Indo Afghan Innovation Partnership Fair
Arnab
Kr. Bhattacharya
The first ever India-Afghanistan Innovation
Partnership Fair is organized in Q-Kabul Hotel from 4th to 5th December 2013 with
collaboration from the United States Agency for International Development
(USAID) and in coordination with the Indian Embassy in Afghanistan.
The event is organized by the Kabul Chamber of Commerce
and Industries (KCCI) to promote the commercial links between the two
neighboring countries, India and Afghanistan.
Representatives of dozens of regional businesses and
assistance groups met in Kabul on 4th December, Wednesday, 2013 at an
Indian-Afghan trade fair. More than 700 participants and guests attended the
opening ceremony and visited the exhibition where 20 Indian and 25 Afghan
participants showcased their innovations related to the products and services
in Agriculture, clean energy, education, health and ICT.
The fair was tailored to bring Afghan individuals and
organizations that are best positioned to forge innovative meaningful
business-partnerships with Indian counterparts. EMPI’s AdCoMM was invited to
participate in the fair and present the uniqueness of the institute, curriculum,
various specialized subjects etc. Dr. D. J. Pati, Dean, AdCoMM participated in
a talk show organized by National TV channel of Afghanistan on perspective of Indo
Afghan relationship in promoting higher education.
The fair’s provided greater opportunities to
NGOs and private sector organizations in Afghanistan to introduce cost
effective solutions to improve the quality of life. Addressing the
participants, Indian Ambassador to Kabul Mr. Amar Sinha said innovation needed
a “curious mind” and needs no government intervention. USAID Afghanistan
Mission Director, Mr. William Hammink considered innovation for Afghanistan’s
economy as a key engine for growth and economic transformation. “India and Afghanistan are natural trading
partners, and it makes great sense to support that relationship,” said
Hammink.
