As a B-School, The Indian Institute of Planning and Management (IIPM) [www.iipm.edu] is unique. IIPM wants to contribute to the creation of a movement, backed by proper education and research which will create a society where exploitation of man by man does not exist, where each individual has the scope to achieve his / her potential to the fullest extent. In other words, universal humanism is the social vision of IIPM.
Keeping in line with this vision, we at The IIPM, Bangalore presented The Global Youth Debate Conclave that brought forth forceful and wide ranging discussion and debate on issues that concerned the world today in March of 2007. This 2007 Edition addressed the Millennium Development Goals.
The Global Youth Debate Conclave brought together the finest debating talent from Bangalore and across India as well as abroad. There were three rounds of fierce Individual and team face off debating judged by the best in the business—Mr. Rishikesh Chhabra (Communications Director, WUDI) and Mr. Francis from Toast Masters International. The Conclave also had participants from the East Asian countries of Sri Lanka and Mauritius. The best debater was Abhinav from the Mahaveer Jain college who walked away with prizes worth Rs.20,000 and a magnificent shield.
The 2008 Edition Global Youth Debate Conclave focuses on opening up an interactive and international platform for discussions to stimulate awareness and action towards ‘Climate Change and its Worldwide Impact’. The debate will happen across three rounds (One preliminary and two final rounds), and the topics will all relate to Global Warming and climate change.
This debate conclave would be on the 5th and 6th of March 2008 and is open to participation from undergraduate and Post Graduate Students of both International and National Universities. The first round would be a preliminary round where in participants would be shown live examples related to climate change. The participants would be tested on their oratory skills and eliminated accordingly. The second round would be on a two team debating format and topics would be given in advance. The final round would be a decider of individual best debaters.
There would be special prizes that would be given out to the best orator on day one, best team in round two and the best debater in the final round overall.
More details relating to topics, schedule and prizes will be put up 10th January 2008. Do post your comments or mail us if you need any clarifications or have quuestions. We look forward to your involvement in this effort.
Warm Regards
The GYDC Team
IIPM Bangalore
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