LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate The World Economic Forum Left-Center Biased based on advocacy for positions that moderately align with the political left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: Switzerland
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: EXCELLENT
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1971, The World Economic Forum (WEF) is a Swiss nonprofit foundation based in Cologny, Geneva. Recognized by the Swiss authorities as an international body, its mission is cited as “committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic, and other leaders of society to shape global, regional, and industry agendas.”
Read our profile on Swiss Media and Government.
Funded by / Ownership
The World Economic Forum is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization (NGO) funded primarily through donations, membership dues, and participation fees. The board of trustees consists of notable figures such as former Democratic Vice President Al Gore, Jack Ma, and Klaus Schwab. The WEF has been criticized for its lack of transparency with funding.
Analysis / Bias
The World Economic Forum website features information about their agenda, initiatives, and events. The website also features articles from a globalist perspective endorsing healthcare protections and concerns for climate change.
WEF’s website generally produces quality, in-depth reports and initiatives related to global economic reform. All information is well-sourced, factual, and presented with minimal bias in wording such as this Climate refugee – the world’s forgotten victims.
Editorially, WEF leans moderately left with its advocacy for global universal healthcare and environmental issues such as climate change. Further, when covering USA policies, they tend to favor the progressive left with stories like this: Why Juneteenth matters everywhere in the world. In conclusion, the WEF is factual in reporting and holds a moderate liberal/progressive perspective.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The World Economic Forum Left-Center Biased based on advocacy for positions that moderately align with the political left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 6/28/2017) Updated (10/17/2022)
Source: https://www.weforum.org/
Last Updated on July 1, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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