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Borge Brende

Director · Partnership for Digital Access in Africa INC

Director at Partnership for Digital Access in Africa INC. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 1 organization on the Form 990 record.

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Reported as Director of Partnership for Digital Access in Africa INC, based in New York, NY.
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Biography Web-sourced

Børge Brende is a Norwegian politician and diplomat who served as President and CEO of the World Economic Forum from 2017 until his resignation on 26 February 2026. He previously held senior ministerial positions in the Norwegian government, including Minister of Foreign Affairs (2013–2017), Minister of the Environment (2001–2004), and Minister of Trade and Industry (2004–2005).

Brende was Secretary General of Red Cross Norway (2009–2011) and Chairman of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development (2003–2004).

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2017–2026 (WEF President/CEO)
Education
  • and history) · NTNU Trondheim (BA in economics, law

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Partnership for Digital Access in Africa INC Director · $1.1M revenue · New York, NYPDAA SERVES TO ASSIST AND ACCELERATE INSTITUTIONS IN ACHIEVING THE GOAL OF DOUBLING THE NUMBER OF AFRICANS CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET TO 1 BILLION BY…Filed FY2024 · Source: Form 990, Part VII

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Other people named Borge Brende

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Borge Brende 1 organization · Cologny, NYWorld Economic Forum

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CEO · FY2024
$161K
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Co-Chair · FY2024
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Co-Chair · FY2024
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Co-Chair · FY2024
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Co-Chair Thru Nov 2024 · FY2024
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Vice-Chairman · FY2024
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Vice-Chairman · FY2024
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Secretary · FY2024
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Director · FY2024
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Director · FY2024
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Director · FY2024
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Director · FY2024

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