World Leaders have converged in Davos, Switzerland for the annual World Economic Forum 2017.

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The forum focuses on the 4th industrial revolution, sustainable economic growth, trade facilitation as some of the key highlights of the event.

Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Adan Mohamed, who is also a member of the Forums Stewards Board on the Future of Production, is Kenya’s representative at the summit.

The CS will to speak at the Global alliance for Trade facilitation session, the future of production; exploring regional strategies, the Trade Ministerial session, the International Trade and Investment session as well as hold a number of bilateral meetings with business leaders, investors and Government representatives.

“This forum is important in addressing critical economic drivers such as global Trade and Investment. Addressing trade facilitation for instance is a critical enabler that aims to ensure smooth and faster movement of goods across borders, simplified trade procedures, rules and regulations, easily accessible information on trade procedures and information upon consolidated publication of Trade information, enhanced customs cooperation among Members,” said Mohamed.