1ST DEC 2018 | NCRD SIMS NAVI MUMBAI | REPUBLIC OF INDIA: Asia Africa Development Council Promoted By Council for Sustainable Peace and Development. Council is Promoting / Supporting and Working in line with United Nations guidelines and policies in relation with Sustainable Peace and Development. Council is Authorized and Endorsed during India Africa ICT Summit 2017, During General Assembly Delegate from USA, Rwanda, Uganda, South Sudan, Ghana, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirate and Indian States and Government of India. Council is Ministry of Corporate Affairs Approved and Authorized Companies license Under Section 8(1) of the Companies Acts , 2013. Council is ICT Excellence Awardees 2017 for the Promotion of Sustainable Peace and Development and on process to established overseas office at USA, Rwanda, Uganda, South Sudan, Ghana, United Kingdom, and United Arab Emirate. Council Jointly Organized Innovative Activities with Innovation Society India (Nation WIDE society of Like-minded People to innovate Infrastructure)for the Promotion of Sustainable Innovation for the Betterment of Global Society and establishing Multipurpose Centers at USA, Rwanda, Uganda, South Sudan, Ghana, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirate and Indian States to Promote

• Science and Technology
• Innovation
• Water
• Food Security and Agriculture Development
• Clean and affordable Energy
• Tourism and Cultural Exchange
• Health Care and Gender Equality
• Quality Educational
• Sustainable countries
• Infrastructure development
• Economic Growth & cooperation.
• Information & Communication Technology (ICT) implementation
• Assists activities towards Sustainable Peace and Development.

Council Initiated Global Convention /Professional Excellency/Certification/ Accreditation/ Young International Internship Programme (YIIP) / Startup Mentoring/ Student/Cultural Exchange Programme, Fellowships For the standardizing Commerce/ Trade/ Culture for thrust areas.
UNSDG 2030  : The Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation, prosperity, and peace and justice. The Goals interconnect and in order to leave no one behind, it ís important that we achieve each Goal and target by 2030. In Line With UNSDG 2030 for the Promotion of Awareness This Year Council Jointly with Innovation Society of India organized 2^nd Asia Africa ICT and Development Summit, Expo and Awards 2018 on the Theme of ICT Attainment of UNSDG 2030 in Asia and Africa: Opportunities, Challenges and Waysforword.  This Information and Communication Technology knowledge sharing Mega function which was attended by dignitaries from countries like Malaysia, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda, Japan, Bangladesh and many more was held at NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management Studies, Nerul, Navi Mumbai.
Hon. Prof. Ripu Ranjan Sinha (Director General, Asia Africa Development Council), Prof. K. S. Charak (Chaiman, 2018 Asia –Africa ICT Summit), Mr. Ashish C. Swami (Director, Council For Sustainable Peace and Development), Hon. Haresh Tank ( Founder Director– Innovation Society, India ) Hon. Ms. Poorva Walse Patil was Chief Guest, Mr. Zainal Azlan M. Nadzir (Consulate General of Malaysia) , Mr. John Yatta, Cosmas Lokun Chairman SIF Tech. Ltd. (South Sudan) were  guest of honor and Mr. Abdul Diwale Mohmmed (Executive President, Global South Economic Forum), Dr. Satish Sharma (Director General, Maharaja Group of Colleges), Dr. E. B. Khedkar (Vice Chancellor, Ajinkya D.Y. Patil University, Pune.), Shri. Avinash Shinde- Treasurer NCRD, Dr.Ashok Patil –Trustee NCRD were dignitaries on dais. Dr. Prashant Gundawar, Director NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Management Studies had taken all the responsibilities of arrangements on his shoulder with his team.
The event started with the tradition of lightning of lamp, followed by video glimpses of IT goals of suitable development that are aimed to be followed by India-Africa ICT Summit. The Director General Asia Africa Development Council and On Directive Dr.Prashant Gundawar, addressed the audience with his welcome speech and all dignitaries on dais did unveiling of Novelties Directory. Asia Africa Development Council and Innovation Society (India) has Recognized Professional Excellency by Release of Annual ICT and Development Excellence Awards 2018 in different sectors of Education and Industry who has worked and Working for the Betterment and Promotion of Humanities development through Information and Communication Technologies. All participants were enthralled by speeches and panel discussions of expertise in ICT. Council received award nomination  by the nominator and organization and as per the required information and based on the parameter of Innovation , development for the betterment of mankind. Our three members jury of award search and selection committee identified and selected for the awards in Individuals and organizational category i.e

(A) INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY

1. ORGANIZATIONAL CATEGORY

Council has Formed in 2017 , The India-Africa ICT knowledge consortium (www.indiafrica.org) to smoothly facilitate networking among ICT leaders and providers as well as consultants from Asian and African countries. It paves the way for business liaison between both regions through information sharing and generating ideas that conquer ICT challenges. It provides a powerful impetus to mobilize Indian investors to invest strategically in the ICT sectors of African countries. The objective of the consortium was to promote research, enable networking and expedite all activities that will support transformation of the ICT sectors of Asian and African countries, whilst fighting cyber crimes and supporting Asia-African ICT exchange program. Different experts including scientists, researchers and entrepreneurs the area of information and communication technology pledged their support to the development of African Countries as per the charter of UNSDG towards the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It was decided that different sectors and actors working together in an integrated manner by pooling financial resources, knowledge and expertise. In the new development era with 17 intertwined Sustainable Development Goals and 169 associated targets as a blue-print for achieving the sustainable future the requirement is cross sectorial and innovative multi-stakeholder partnerships, which will play a crucial role for developing the African Nations.

In Relation and Slogan “ EAK WORLD ! SHRESTA WORLD “ | “ EAK EARTH ! SHRESTA EARTH” Council worried on the Intention and Establishment of Human Security not only National Security or Personal Security. ICT is acting indispensable part for the same , The ICT sector has established to be a strong driver of GDP growth in nations across the globe. From developing countries, to developed nations,  The ICT sector has contributed to the success of each of these country’s economies, the development of its people’s skills and potential and positioning the country as a place for international organization to more efficiently do business. The expansion of information and communications technology and worldwide connectivity   has huge possibility to speed up human growth, to connect the digital divide and to develop knowledge societies.  ICT is competent for boosting the means of execution of long term development goals by nurturing global collaboration and coordination, encouragement of technology transfer and capacity building, strengthening multi-stakeholder partnerships, facilitating data monitoring and accountability.  ICT provides a vital role in attaining the sustainable development, particularly in rising information and knowledge societies. ICT are open access to academic research, clearness in making informed decisions, and platforms for online partnership for co-creation, learning and work.  By increasing access to information and knowledge, ICT minimizes difference within and among nation.  This makes possible social and economic progress, even to disadvantaged part of society, such as persons with disabilities. There is no doubt that access to developed technologies has grown so fast and yet the remarkable gains are still in weak position by existing gap in ICT access between and within countries, between urban and rural settings, among men and women, and boys and girls.
A major digital divide is still in place, with more people offline than online and particularly poor access in vulnerable developing nations. The challenge now is to bring the rest of the world online and ensuring that no one is left behind.  Advanced computing technologies are the future. It is mandate to understand the base and challenges. During this SUMMIT certain key issues shall be addressed such as
Panel 1: Socio Economic Transformation of Africa through ICT
Panel 2:  Peace and Security through ICT
Panel 3: role of ICT in attaining Sustainable Development Goals
Panel 4: Investment Opportunities and way forward.
Panel 5: pan African E – Network and Cyber challenges
Panel 6: Virtual Education Network of Universities and Higher Education
Panel 7: effective ICT implementation in Transport management
Panel 8: Opportunities for the Asia in Development of Africa
Panel 9:  E – Trade platform for Africa and Asia
Panel 10: Implementation of ICT in Growth of African Tourism Industry
Panel 11: ICT Today and Beyond for Global Communities

Sub Theme :  Network Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Augmented /Reality, Virtual Reality, FinTech, BI/Big Data/ Analytics, Connected World, Information Security, Internet of Everything, Healthcare, Embedded Technologies, Tele Communication.
Interview Session by the Correspondent ADCO News:
On and After Panel Discussion , Board Correspondents had Recorded Interviews of Each Participants, Panelist and Contributors and aware the Goals of United Nation and Council taken Pledge for the Contribution and Support of UNSDG 2030 agenda achievement in strategic Manner. All Awardees contributed lots for the betterment of global Communities with earned and Learned Skills and Experience.
Dr.Ripu Ranjan Sinha Originators and Executors proposed the vote of thanks and expressed his satisfaction that several important decisions were taken in this 2018 summit in relation with MAKE THE WORLD SUSTAINABLE and he also endorsement to overwhelming response and endorsement to South Sudan Vice President James Wani Igga and given video thanks to them. Along with the Council Sustainability he assure that Council , Society, Consortium people is ready to take a challenge for the Holistic Development of South Sudan and he is very much sure within the decade upto 2030 South Sudan Shall be self-sustainable and shall be able to march together rest of world through energy, education , health , fast learning and overall development. He also planned to take and ready to bring investor, promoter and other business areas for the holistic development of Countries in association with SIF TECHNOLOGIES, South Sudan.

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