Critical Technologies in a Contested World | India–Africa Relations

How can India and Africa collaborate on critical technologies in an increasingly competitive global environment? This session brings together experts from government, industry, international organisations, and academia to discuss energy transitions, digital public infrastructure, critical minerals, technology governance, and innovation partnerships. Panelists explore how emerging technologies are reshaping development, security, and economic growth across the Global South. Moderator: • Veda Vaidyanathan, CSEP Speakers: • Ashish Khanna, International Solar Alliance • Chisom Ubabukoh, O.P. Jindal Global University • Raja Rajeshwari Chandrasekharan, UNDP • Rajat Verma, LOHUM • Sanjay Jain, Gates Foundation #india #Africa #technology #criticalminerals #digitalpublicinfrastructure #energytransition #globalsouth #csep