13Th World Edu Summit
Speakers:
- Professor Bholanath Dutta
- Subhash Sharma
- Shaiful Islam
On 09th September, 2023, Indus Business Academy (IBA), organized the 13th World Edu Summit on the theme “Education for Sustainable Development” in collaboration with MTC Global. The summit was attended by eminent speakers from various fields who shared their insights and perspectives on the ways to promote sustainability in education, business and society.
The event began with the lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries, followed by the welcome address by Professor Bholanath Dutta, the Founder and President of MTC Global.
Dr. Subhash Sharma, discussed the concept of globalization and its impact on sustainability. He proposed that instead of viewing globalization as a homogenizing force, we should adopt a pluralistic approach that respects diversity and local contexts. He also introduced the Four Lion Model, the 4E Model, and the STEPS Model for holistic development.
Dr. Shaiful Islam, the Director of Center for Sustainable Development at Dhaka International University, Bangladesh, shared his experiences and research on sustainability and development. He stressed the need to balance the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainability.
The summit concluded with the closing remarks by Professor Bholanath Dutta who thanked the speakers, the organizers, the sponsors, and the participants for making the event a success. He also announced the release of a book titled “Education for Sustainable Development: Perspectives and Practices”, which is a compilation of papers presented at the summit. The event ended with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between IBA and Dhaka International University to strengthen collaborations and cooperation in the field of education and sustainability.
