Family Businesses Shine at Davos WEF on Governance and Sustainability

The World Economic Forum's latest edition in Davos, held last week under the theme "A Spirit of Dialogue," drew up to 3,000 government leaders, economists, business executives, and civil society representatives. The gathering reinforced the forum's role as a key global platform for discussions among governments, companies, and citizens on major medium- and long-term challenges facing the world.

Among the participants were representatives from family business organizations worldwide, who actively joined sessions to examine trends, forge alliances, and debate global guidelines. Alfonso Líbano Daurella, president of the Family Business Network (FBN) and a member of Andorra's Family Business Association (EFA), took part in global sessions and panels focused on governance, sustainability, and long-term strategy.

Discussions highlighted how family businesses integrate ethics, sustainability, and forward-looking vision as competitive strengths, helping address global issues like sustainability and market trust. Participants noted that these companies are evolving into more proactive strategic platforms, with greater emphasis on sound governance, succession planning, and responsible investments.

Beyond economic and social topics, the Davos 2026 event featured key speeches from political and corporate leaders, including heads of state and business heads, covering areas from geopolitics to technological innovation.