26 Oct, 2026

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Africa–North America: Building a New Bridge for Professional Skills and Digital Governance

Gebreegziabher Tadele0

Africa’s digital transformation is creating growing demand for expertise in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and international standards. The emerging USAFI–PECB partnership seeks to connect African professionals and institutions with North American expertise through professional training, capacity building and knowledge exchange. Its broader goal is to strengthen workforce readiness, institutional development and responsible technological adoption while creating a lasting bridge between African and North American professional networks.

The Blue Skies Challenge: Turning Clean-Air Ambitions into Action

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India’s fight for cleaner air is entering a new phase—one that goes beyond awareness to measurable action. From expanding air-quality monitoring and tackling pollution at its sources to strengthening city-level interventions, the country is building a more coordinated clean-air strategy. With Delhi preparing early for the winter pollution season, the focus is increasingly shifting from reacting to smog to preventing it. The road to blue skies will depend on sustained policy action, technology, scientific evidence and collective responsibility.

Building Health Resilience: A New Priority for Global Health Security

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The global health agenda is shifting from responding to crises to building systems resilient enough to withstand them. From stronger healthcare infrastructure and sustainable financing to climate preparedness, digital innovation and international cooperation, health resilience is emerging as a critical pillar of global security and a shared responsibility among nations.

India–Italy Tourism Partnership: A New Journey of Culture and Connection

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India and Italy are giving fresh momentum to their tourism partnership, with a focus on lesser-known destinations, cine-tourism, heritage cooperation, skills development and stronger business connections. The 2nd India–Italy Joint Working Group on Tourism reflects a shared vision to use travel and culture as powerful bridges between people, destinations and economies, paving the way for deeper collaboration ahead of the proposed India–Italy Year of Culture and Tourism 2027.

India at the UN: Strengthening the Global Shield Against Future Pandemics

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At the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response, India reaffirmed its commitment to stronger global health security. Calling for sustained investment, resilient health systems and international cooperation, India highlighted the lessons of COVID-19 and the need for collective preparedness to face future health emergencies.

Transformative Agri-Food and Blue Economy Models for National Food Security, Rural Livelihoods, and Sovereign Resilience in Sri Lanka

Professor Moni Madaswamy2

Drawing from the strategic mandates established at the 39th Annual Conference of the Organisation of Professional Associations (OPA) of Sri Lanka under the paradigm “Envisioning Sri Lanka – Beyond Recovery,” and integrating the master 10-point architectural roadmap designed by Professor Moni Madaswamy, this study examines the profound productivity mismatches within the primary sector.