#GlobalOrderInterview “Our development assistance to neighbors has reached over 21,100 crore rupees in more recent years.” India’s neighbourhood policy and regional connectivity strategy are highlighted in Dr. Sriparna Pathak’s interview with Global Order, where she discusses how development assistance, digital public infrastructure like UPI, and cross-border energy projects are deepening economic integration across South Asia. She points to these initiatives as examples of India’s expanding regional footprint through tangible, people-centric cooperation. Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel – youtu.be/BXOIRItgViw #GlobalOrder #India #SouthAsia #NeighbourhoodFirst #RegionalConnectivity #DigitalPublicGoods #UPI #Geopolitics #StrategicAffairs #DevelopmentPartnerships

RIS had the pleasure of hosting students from the Central University of Kerala (@cukeralatweet) for an engaging interactive discussion with our faculty. The visit was part of their internship with the Centre for the Study of the Americas @sisjnu_official @JNU_official_50. The RIS faculty, led by Prof. Sachin Kumar Sharma (@SKSharma_World), Director General, RIS, introduced the students to RIS, its work programmes, and key areas of research and policy engagement, including trade and development, South-South Cooperation, Triangular Cooperation, development partnerships, science, technology and innovation, sustainable development, science diplomacy, the Blue Economy, and @DakshinNews. The interaction provided an opportunity for a vibrant exchange of ideas, fostering critical thinking and deeper insights into contemporary global issues. We appreciate the enthusiasm and active participation of the visiting interns and wish them every success in their academic and professional pursuits. @MEAIndia @aparnaray_ifs @RIS_NewDelhi @ArvindK52517723 @RajanRatna @Prabir_India @TheAtulKaushik @sujeetsamaddar @shishir_sh @sabya_saha @pdash76 @PV_Chat @AmitK_PhD @susheco @monika_koc56097 @GaurPankhuri @twittchandan @Sinha_Sneha7 @cmec_ris @AIC_aseanindia @fitm14 @fisd19 @FIDC_NewDelhi #RIS #AcademicEngagement #PolicyResearch #InternationalStudies #SouthSouthCooperation #TriangularCooperation #BlueEconomy #ScienceDiplomacy #DevelopmentPartnerships #KnowledgeExchange #StudentEngagement

Continuing engagements in the #Garabagh region, H.E. Mr. Mikayil Jabbarov @MikayilJabbarov, Minister of Economy and #IsDB Governor for the Republic of Azerbaijan 🇦🇿, accompanied H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank Group, on a visit to Aghdam Industrial Park, where they met with entrepreneurs and explored the Park’s expanding industrial and investment activities. The visit highlighted Azerbaijan’s efforts to accelerate industrial development, attract investment, and create jobs through modern economic infrastructure and private sector growth. Dr. Al Jasser commended the rapid progress achieved and reaffirmed the IsDB Group’s commitment to supporting economic diversification and sustainable development across the region. @MinEconomyAZ #IsDBInAction #DevelopmentPartnerships

In #Khankendi today, H.E. Mr. Mikayil Jabbarov @MikayilJabbarov, Minister of Economy and #IsDB Governor for the Republic of Azerbaijan, joined H.E. Dr. Al Jasser, IsDB Group Chairman, and H.E. Mr. Emin Amrullayev, Minister of Science and Education, on a visit to Garabagh University, where they met with students, faculty, and university leadership. The visit highlighted the growing role of education and human capital in shaping the region’s future and expanding opportunities for future generations. Dr. Al Jasser reaffirmed the IsDB Group’s commitment to supporting education, skills development, and youth empowerment across MCs, while emphasizing the role of universities in driving innovation and sustainable development. He also commended Azerbaijan’s progress in developing modern academic institutions that equip young people to contribute to national and regional growth. @MinEconomyAZ #IsDBInAction #DevelopmentPartnerships

H.E. Mr. Mikayil Jabbarov @MikayilJabbarov, Minister of Economy and #IsDB Governor for the Republic of #Azerbaijan 🇦🇿, accompanied H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, and H.E. Mr. Emin Amrullayev, Minister of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, on a visit to schools in #Fuzuli in the #Garabagh region during the Chairman’s official visit to Azerbaijan, where they met with students and educators. The visit highlighted Azerbaijan’s continued investment in modern learning environments and youth development as a pillar of long-term growth and resilience. Dr. Al Jasser commended the progress achieved in expanding access to quality education and reaffirmed the IsDB Group’s strong commitment to education, skills development, and youth empowerment as drivers of inclusive and sustainable development. #IsDBInAction #DevelopmentPartnerships

During his official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan 🇦🇿, H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, Chairman of the (#IsDB) Group, visited the Alat Free Economic Zone (AFEZ), strategically positioned along major regional trade and transport corridors near the Baku International Sea Trade Port. Accompanied by senior Azerbaijani officials, Dr. Al Jasser toured the rapidly developing Free Zone and discussed its growing role in advancing Azerbaijan’s ambitions as a regional hub for trade, logistics, and high value-added industries. Established in 2020, Zone reflects the country’s forward looking economic diversification strategy and expanding investment ecosystem. Overall, 6485 hectares have been allocated to the Zone, with additional 1005 hectares reserved for the future development. Dr. Al Jasser commended the AFEZ leadership and team for the remarkable progress achieved and their ambitious vision for the future development of the Zone. #IsDBInAction #DevelopmentPartnerships

In #Baku, H.E. Mr. Sahil Babayev, Minister of Finance and IsDB Alternate Governor for the Republic of Azerbaijan 🇦🇿, met with H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank (#IsDB) Group. Discussions focused on deepening cooperation in support of Azerbaijan’s development priorities, including infrastructure, irrigation and other strategic sectors driving sustainable economic growth. The meeting reaffirmed the strength of the IsDB–Azerbaijan partnership and a shared commitment to delivering long-term development impact. @maliyyegovaz #IsDBInAction #DevelopmentPartnerships

In Baku, H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, met with H.E. Mr. Zaur Mikayilov, Chairman of the Azerbaijan State Water Resources Agency, to advance cooperation on water infrastructure and resilience in Azerbaijan 🇦🇿. The discussions highlighted the growing partnership between the #IsDB Group and Azerbaijan in the water sector, including the Garabagh Irrigation Canal Project, which is expected to be signed during the 2026 Annual Meetings in Baku. The meeting also explored future collaboration on water supply and sewerage projects across the Absheron Peninsula. #IsDBInAction #DevelopmentPartnerships

Building on a strong and enduring partnership, in Baku, H.E. Mr. Mikayil Jabbarov @MikayilJabbarov, Minister of Economy, IsDB Governor for the Republic of Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 , and Chair of the 2026 Board of Governors of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), met with H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank Group, to advance strategic cooperation Discussions focused on preparations for the upcoming #IsDB Group Annual Meetings, alongside a review of the active project pipeline, including the US$436.67 million Garabagh Irrigation Canal, one of the largest IsDB operations in Azerbaijan Both sides also aligned on the upcoming Member Country Partnership Strategy (2027 to 2031), a forward looking roadmap to scale cooperation in green infrastructure, economic diversification and Islamic finance. @MinEconomyAZ #IsDBInAction #DevelopmentPartnerships

𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐀𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐌 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 The Republic of South Africa has officially launched the South African SADC National Committee (SNC), also known as the South African SADC Committee (SASCOM), marking an important milestone in strengthening the country’s engagement with the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The launch was supported through #SADC Secretariat–German cooperation under the Strengthening National–Regional Linkages in SADC (SNRL) programme, funded by the German Government and implemented by GIZ. This partnership aims to boost the capacity and effectiveness of national coordination structures to advance regional integration across Southern Africa. South Africa joined SADC in August 1994, and is currently the Chair of the Regional Community. #SASCOM #SADCSouthAfrica #SADCtowardsacommonfuture #SADCRegionalintegration #GIZ #DevelopmentPartnerships #PublicSectorCoordination

DAKSHIN - Global South Centre of Excellence at @RIS_NewDelhi, convened a Roundtable on “India–Thailand Cooperation in Promoting South–South Development” alongside the MoU signing with Ubon Ratchathani University. In the welcome remarks, Prof. Sachin Kumar Sharma(@SKSharma_World), Director General, RIS, emphasised the importance of translating MoUs into actionable outcomes and strengthening institutional South–South partnerships. Dr. Siriporn Jantanasakulwong, Dean, Faculty of Political Science, Ubon Ratchathani University, Thailand, reaffirmed the enduring Thailand–India partnership rooted in shared development goals and stressed the importance of academic exchange and cooperation. In his keynote address, Mr. Prashant Agrawal(@AmbPrashant), Additional Secretary (Southern Division), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, described Thailand as not only India’s maritime neighbour but also a key pillar of the Act East Policy. He highlighted complementarities in health, agriculture, DPI, and trade, along with opportunities for collaboration in climate change and global governance. The roundtable discussions emphasised expanding India–Thailand engagement across ASEAN and the Mekong region, with key focus areas including agricultural technology, digital infrastructure, and health. Collaboration in rice innovation, rural healthcare access, and AI applications was also highlighted. Speakers also highlighted the complementary strengths of India and Thailand’s health systems, proposing institutional collaboration, pilot projects, and joint research. India’s open digital public infrastructure, especially scalable health and vaccine delivery platforms, was noted as a strong foundation for deeper cooperation across ASEAN and the Global South. #IndiaThailand #SouthSouthCooperation #GlobalSouth #ActEastPolicy #DevelopmentPartnerships #IndoPacific #ASEAN #Connectivity #DigitalPublicInfrastructure #HealthCooperation #AgricultureInnovation @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @dpa_mea @aparnaray_ifs Suktheep Randhawa @Titipol @PV_Chat @TheAtulKaushik @monika_koc56097 @abhimanyu_sdg @AIC_aseanindia @cmec_ris

🇬🇭🇫🇷IPPG Hosts Delegation from the French Embassy🇫🇷🇬🇭 We recently hosted a high-level policy meeting at our offices in Accra with representatives of the Embassy of France, including Mr. Julien Frioux, Economic Advisor at the Embassy of France in Ghana, and Ms. Emmanuelle Boulestreau, Minister Counsellor for Economic Affairs at the Embassy of France in Abuja and Representative of the French Treasury for Ghana and Nigeria. The engagement formed part of IPPG’s ongoing policy-level engagement with Ghana’s development partners, aimed at deepening dialogue and providing insights on Ghana’s macroeconomic outlook, reform priorities, and the broader socio-economic and political landscape, with a view to strengthening bilateral cooperation and investments. IPPG was represented by Dr. Eric Agyemang, Policy Analyst; Emmanuella Biney, Research and Programmes Manager; Moritz Yankah, Programmes Manager; and Seth Owusu-Mante, Research Fellow. #IPPG #PolicyDialogue #GhanaFranceRelations #EconomicPolicy #DevelopmentPartnerships

It was a privilege to attend the Caledonian Ball a few days back, a wonderful celebration of the longstanding cultural and development ties between Scotland and Punjab. The evening provided an excellent platform for meaningful dialogue, networking, and strengthening collaborative partnerships for shared progress. Grateful to British High Commissioner @JaneMarriottUK and Ben Warrington (@BWarringtonFCDO), and the team at @ukinpakistan for hosting such a graceful and well-curated gathering that beautifully reflected the spirit of friendship, diplomacy, and cultural connection. #UKPakistan #CulturalDiplomacy #DevelopmentPartnerships

Our RR welcomed Ambassador Takeshi Akamatsu @JapanEmbSenegal to the Gambia, reaffirming our continued partnership in support of youth & women led initiatives for peace, security & resilience in the 🇬🇲 #Developmentpartnerships #SDG17

WHAT TANKS THINK- Dynamics of India–Germany Relations: A Case Study of Triangular Cooperation in Africa by Dr Sushil Kumar As India and the European Union hold the first Joint Steering Committee meeting on trilateral cooperation in New Delhi- agreeing on shared modalities, priority sectors, and partner-country engagement - this policy brief shows how such cooperation has already taken shape through India–Germany initiatives in Africa. Against the backdrop of renewed momentum on the India–EU FTA and a broader push for supply-chain resilience and development partnerships, the brief illustrates how strategic intent can translate into implementable, locally grounded outcomes. Read the full article on India's World website: indiasworld.in/dynamics-of-i… #IndiaGermany #TriangularCooperation #Africa #DevelopmentPartnerships #GlobalSouth

Prof. Sachin Kumar Sharma, DG, @RIS_NewDelhi, felicitated IBSA Fellows on completion of their term at RIS. The IBSA Fellowship, supported by @MEAIndia, promotes academic exchange, policy research, and South–South cooperation among India, Brazil, and South Africa. RIS expresses sincere gratitude to MEA for its continued support for the fellowship. The IBSA fellows were joined by IBSA Fellowship Coordinator, Dr Sabyasachi Saha, Associate Professor, RIS. @SKSharma_World @DakshinNews @AIC_aseanindia @IbsaRis, @sabya_saha #IBSA #GlobalSouth #SouthSouthCooperation #PolicyResearch #AcademicExchange #DevelopmentPartnerships #RIS

يمتدّ أثر #صندوق_أبوظبي_للتنمية إلى مختلف قارات العالم، عبر مشاريع استثمارية نوعية تُسهم في نمو اقتصادات الدول النامية وتحدث فرقًا حقيقياً وتفتح أمام المجتمعات آفاقًا واسعة من الفرص الواعدة التي تدعم ازدهارها واستقرارها. #تنمية_مستدامة #أثر_عالمي #شراكات_تنموية The impact of ADFD extends across continents through transformative investments that drive economic growth in developing nations, create lasting change, and empower communities to achieve greater prosperity and stability worldwide. #ADFDImpact #SustainableDevelopment #DevelopmentPartnerships

يستثمر #صندوق_أبوظبي_للتنمية في قطاعات حيوية تعزز الاستدامة العالمية، عبر توظيف أدوات استثمارية متنوعة، تفتح آفاقاً واعدة من الفرص أمام الدول المستفيدة لنمو اقتصاداتها وتمكين شبابها من الحصول على فرص عمل جديدة، بما يدعم بناء مستقبل أكثر ازدهارًا واستقرارًا لشعوب العالم. تنمية_مستدامة #أثر_عالمي #شراكات_تنموية ADFD strengthens global sustainability by investing in key sectors and applying diverse financial solution, unlocking new opportunities, enabling partner nations to grow their economies and empowering youth to shape a brighter future. Together, we advance prosperity for communities worldwide. #ADFDImpact #SustainableDevelopment #DevelopmentPartnerships

📢 Live Now! An Emerging BRICS Vision for the Global South 🗓️Wednesday, October 15, 2025 #BRICS2025 #EmergingEconomies #GlobalGovernance #SustainableDevelopment #VoiceOfTheSouth #DevelopmentPartnerships