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Canada-India Collaboration: Moving the partnership forward, from customer to partner
By Mr. Harry Sharma, CICE, Carleton University and Ms. Roohi Ahmed, India Canada Friendship Circle
The India Canada Friendship Circle (ICFC) 2016 lecture series included a thought-provoking presentation on Science, Technology and Innovation Partnerships by Mr. Harry Sharma, Manager, Canada-India Centre for Excellence (CICE), Carleton University. The session was chaired by ICFC Vice President and Mathematics Professor, Dr. Steven Desjardins. ICFC members and Dr. Roseann O’Reilly Runte, President and Vice Chancellor of Carleton University joined in the stimulating dialogue and networking. The following is a summary of Mr. Sharma’s perspectives and views on the need to understand the cultural and economic climate in India to forge successful and innovative partnerships.
More details on ICFC can be found at the following website: http://www.icfc.ws
Transformation
Today’s India is experiencing an economic transition unparalleled anywhere else in the world. Regardless of the measures used to describe the country’s growth rate or its increasing GDP, it is sobering to take a moment to consider the scale of the transformation. More than 65 percent of India’s population is under the age of 35, approximately 650 million people. And soon, the annual per capita income in India will cross the economically significant 100,000 Rupees (or roughly $1,500) threshold. Many economists expect that meeting this threshold will lead to a more consuming and aspirational population – an average Indian’s propensity to consume non-necessity goods and services will become significantly higher. This represents an opportunity that Canada cannot afford to miss.
Partnership
Canadians must demonstrate a desire to forge a true partnership with India, and not just establish a “seller-buyer arrangement”. As any businessperson or scholar who has worked in India can attest, building trust and credibility is the first, and arguably the hardest, step toward partnering with India. It is incumbent upon us as a country to invest in building human capacity as well as business models that are specifically designed to build trust with India. Our small businesses and start ups, for example, must be encouraged to learn about Indian realities: cultural sensitivities, business practices, regulatory environments, government incentives, and above all, consumer behaviour. Many of the products that are developed to address North American or European consumers will find it hard to be “localized” for India because fundamental consumer behaviours can vary widely. A perfect example is Flipkart’s “Cash on Delivery” model for e-commerce. Flipkart, India’s largest e-commerce company, realized early on that credit card penetration in India will pose a significant challenge as there are only about 20 million credit cards in a country of 1.25 billion people. So Flipkart devised a model that would allow it to sell merchandise to people without a credit or a debit card.
Potential
Canada’s exports to India account for roughly 0.8% of our total exports, and an annual bilateral trade of approximately $8 billion, only $1 billion more than our trade with Netherlands, which has a population equal to that of New Delhi. It is unfair to make this comparison, of course, given that per capita income is significantly higher in the Netherlands than in India, yet it is helpful for conveying the trade growth potential with India. The CICE at Carleton University is developing specialized courses, in partnership with Indian partners, to provide exposure and training for Canadian businesses and policy makers. The CICE also continues to support policy relevant research to identify the best ways to engage with India that will lead to a robust partnership.
Canada-India Innovation Conference
The Canada-India Centre for Excellence will be hosting the Canada-India Innovation Conference on September 23, 2016 at Carleton University.
Carleton Partners with Indian Institutions to Provide Academic, Research Opportunities
Source: Ottawa Business Journal via Academica
[CIEC Academic Member] Carleton University’s Canada-India Centre has partnered with Indian institutions to develop improved programming for working in India and strengthening innovation and trade between Canada and India. A partnership with the International School of Management Excellence will allow the institutions to explore academic and research collaboration opportunities in the business and management fields, while a partnership with the Bombay Stock Exchange Institute will allow the CICE to offer new certificate programs on the Indian business innovation system and Indian investment opportunities.
Carleton Signs MOU to Renew India Studies Chair
Source: Carleton University via Academica
Carleton University President [and CIEC Academic Advisor] Roseann O’Reilly Runte has signed an MOU with the High Commissioner of India to Canada to renew a visiting chair focused on India-related studies at Carleton. Valid for five years, the agreement will see Carleton [CIEC Academic Member] host a visiting professor who will serve as a chair for a four-month semester each academic year. “The India Chair has proven to be a wonderful experience,” said Runte. “It’s an opportunity for us to build bridges of culture and understanding, and to have our students exposed to different forms of teaching. It’s very significant that the Indian government is doing this with Carleton. India has such a rich culture to share.”
25 Canadian Universities Make THE’s World University Rankings 2015–16
Source: Times Higher Education via Academica
Times Higher Education has released its 2015–16 World University Rankings of the top 800 universities, and 25 Canadian schools [and 7 CIEC Members] have made the cut. In the top 100, the University of Toronto rose slightly to 19th, UBC dropped slightly to 34th, McGill University rose slightly to 39th, and McMaster University held steady at 94th. This year, the rankings revised their methodology, expanding the number of languages and countries covered. The California Institute of Technology retained the top spot, a position it has held since 2012. The University of Oxford and Stanford University rounded out the top three.
Canadian Universities Must Overcome 3 Impediments to Globalization, writes Carleton president
Source: University Affairs via Academica
Carleton University [CIEC Member] President Roseann O’Reilly Runte writes in an editorial for University Affairs that Canadian universities must do more to address the ongoing demand to become more global. To this end, she says that universities must work to build their international reputations while making sure that the proper resources are in place for international students to succeed after enrolment. But Runte adds that attracting more international students is only one side of the internationalization coin, the other being the need to send more Canadian students abroad. To achieve success in this regard, Canada will need to overcome three impediments that Runte identifies as financial, linguistic, and structural.
Carleton President Advocates the “Right” Funding Model for Ontario
Source: Ottawa Citizen via Academica
Carleton University [CIEC Academic Member] President Roseann O’Reilly Runte writes in the Ottawa Citizen that “the ability to pursue one’s education makes Ontario and Canada special and offers hope and motivation to all. Thus, funding for accessibility must continue.” To this end, she offers suggestions for how Ontario might build upon the Strategic Mandate Agreements (SMAs) it approved for each university last year, setting measurable goals and accountabilities for universities while emphasizing collaboration. Rather than “destabilize the system at a time when resources are not abundant,” Ontario should introduce new funding for an “incentive program” that might require universities to find matching funds from the private sector in order to access new government money. Under this model, Runte says, “the province would double its investment” in higher education.
CFI Announces Recipients of $333 M in Infrastructure Funding
Source: CFI News Release via Academic
The Canada Foundation for Innovation on Friday announced that 87 projects will benefit from a total of $333 M in funding for research infrastructure. These projects include a collaborative effort by scholars at Carleton University [CIEC Academic Member], McGill University, Simon Fraser University [CIEC Academic Member], and the University of Victoria to develop new components for the ATLAS detector at the European Laboratory for Particle Physics (CERN) in Switzerland, which enabled the discovery of the Higgs boson; studies at Toronto General Hospital into healing human organs outside of the body for transplants; and research at Ryerson University into the social and cultural impact of the “Internet of Things.”
Smart Cities Forum 2015
The Canada India Centre at Carleton University is pleased to announce a conference on “Smart & Sustainable Cities – Opportunities for Canada-India Partnership” to discuss the development and implementation of Smart Cities in India and the opportunities it will create for Canadian companies.
The objectives of the Forum will be to:
- Provide a platform for knowledge exchange and networking among Indian and Canadian stakeholders involved in Smart Cities;
- Present current developments in the Smart Cities sector in Canada and lessons for India;
- Promote mutual partnership opportunities for Canadian and Indian companies involved in Smart energy generation and management, transportation and mobility, ICT, infrastructure, buildings and utilities sectors;
- Showcase existing projects in India in the areas of Smart Mobility and environmental solutions.
Attendees will include Policymakers and Regulatory Agencies, Infrastructure Developers, Construction Companies and Contractors, Architects, Designers, and Engineers, Technology Providers, Financial Institutions and Investors, and Economic Development Agencies.
Further information on this conference & registration are available on the Canada-India Centre website.
Scholars-At-Risk Program Comes to Carleton and uOttawa
Source: University Affairs via Academica
Carleton University [CIEC Academic Member] and the University of Ottawa will jointly host a Scholars at Risk (SAR) program beginning this fall. SAR is an international network of PSE institutions that supports scholars whose lives have been put in danger because of their work. 9 other Canadian institutions are already members of the network; however, this is reportedly the first jointly hosted program. Carleton Provost Peter Ricketts emphasized the importance of supporting people “who found themselves in these situations, not because of their degrees, but because of the world they live in.” The joint program is intended to serve the entire Ottawa region, creating what SAR Joint Committee Head Melanie Adrien describes as “a centre of refuge for scholars under threat.” The first hosted scholar will be announced this spring.
McMaster, Carleton among world’s greenest universities
Source: UI GreenMetric University Ranking via Academica | January 30, 2015
6 Canadian universities are among the 100 greenest in the world, according to this year’s Universitas Indonesia (UI) GreenMetric Rankings. Université de Sherbrooke was the top Canadian institution at 14th overall, followed by York University at 35th. Concordia University was ranked 46th, [CIEC Academic Member] McMaster University 66th, the University of Victoria 84th, and [CIEC Academic Member] Carleton University 97th. The rankings are derived from institutions’ scores in 6 categories, including waste management, water usage, transportation, and energy and climate change mitigation. In total, 360 universities from 62 countries were ranked, up from 301 universities last year. The University of Nottingham (UK) took top spot, followed by University College Cork (IE) and Nottingham Trent University (UK). This marks the fifth year in which UI has released its rankings.
Carleton Offers Support for Students with Invisible Disabilities
Source: Carleton News Release via Academica | July 11, 2014
Carleton University [CIEC Academic Member] has developed innovative services to improve accessibility for students with “invisible” disabilities such as chronic pain, arthritis, cognitive dysfunction, hearing or vision impairments, and mental health disorders. At Carleton, 8% of students are registered with the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities (PMC), and 92% of disabilities among students are classified as non-visible. The PMC offers support including counselling, extended time for examinations, and assistive technologies. The school has also implemented the From Intention to Action (FIT:Action) program to help students better manage stress and improve academic performance and support students who may not have documentation for a disability. Students must make a 12-week commitment to the program, regularly meeting with a counsellor. “There are different gradients of service that support different groups of people,” said John Meissner, FIT:Action project leader. “There is a whole lot more to going to university than getting good grades.”
Carleton University seeking Manager for Canada-India Centre for Excellence
Carleton University, Canada’s Capital University, is seeking a qualified and a highly motivated candidate to fill a key role as:
Manager, Canada-India Centre for Excellence
Salary Range: $64,347 – $86,319
The Manager, CICE is responsible for assisting the strategic objectives of the President, Vice-President (Research & International), and Deans in the development and delivery of a program of academic exchanges, research, economic development and cultural/intellectual activities for the CICE. The incumbent will initiate and engage in business development activities to obtain funding to make the centre operations sustainable, including developing proposals, milestones, deliverables; overseeing the financial status and human resources to meet objectives; preparing status reports, identifying issues, opportunities and challenges; negotiating as required with external international funding agencies; preparing materials and recommendations to the CICE Board.
The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
- Knowledge of project management principles;
- Experience in fostering effective communication within and among groups
- Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills;
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously;
- Detail oriented, resourceful, innovative, flexible and accessible;
- Proven capacity to excel in an independent work environment while relating to various sectors of the university and community including the CICE Board;
- Exceptional listening, verbal and written communication skills;
- Strong editorial and documentation skills especially in relation to technical documents;
- Experience in using word processing, spreadsheets, database and internet applications and tools;
- Requires exceptional interpersonal, organizational, analytical and writing skills, as well as flexibility;
- Attention to detail and adherence to strict deadlines in a fast paced, dynamic environment is essential;
- Must possess knowledge of project management principles and is adept at effectively and efficiently determining priorities, and has experience with innovative research concepts and programs.
The above is normally acquired through the completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, ideally with business management skills including a specialization in international business and project management, and experience with international research funding programs specifically in India. Knowledge of languages spoken in India is an asset. This along with a minimum of three or more years related experience, preferably in working with India, Canada and indo-Canadian relations with a focus on business development, research, networking among universities, applying successfully for funds from national and international funding agencies.
Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications.
Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
How to apply: Candidates should visit our website at http://www2.carleton.ca/hr/employment-opportunities/ and follow the instructions provided to apply for this position
Carleton University to host Canada India Education Summit May 16, 17 2011
Source: www.cou.on.ca, Toronto, Feb 2011
Both Canada and India share a strong commitment towards education, the environment, health and science. They commonly view technology as a means to bring economic progress to the nation. To celebrate the commonalities and a mutual desire to develop trade and educational partnerships, Carleton University, in collaboration with the India High Commission and community members has established the Canada-India Centre for Excellence in Science, Technology, Trade and Policy.
It has been announced by The Shastri Indo- Canadian Institute, in partnership with Carleton University, the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, the High Commission of India, and the Association of Colleges and Universities of Canada (AUCC) that Canada-India Education Summit is to be held at Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada on May 16 and 17, 2011.
The summit was initiated by the High Commission of India with the consent of the two prime ministers and support from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada.
25 vice-chancellors from reputed Indian universities will collaborate with their Canadian counterparts in this event which will include major keynote addresses, as well as executive roundtables on the topics of student and faculty exchanges, joint programs and degrees, twinning arrangements, credit transfers, accreditation issues, mutual recognition of degrees, co-tu-telle possibilities for doctoral students, application of technology in education – especially distance learning – and public and private ventures in education.
Dr. Roseann Runte, president of Carleton University, mentioned that the event is a part of the scheduled activities of the Canada-India Centre for Excellence in Science, Technology, Trade and Policy at Carleton and is sponsored by the High Commission of India in Canada.
Carleton University
Carleton University is a comprehensive university located in Ottawa, Ontario — the capital of Canada. Since its foundation in 1942 as Ontario’s first private, non-denominational college, occupying rented premises, the University has grown to become a public institution with upwards of 65 areas of study. Carleton has built a strong reputation in many fields — including engineering, humanities, international business, and across the Faculty of Public Affairs (e.g. international affairs, journalism, legal studies, political science, and public policy & administrations).