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Amitava Basu added a discussion to the group 2010 HLM on SSC-CD, Bogota
Capacity Development
Dear All,I firmly believe that one of the significant requirements for development is capacity building of different government and parastatal agencies in developing countries to achieve sustainable implementation of development and welfare schemes and programs. In this context, the experience of south-south countries in capacity building area could be shared among themselves to learn from others' experiences and also to forge co-operation in the particular sectors of capacity building. If this…See More
Amitava Basu joined Steffen Soulejman Janus's group
2010 HLM on SSC-CD, Bogota
Steering Committee to prepare 2010 High Level Meeting on SSC and CD in Bogota, Colombia
Amitava Basu added a discussion to the group Opportunities for cross-regional learning:
Learning from Bhopal Gas Tragedy
It may be recalled 25 years ago, on 3rd December, 1984 the greatest and worst industrial disaster happened in the Central Indian city of Bhopal when Methyl Isocynate Chemical (MIC) leaked from the pesticide plant of Union Carbide, a US multinational company, located in densely populated settlement killing about 15,000 people and over 500,000 people permanently harmed. Besides, around 8,000 tonnes of toxic waste lying in the premises of the abandoned plant has over the years seeped into…See More
Amitava Basu joined South-South Opportunity's group
Opportunities for cross-regional learning:
Regional dynamics (Africa, Asia, and LAC), cross regional learning, and the role of regional platforms and organizations in South-South
Amitava Basu replied to Njaramba Gichuki's discussion Involving the individual in the group Reaching a common understanding of South-South Cooperation
"It is true that south-south cooperation is primarily aimed to exchange of expertise between governments and organizations. However, the intended purpose can only be achieved through involvement of individuals, who form part of the government and…"
Amitava Basu joined South-South Opportunity's group
Reaching a common understanding of South-South Cooperation
South-South Cooperation has been loosely defined as an exchange of expertise between governments, organizations and individuals in developing nations. This forum seeks to arrive at a more concrete definition; input will be added to wikipedia.
Profile Information
- Organization
- Intercontinental Consultants and Technocrats Private Ltd.
- Organization Website
- http://www.ictonline.com
- Type of Organization
- Business
- Role in Organization
- President responsible for projects on capacity building, strategy development and human resource management, with social & environmental focus in the projects
- Interested in...
- Contributing
- Topics on my radar...
- 1)Mechanism of constructive exchange of information & learning on different Humanitarian Challenges facing the globe such as climate change, HIV-aids, Road Safety, Food Security, Water Supply, etc. with a view to facilitate a consnsus resolution.
2) Way forward for creation of livelihood through distance learning cooperation and collaboration model supported by joint financing to alleviate poverty and reduce the the rich and the poor divide.
- How did you find this community?
- Website
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 11:08am on May 26, 2011,
Martin CORREA said… I'd like to learn your side Mr Amitava ....
Martin
- At 10:41am on January 27, 2010,
Aaron Leonard said… - Dear Amitava,
Please accept my 'official' welcome to the South-South Opportunity! The site's content is user-generated, so I encourage you to contribute - join a discussion, start a group, share resources, submit a blog post, upload a video, or just weigh in by adding a comment. There's lots you can do. If you have any questions about how to contribute, just send me a note.
The SSO is also host of the Task Team on South South Cooperation. You may want to take a look at what they do - About the Task Team. I look forward to hearing from you.
Aaron - Site moderator
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