Young Global Leaders
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon becomes member of Foundation Board YGL.
Crown Prince Haakon has been an active member of Young Global Leaders (YGL) since 2005. YGL is a public interest, not-for-profit and independent organization of young global leaders from culture, faith, politics, business, academia, media and society at large. The Crown Prince’s term ended in 2010, and he has now become a new member of The Foundation Board of YGL. The Foundation Board is the supreme body of the Foundation.
The Foundation Board
The Foundation Board has the powers to approve the strategies of YGL, to appoint and remove members of the Foundations committees, to nominate the Auditors and to approve the annual report and the annual accounts. Klaus Schwab , the founder of World Economic Forum, is chairman of the Board.
Global Redesign Initiative
Crown Prince Haakon chaired the YGL work group for the Global Redesign Initiative since 2009. This task was concluded with the presentation of the report in Doha, Quatar May 30 2010.
Becoming a member of The Foundation Board is a continuation of The Crown Prince's involvement and commitment to WEF, YGL and GRI.
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Rio: Klippfisk
Crown Prince Haakon offers the Brazilians a taste of Norwegian cod. Foto: Pilar Olivares, Reuters/NTB scanpixPhoto 1 of 8 -
Toronto: Medtech
The Crown Prince and Crown Princess had the opportunity to see several examples of new health technology at Toronto Medtech. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpixPhoto 2 of 8 -
Stranda: Ski
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Stranda: Pizza
Crown Prince Haakon visits the pizza production facility in Stranda. Photo: Cornelius Poppe / NTB scanpixPhoto 4 of 8 -
Slush 2016
Crown Prince Haakon opens Nordic Showcase. Photo: Christian Lagaard, the Royal CourtPhoto 5 of 8 -
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Tine
Crown Prince Haakon speaking with a TINE employee at Kalbakken. Photo: Gorm Kallestad, NTB scanpixPhoto 7 of 8 -
Oslo Innovation Week: VR
The Crown Prince and Crown Princess got the chance to try VR goggles during Oslo Innovation Week. Photo: Vidar Ruud / NTB scanpixPhoto 8 of 8
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