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“Inclusive Growth” Empowering Northeast with ICT. NICT 2011 - Guwahati September 2, 2010 Presented By: Kalyan Kar – Infinity Knowledge Ventures. What is “Inclusive Growth” ?. Rapid and sustained poverty reduction requires Inclusive Growth that allows people to
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“Inclusive Growth” Empowering Northeast with ICT NICT 2011 - Guwahati September 2, 2010 Presented By: Kalyan Kar – Infinity Knowledge Ventures
What is “Inclusive Growth” ? Rapid and sustained poverty reduction requires Inclusive Growth that allows people to contribute to and benefit from the economic growth Inclusive Growth is about raising the pace of growth and enlarging the size of the economy, while leveling the playing field for investment and increasing productive employment opportunities Inclusive Growth approach takes a longer term perspective for sustainability
Why do we need “Inclusive Growth” ? Two Globes The Rich & the Poor Ignorant of each other’s habits, thoughts, and feelings, as if they were dwellers in different zones, or inhabitants of different planets This is clearly unsustainable morally, economically, socially & politically The great and urgent challenge of the early 21st century – especially now as we enter its second decade – is to generate Inclusive & Sustainable Growth With a vision based on a strong sense of reality, real commitment & leadership, the necessary transformation can be brought about.
How ICT can facilitate Inclusive Growth ? Healthcare Education Agriculture Finance
Opportunities of Inclusive Growth in North East Healthcare Partnering with Medical Chains Setting up Remote Clinics Para-Medical Skill Development Education Partnering with Education Institutes Setting up Remote Classes Teacher Training & Skill Development Agriculture Better Technology for Higher Yields Effective Market Price Monitoring Systems Direct Reach to End Customers Finance Effective Public Distribution System Small Distributed ATMs & Banking Systems Efficient Micro-Finance Set-ups
Challenges Faced for Inclusive Growth in Infrastructure Trained Manpower Awareness Investments Effective Implementation
Way Forward Support the SMEs Generate Awareness Attract Investments Public-Private-Partnership Initiative in Skill Training Encourage Entrepreneurs Create Business Environment Attractive IT Policy with Incentives Last, but not the least, Brand Building
Thank You !! kalyan.kar@ikvpl.com