1st Voice of Global South Summit
India convened the 1st Voice of Global South Summit, a one-of-a-kind event, to focus international attention on priorities, perspectives and concerns of the developing world.
The Summit was held on 12-13 January 2023 in virtual format, spread across 10 sessions. Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, presided over the Inaugural Leaders’ session on 12th January. This was followed by eight Ministerial-level thematic segments dedicated to addressing the most pressing concerns of the developing world. The Summit wrapped up on 13th January with a Concluding Leaders’ Session also hosted by the Prime Minister. India was able to channelise the inputs received in these sessions into the deliberations and discourse of the G20.
Key Initiatives
During the 1st Voice of Global South Summit, Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi had announced five key initiatives:
Global South Centre of Excellence
DAKSHIN, or Development and Knowledge Sharing Initiative, is India’s initiative to set up a Global South Centre of Excellence.
Global South Young Diplomats Forum
Young diplomats from Global South earnestly need a platform for synergising diplomatic voice. ‘Global South Young Diplomats Forum’, is proposed to connect young officers of foreign ministries.
Global South Science and Technology Initiative
India has emerged as a source of technological and digital solutions ensuring access, equity and inclusion. India’s space missions, capabilities and innovations in digital public infrastructure, fintech and renewable energy among others would form potential bridges of lasting and mutually rewarding partnerships through sharing of expertise in the Global South.
Arogya Maitri
Aarogya Maitri, or ‘Health Friendship’, project envisages India providing essential medical supplies to any developing country affected by natural disasters or humanitarian crises. India is considered the pharmacy of the world and emerged as a true friend of the Global South through ‘Vaccine Maitri’ at the peak of the Covid pandemic. On numerous occasions, India has rushed medical supplies and personnel during times of natural disasters and on humanitarian grounds.
Global South Scholarships
India is considered a global hub of higher education and research across disciplines attracting students from many countries of the Global South. India will support ‘Global South Scholarships’ for students from developing countries to pursue higher education in India.
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