Leveraging Technology for Development – Democratization of Technolgy by Amb Debnath Shaw

Technology is an important factor for global development. Development is a core issue for the Global South, many of whose members are being left behind in achieving their Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The key factors behind this unequal state of affairs are technology, finance and information. Thomas Friedman has argued, that the era of globalisation…

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India’s Growth Story by Amb Ashok Sajjanhar

Democracy, Development, Demand & Decisiveness India’s multi-faceted progress and growth, particularly over the last decade, has been truly remarkable setting it in a highly promising position to achieve its aspirational goal of ‘’Viksit Bharat’’ (Developed India) by 2047 when it celebrates the centenary of its independence. In 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spearheaded the victory…

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Act East Policy for MEA Rajiv Bhatia

India’s Act East Policy (AEP) enjoys high priority in the nation’s foreign policy architecture.  This is evident from the efforts and resources devoted to building relations with the region and addressing diverse issues of humanitarian assistance, maritime security, economic cooperation, and power balancing faced by the region’s states. India’s leaders and diplomats participate – actively…

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‘I was speechless’: St. Albert protest condemned by community leaders, RCMP now investigating

A protest held by three people northwest of Edmonton over the weekend is being investigated by RCMP who said investigators are consulting with the Mounties’ hate crimes co-ordinator on the case. Janet Glockler-Hooke told 880 CHED she was headed to a mall in St. Albert, Alta., on Saturday and when she turned into the parking…

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Ontario assessing how ruling by province’s top court could impact endangered species litigation

A complicated legal battle involving a North Bay construction company accused of damaging a threatened species habitat has come to an end — for now. Last week, Ontario’s Court of Appeal rejected the province’s attempt to reopen the government’s case against Consolidated Homes Limited.  It’s an outcome Crown lawyers feared could hurt their ability to prosecute future…

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‘Our own voice’: Organization supporting Indigenous journalists launches in Canada

Five veteran Indigenous journalists have launched a new organization dedicated to supporting and representing fellow First Nations, Metis and Inuit storytellers. The Indigenous Media Association of Canada, or IMAC, will represent Indigenous journalists and media at the federal level, push for better coverage of Indigenous communities by mainstream media and advocate for the implementation of…

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