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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announces data center and AI partnership with Indian companies
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has unveiled a $3 billion investment in cloud and AI infrastructure in India, alongside partnerships with key organisations across sectors such as healthcare, finance, education, and public services.
Collaborations include RailTel for AI-driven rail and public sector transformation, Apollo Hospitals for healthcare copilots, and Bajaj Finserv to drive financial AI innovation. Mahindra Group will launch an AI division, while upGrad aims to train 1 million STEM learners in AI by 2025. Microsoft partnered with India AI to establish AI Productivity Labs, skill 500,000 individuals by 2026, and support 100,000 developers. The initiatives highlight India’s growing role in global AI leadership.
Read the original article here: https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-announces-data-center-and-ai-partnership-with-indian-companies/ar-AA1xap8b?ocid=BingNewsBrowse
Kalp Foundation, Gambia’s Communication & Digital Economy Ministry partner to build Digital Public Infrastructure
The Kalp Foundation, a non-profit focused on blockchain technology for inclusive growth, has partnered with The Gambia to launch Gambia One, a blockchain-powered digital public infrastructure platform. The initiative aims to modernise government operations, digitise public services, and provide blockchain training for government leaders and youth.
Tapan Sangal, Founder of Kalp Foundation, called the collaboration a milestone in creating scalable and transparent solutions for equitable growth. Hon Lamin Jabbi, Minister of Communications & Digital Economy, highlighted its potential to build an inclusive, citizen-focused digital ecosystem. This partnership marks a significant step in The Gambia’s digital transformation and Kalp Foundation’s global vision for sustainable, blockchain-driven development.
Read the original article here: https://www.dnaindia.com/technology/report-kalp-foundation-and-the-ministry-of-communication-and-digital-economy-of-the-gambia-forge-first-of-its-kind-partnership-to-build-digital-public-infrastructure-for-inclusive-growth-3125952
VA Tech Wabag wins INR 700 cr wastewater treatment order in Zambia
VA Tech Wabag, an Indian water technology company, has secured a significant INR 700 crore Design, Build, and Operate (DBO) contract from the Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company in Zambia. This project, funded by the European Investment Bank and Germany’s KfW, involves the construction of two state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plants in Ngwerere and Chunga, with capacities of 54 MLD and 19 MLD. The project timeline includes a 36-month construction phase, followed by a two-year operation and maintenance period.
In a notable commitment to sustainability, these plants will incorporate innovative energy solutions such as biogas and solar power to meet the majority of their energy requirements. Guhan Kandasamy, Head of Sales & Marketing (Africa) at Wabag, emphasized the transformative impact this project will have on Zambia’s water infrastructure and its potential to enhance the quality of life for local citizens. Wabag’s success in securing this contract was attributed to its competitive pricing and advanced technical proposal, further solidifying its presence in the African market.
This project aligns closely with Zambia’s ongoing efforts to improve its water and sanitation systems, addressing critical needs within the community. It also serves to reinforce Wabag’s reputation as a leader in providing sustainable water solutions. By undertaking this significant infrastructure development, Wabag is committed to contributing to Africa’s water management capabilities and improving public health through enhanced sanitation facilities.
Read the original article here: https://www.businessworld.in/article/va-tech-wabag-wins-rs-700-cr-wastewater-treatment-order-in-zambia-543261
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Bangladesh’s Fashion Startup Evolution | Webinar Recording
The webinar explores how Fabraex, a budding Bangladeshi fashion startup, bridges the gap between traditional and modern fashion by empowering locals with unique designs. CEO Saqlain presents on Fabraex’s challenges and opportunities, highlighting their stylish, ethical, and affordable fashion fabrics.
Bangladesh’s Fashion Startup Evolution
Join us for an exciting webinar that will take you on a journey through the world of Fabraex – a budding Bangladeshi fashion brand with a fresh perspective on blending cultural heritage with contemporary style. Founded by the visionary Fahim Khandkar and driven by the leadership of CEO Saklain bin Salim, Fabraex is a young startup on a mission to empower individuals to embrace their authentic identities through fashion.
Fireside chat with Dr Indrajit Coomaraswamy: Lessons to be learnt from Sri Lanka’s recent economic crisis | Webinar Recording
The ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka offers important lessons for policymakers globally. In a thought-provoking fireside chat, Julia Charlton chair of the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce speaks with Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy, former Governor of Sri Lanka’s Central Bank, to analyse the origins and impacts of the crisis, along with Sri Lanka’s path to recovery.
Commonwealth Secretariat Strategic Plan 2021/22 – 2024/25
The Commonwealth Secretariat Strategic Plan 2021/22-2024/5 is a collaborative results framework publication drafted by the Commonwealth Secretariat. It is based on the principles of the Commonwealth Charter, the previous Strategic Plan (2017/18-2020/21), notes and recommendations from the Executive Committee and Board of Governors, internal and external documents such as the Forum of Small States, and mandates drafted during the Commonwealth Heads of Government meetings in the past decade.
Commonwealth Plasticity
The world can not recover from the impact of COVID-19 without an effective rules-based trading system that is both inclusive and sustainable. It will require members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to work in conjunction towards galvanizing multilateral trade to equip the Commonwealth states, as well as the rest of the world should they wish to partake, for any trade issues that may arise.
The Decentralised Commonwealth Dominance
Undoubtedly, trade is an essential element of sustainable economic development which has alleviated millions of individuals out of poverty worldwide. The importance of global trade to universal prosperity is showcased in the WTO’s membership which, over the 25 years since its establishment in the 1994 Marrakesh Agreement, has increased to 164 members, including 50 Commonwealth states, collectively constituting 96 per cent of global GDP.
How the presence of untrustworthy websites leads to consumer distrust
Tajdin Hassan, Chief Marketing Officer at Daraz Bangladesh, on the future of e-commerce platforms in Bangladesh: “The presence of untrustworthy websites that lead to consumer distrust remains a major issue for us”
Digital Services Tax: An Uncertain Future
In the midst of a raging pandemic as well as in its aftermath, the world has been gripped by digitalisation. Most companies have now transformed into digital entities, and most have a digital presence in almost all parts of the world.
Barrister Rashna Imam on the factors preventing women from entering the legal profession in Bangladesh
Barrister Rashna Imam is an Oxford scholar, an advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh (both Divisions), and the Managing Partner of Akhtar Imam & Associates. Before joining Akhtar Imam & Associates, Rashna gained expertise as a corporate associate at Baker & McKenzie (London Office) through advising global giants like Arcelor Mittal and Schneider Electric on M&A and post-acquisition integration.