MCCI in association with Woxsen University, Hyderabad organised a National Round Table on “Glocalization in Education for the Future Businesses”
on Wednesday, 10 January 2024 at The Bengal Club, Kolkata. Mr. Yves Leterme, Former Prime Minister, Belgium was the Chief Guest of the Session.
The Session was addressed by Mr. Chahat Mishra, Dr. Suman K. Mukerjee
Mr. Namit Bajoria, President, MCCI in his welcome address highlighted that in today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, the concept of glocalization has become increasingly relevant for shaping the education systems that would prepare future business leaders. He viewed that the adoption of global standards and benchmarks in local context, while also incorporating local perspectives into global frameworks is becoming increasingly important.
Mr. Yves Leterme, Former Prime Minister, Belgium informed that EU is focusing on Free Trade Agreement with India in coming days. He emphasized that while inclusiveness in education is crucial, it is important to also address the challenges of illiteracy.
He mentioned about the negativity bias and geopolitical challenges which the world economy is facing. He spoke about the need for having flexibility and capacity to meet unexpected challenges, horizontality of business education, integration of global aspect in education and building stimulative capacity to be creative.
He said that glocalization is an approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of global and local contexts and seeks to create a more inclusive and culturally sustainable society.
While referring to the SDG goal of quality education, Mr. Chahat Mishra emphasized on the need of establishing diplomatic relations by educational institutes. He opined that there is a need to change the lens of looking at education where institutions are mere platform for the student placement.
While speaking on glocalization, Dr. Suman K. Mukerjee viewed that externalities play a very crucial role in today’s world, be it education or trade.
Mr. Smarajit Mitra, Chairman, Council on Human Resources & Skill Development, MCCI proposed the Vote of Thanks. He said that education must meet global and local challenges which has started happening in India. He suggested that EU could take advantage of India’s core competence in analytics.