Global Technology & Strategy Advisor | Driving Digital Transformation & Impact in International Development | @IMD_Bschool | @IMDEMBA

Geneva, Switzerland
Joined January 2011
Two incredible thinkers, articulators & authors. @samirsaran @monikahalan !!!
Can India beat China? Time to spend 4-5% of GDP on defence and link it to investing in research and emerging tech platforms With the fantastic @monikahalan youtu.be/aB1iojdQLhc?si=u5a9… via @YouTube
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#IndependenceDay2025 at @IndiaUNGeneva! PR @abagchimea unfurled the #tiranga and read out excerpts from Hon’ble President’s @rashtrapatibhvn address to the nation in the presence of over 300 members of Indian diaspora and friends of India!! @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @PMOIndia @PTI_News @PIB_India
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Cybersecurity isn’t just tech—it’s jobs. With a global shortage of 4M professionals, demand is booming. In developing countries, closing cyber gaps could lift GDP per capita by 1.5% in 10 years. Learn how cyber investments are investments in people: ⁠wrld.bg/GxJN50WAnnA
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Leaving the most vulnerable behind as AI races ahead is a core risk that keeps me up at night. Our race must be toward a deeper, more nuanced and shared understanding of AI. Our question must be: What are we doing to make sure AI works for all of humanity? #AIforGood
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India co-hosted a side event on Building the International Foundations for Digital Health: A Panel Discussion on Collaboration and Harmonization along with Netherlands and Co-Sponsored by Brazil and Germany #WHA78 #ABDM #DigitalHealth @IndiaUNGeneva
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In #MannKiBaat today, Hon’ble PM @narendramodi expressed anguish at the #PahalgamTerrorAttack.
There is a deep anguish in my heart. The terrorist attack that took place in Pahalgam on the 22nd of April has hurt every citizen of the country: PM @narendramodi in #MannKiBaat
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“Whenever it comes to serving humanity, India has always been and will always be at the forefront”: Hon’ble PM @narendramodi in #MannKiBaat.
Whenever it comes to serving humanity, India has always been and will always be at the forefront. #MannKiBaat
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Exciting collaboration! @DoT_India and @ITU sign a Letter of Intent to support PhD students carry out research in telecom technologies. Empowering Indian researchers to drive global innovation, giving a filip to PM @narendramodi's vision of Jai Anusandhan!
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IndiaAI Mission announced a Call for Proposals for building India's Foundation Models on January 30, 2025. Proposals will be reviewed by the 15th of every month, until enough proposals have been selected or 6 months, whichever is earlier.
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🚀 IndiaAI Call for Proposals: Building India's own Foundational AI Models! 🔹 Develop indigenous LLMs & SLMs tailored for India 🔹 Ensure diverse & contextual relevance 🔹 Solve India-specific challenges across key sectors
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India’s journey to becoming a digital-first nation in under a decade is a testament to visionary leadership, innovation, and inclusive policies. Dr. V.K. Saraswat highlights how DPI, fintech, and e-governance transformed lives at scale. @DrVKSaraswat49 @IndiaUNGeneva @NITIAayog
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Digital Public Goods are key to bridging the digital divide and driving inclusive innovation. @ITUSecGen Doreen Bogdan-Martin emphasizes the need for open, scalable, and secure digital solutions for all. #DigitalPublicGoods #TechForAll #ITU
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A shared approach to Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is essential for scalability, security, and inclusivity. S. Krishnan, Vice Minister @GoI_MeitY, underscores the need for collaboration to build resilient and interoperable systems. #DigitalPublicInfrastructure
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Digital transformation must be citizen-centric—empowering individuals, enhancing accessibility, and fostering inclusivity. Ambassador Arindam Bagchi highlights the need for policies that put people at the heart of innovation. #DigitalTransformation @IndiaUNGeneva @abagchimea
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Yesterday, ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric and Regional Director for the Near and Middle East Nicolas Von Arx visited Kibbutz Nir Oz, where they witnessed the devastation caused by the events of October 7 2023 firsthand.
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📍Israel and the Occupied Territories | We, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), are ready to help implement the agreement reached by the parties and bring hostages and detainees home. Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President, shares: ms.spr.ly/6019UBkFN
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