Has Switzerland Gone from Role Model to Average State?
Once built around the idea of shared prosperity and respect for cultural diversity, Switzerland's reputation and image may be changing. Many outsiders now see the country as increasingly self-centred and falling short in its contributions to solving the world's problems.
1) What accounts for this shift in perceptions?
2) What will it take for Switzerland to retain its status as a role model?
3) Will Switzerland need to change its policies on financial markets and development?
Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Nestlé, Switzerland; Member of the Foundation Board of the World Economic Forum
Pascal Couchepin, Federal Councillor of Home Affairs of the Swiss Confederation
Thomas Held, Director, Avenir Suisse - A Think Tank for Switzerland, Switzerland
Setri Nyomi, General Secretary, World Alliance of Reformed Churches, Ghana
Peter Steiner, Chairman of the Board, Karl Steiner, Switzerland
Heiner Studer, Präsident der Evangelischen und Unabhängigen Fraktion, Switzerland
Peter Ulrich, Director, Institute for Business Ethics, University of St Gallen, Switzerland
Introduced by
Patrick Chappatte, Editorial Cartoonist, Globe Cartoon, Switzerland
Moderated by
Roger de Weck, Columnist, Switzerland
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