montana Forum awarded with the PRIX DE LA FONDATION 2011 :
- Mr. Ilham Aliyev President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
- Mr. Alassane Ouattara President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
- H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Founder of International Association for Human Values
- Mr. Adrian Nastase Former Prime Minister of Romania
- Mr. Philippe Maystadt President of the European Investment Bank
- Mr. Tahar Benjelloun Psychologist & Writer
- Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas Former Executive Director of ECOWAS and Secretary General of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States
- Mr. Richard Holbrooke Ambassador of the United States of America (posthumously)
The Award Ceremony will take place during the 22nd annual Crans Montana Forum in Brussels (Belgium), June 22 to 25, 2011.
22nd annual meeting of June 2011 : a major Revolution has started - what will be the tomorrow's World ?
February 25, 2011:
The World was trying to get out of a major Economic and Financial crisis. The related challenges were perceived as historical and the most important ones that Governments and Companies had ever to face ! But it was definitely a short term view… Since the very first days of 2011 a very strong wind is blowing on the World, starting with the Middle East and Africa. Indeed we must admit that we are facing a Revolution but a new type of Revolution; a Revolution made by the young generations suffering from the perverse impact of globalization, the mismanagement of public affairs and an absence of political alternation. It will be a major change for the World and no Country will escape to some degree. Will Governments have the will, the moral legitimacy and the means of addressing such challenges ? Will the international Private sector adapt its Business development models in order to establish a more ethical and equitable World ? The June 2011 annual Crans Montana Forum will be an open debate between Government Officials, International Organizations and Businesses, trying to shape what our World could be tomorrow…
2011 Meeting of the Crans Montana Forum in Crans-Montana (Switzerland) - Council on World Public Affairs
January 27, 2011:
The next meeting of the Crans Montana Forum High Level Panel, Council on World Public Affairs, will take place, as usual, in Crans-Montana (Switzerland), August 18 to 21, 2011. The number of Participants is limited to 40 ! More information contacting info@cmf.ch
South-South Cooperation Forum : Special Nominations - PRIX DE LA FONDATION 2011
January 23, 2011:
Will be presented with the PRIX DE LA FONDATION 2011 :
- Mrs. Dominique Ouattara, First Lady of Côte d'Ivoire
- Mrs. Emine Erdogan, Spouse of the Turkish Prime Minister
- Mr. Rayla A. Odinga, Prime Minister of Kenya. Mr. Odinga is a key actor of the Kenyan Democratic stabilization and a brilliant international negotiator despite the difficulties to find the ways of Peace and Justice
- Mr. Hamid Temmar, Minister of Prospective and Statistics, People's Democratic Republic of Algeria
- Mr. George Forrest, Chairman & Founder of George Forrest International SA will be also presented with the PRIX DE LA FONDATION 2011 during the South-South Crans Montana Forum to take place in Brussels (Belgium) February 16 to 19, 2011. Mr. Forrest is indeed one of the major Businesses operating in Africa who fights for transparency, a fair management of natural resources and the implementation of Ethics in Business.
Mr. Didier Reynders, Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Belgium will chair the Official Ceremony.
Mrs. Alassane Ouattara, First Lady of the Ivory Coast will be the Guest of Honour of the South-South Cooperation Forum
January 12, 2011:
Mrs. Allasane Ouattara, First Lady of the Ivory Coast will be among the Guests of Honour of the forthcoming South-South Cooperation Forum to take place in Brussels (Belgium) Feb. 16 to 19, 2011. On this very occasion, she will be presented with the PRIX DE LA FONDATION.
Mr. Iyad Allawi, Guest of Honor of the February 2011 Arab-African Crans Montana Forum in Brussels.
December 22, 2010:
Mr. Iyad Allawi, Al-Iraqiyya Leader & Head of the National Council for Strategic Policies of Iraq, will be Guest of Honor of the February 2011 Arab-African Crans Montana Forum in Brussels.
Mr. Allawi will be heading an Iraqi delegation composed of Officials and Business Leaders. This will be a great opportunity for our Participants to learn more about the new business opportunities in Iraq.
Matching Romania’s Services supply for optimal use of traditional and renewable Energy resources with the Business demand in the Arab-African Region.
December 16, 2010:
On February 17, 2011 an extraordinary Programme will take place in the framework of the South-South Cooperation Forum to take place in Brussels (Belgium) with the cooperation of the Romanian National Association of Exporters and Importers (ANEIR) and the Export Import Bank of Romania (EximBank SA). Numerous Businesses from Romania will attend. A presentation of the Romanian Energy Sector will be organized.
A great man left us... Richard Holbrooke passed away and we will miss him !
December 15, 2010:
Ambassador Richard Holbrooke left us... Without notice as everything in his life ! The Crans Montana Forum will miss him. He used to attend our Forums, especially when he was in charge of the Balkans issue. Our Chairman & Founder Amb. Jean-Paul Carteron worked with him to reach this key international accord - see on picture on our homepage -. Indeed the same year, the Forum organized a special meeting in Malta, gathering all Heads of State duly concerned by Bosnia-Herzegovina. Later the two men met again in Cyprus as Richard Holbrooke was the Special Presidential Emissary in charge of the Island. On the occasion of the 22nd yearly session of the Crans Montana Forum in June 2011, Amb. R. Holbrooke will be posthumously awarded with the PRIX DE LA FONDATION.
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Strategic alliance between the Crans Montana Forum, the Romanian National Association of Exporters and Importers and the Export Import Bank of Romania
November 25, 2010:
On November 16, 2010 an important "Accord de Partenariat" has been signed between the Romanian National Association of Exporters and Importers (ANEIR) and the Export Import Bank of Romania (EximBank SA) on one hand and the Crans Montana Forum on the other hand. This strategic alliance aims to promote the Romanian Industry around the World thanks to the huge potential of the Crans Montana Forum's activities. Ask for more at info@cmf.ch
Official visit to the United Arab Emirates
November 23, 2010:
Our Chairman & Founder Amb. Jean-Paul Carteron paid an official visit to Abu Dhabi. On this very occasion he awarded H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces with the Crans Montana Forum's Gold Medal. He was also invited to award the Winner of the 2010 Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Prix with the gold Medal at the end of the competition - see featured photos -
OFID and CMF address the topic ENERGY POVERTY - a key issue for Peace, Stability and Development - Can Industry lead the necessary change ?
November 9, 2010:
On April 28 and 29, 2011 the Crans Montana Forum and OFID organize, at the headquarters of OFID in Vienna a High Level Panel - by invitation only and limited to 70 persons (the world’s CEOs of Energy leading companies, Heads of Government, Ministers, key Members of Parliament and Representatives of International Organizations)-. The aim of the Panel is, among others, to demonstrate that market based solutions and PPPs work and help in implementing sustainable solutions, find the ways of implementing a close cooperation, in a climate of confidence, between Governments and the Private sector, exchange with Governments on the development of sustainable Business models to be applied to rural Energy production and distribution, boost effective Investment in Energy activities by adapting the schemes to limited private investment and involving local entrepreneurs and communities
Launching the forthcoming and 22nd yearly Crans Montana Forum to take place in Brussels June 22 to 25, 2011
November 8, 2010:
Launching the forthcoming and 22nd yearly Crans Montana Forum to take place in Brussels June 22 to 25, 2011, our Chairman and Founder, Amb. Jean-Paul Carteron stated : " The World is trying to get out of a major Economic and Financial crisis. The today's challenges are historical and the most important ones that Governments and Companies had ever to face ! Will we take advantage of the past disasters for shaping a better Business Environment ? Will Governments have the will and the means of addressing such a challenge ? Will the international Private sector adapt its Business development policies in order to establish a safer, fair et stronger Economy ? How will the European Union address the challenges of a definitely emerging Africa and of an increased and new role of South America and the Arab Finance ?"
Crans Montana Forum and ISESCO propose a jointly organized Extraordinary Forum in Rabat (Morocco) on the new Business models and the Islamic Countries' Economies
November 3, 2010:
March 28 to 31, 2011 in Rabat (Morocco) at the Headquarters of ISESCO will take place an extraordinary Forum co-organized by the Crans Montana Forum and ISESCO on TOWARDS NEW BUSINESS MODELS BASED ON ETHICS & ECONOMIC INTELLIGENCE - THE ISLAMIC FINANCE AND THE WORLD AFTER THE FINANCIAL CRISIS - INCREASING THE INTERNATIONAL ROLE OF ISLAMIC WORLD’S BUSINESS. This meeting, taking place at the highest level of Government Officials and Business will be organized in a very limited and restricted framework.
Prime Minister Viktor Stepanovitch Tchernomyrdine passed away...
November 3, 2010:
Mr. Viktor Stepanovitch Tchernomyrdine just passed away. He was a old and good friend of the Crans Montana Forum since 1992 ! We considered him as one the Founders of our Organization. On the occasion of his visit to the Forum in Switzerland, he was presented with the Prix de la Fondation by Mr. Jean-Pascal Delamuraz President of the Swiss Confederation.
Extraordinary High Level Panel in Brussels : The Tourism Industry and the Terror Threat - Assessment and Action Plan
November 2, 2010:
On Feb. 19, 2011 in Brussels (Belgium), the Crans Montana-Institute is organizing an extraordinary Meeting placed under the authority of Mr. Jean-Louis Bruguière Judge specialized in the Fight against Terrorism (1976-2007) and EU Representative for the Fight against Financing Terrorism - TFTP (2008-2010) with the participation of a team of key World Experts from various Intelligence, Police and Justice Administrations to address the topic : The Tourism Industry and the Terror Threat - Assessment and Action Plan. Ask for more at info@cmf.ch
Delegations from around the World attended the 12th International Summit on Transnational Crime in Geneva, Oct. 27 to 30, 2010
October 18, 2010:
More than 130 Countries and International Organizations attended the 12th International Summit on Transnational Crime which took place in Geneva, Oct. 27 to 30, 2010.