India’s South-South Story Culture, Collaboration, and a Common Future

India’s engagement with the Global South is not transactional - it is transformational.

In an era where borders blur with climate crises, global health emergencies, and shared digital frontiers, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—the idea from ancient Indian philosophy gaining renewed relevance—states that the world is one family.

Ashwajit Singh, the Founder and Managing Director at IPE Global, writes how this ancient Sanskrit phrase, rooted in India’s culture and ancient philosophy, acts as a catalyst for the Global South. India’s engagement with the Global South is not transactional – it is transformational. Anchored in shared struggles, colonial histories, and the urgency of equitable progress, India champions a human-centric diplomacy with culture at its core.


Nikos Papachristodoulou

Chief Operating Officer

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Partnership Development • Operations Management • Business Development • Project Management • Advocacy • Leadership Development and Change Management

M.K. Padma Kumar is involved in developing strategies and managing operations for the IPE Global Group.

He has over 25 years of experience in the development sector, working in civil society organisations and international development agencies like DANIDA and DFID. As the Head of State Partnerships at the DFID India, he was responsible for developing partnerships, programme design, management and strategic oversight of all programmes implemented in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. He has managed various development programmes. His expertise lies in driving operational, financial and programmatic transformations. Before DFID, he was associated with Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), Help Age and World Wildlife Fund.

He holds a Master’s degree in Business Management with specialisation in Human Resource Management and Finance. He is extensively trained in Project Cycle Management, Grant Management, Performance Management, Leadership Skills and Change Management.

 
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