Boao Forum for Asia 

Boao Forum for Asia 

Part of: GS Prelims and GS –II – International Relations 

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Boao Forum for Asia (BFA)

• Headquarter: China
• It is an international organization jointly initiated by 29 member states.
• It holds its annual conference in Boao, Hainan, China on a regular basis.
• Founding purpose: To promote economic integration in Asia. 
• Mission: To pool positive energy for the development of Asia and the world.
• First conference: Feb. 26-27, 2001 
• It is modelled on the World Economic Forum held annually in Davos, Switzerland.