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Follow UsNEW DELHI, INDIA: The day three of 22nd Convergence India 2014 witnessed the first of its kind Afro-Asian Media Summit, which was chaired by Phil Molefe, veteran South African Broadcaster.
In his address, he said: "Geographical boundaries have fallen away and we are now one big media community driven by the power of technology. We have to be committed, skilled and innovative to capitalize the abounding opportunities."
This dynamic initiative will create opportunities of partnerships, investments, support and many more collaborations. With this platform in place, there can be an exchange of ideas, expertise between the two nations.
Albertus Aochamub, president SABA, said: "This is a partnership of equals. Both India and Africa have common history, struggles and challenges. India is a hub of skilled personnel and with the help of media, technology and other ICT tools, both the countries can learn from each other."
Rahul Nehra, co-founder Afro Asia-Media Summit, announced the launch of Afro-Asian Media Awards 2015. He said, "We are taking the first step in driving excellence through the awards. We need to felicitate people of our own continents for the work they do."
H.E. Dr. Perks Ligoya, High Commissioner of Malawi, said, "I feel honored to be in the First Afro-Asian Media Summit. This event comes at a very good time".
He also commented on how through e-learning, e-health, e-money, e-commerce, Africa and India can benefit from each other.
In addition, 22nd Convergence India 2014 also witnessed a seminar on FTTH Council Asia-Pacific, also strategic partner of Convergence India this year. The theme for the seminar was ‘Fiber for Convergence' and offered great opportunities to the participants to network and collaborate while providing consistent information on FTTH from industry experts.
Some of the prominent speakers were N Ravi Shankar, CMD, Special Secretary and Administrator, USOF, DoT, Anil Pande, director, Dura-Line, Anuj Jain, PWC and Vipin Tyagi, C-DOT.