Global Summit · 13th Edition

The RISE 13th Global Summit — The Tamil Economic Future

Tamils as an Exemplary Global Civil Society for the 21st Century

Dates: June 7-9, 2024
Venue: Davos Congress Centre, Davos, Switzerland

Summit Overview

Davos Global Positioning

Held in the same hall where the World Economic Forum meets annually, the 13th Global Summit positioned Tamils as an exemplary global civil society for the 21st century.

Summit Programme

Highlights & Vision

Keynote Highlights & Dignitaries

  • Venue Importance: Same hall where the World Economic Forum meets annually
  • Founder Vision: Rev. Dr. Jegath Gaspar Raj — "We are a Cultural Nation, ancient and living!"
  • Swiss Leadership: Dr. Sri Rasamanickam, President, The Rise Switzerland
  • Mr. Erik Solheim, Former Foreign Minister of Norway, ED UN Environment Programme
  • Hon. Mr. Senthil Thondaman, Governor Eastern Province Sri Lanka, President Ceylon Workers Congress
  • H.E Salvo Francesco Callegaro, Rector Magnificus, Sovereign Order of The Knights of Malta
  • Hon. MacDella Mackie Cooper, Minister for Presidential Affairs, Republic of Liberia

Global Civil Society Vision

  • Switzerland Motto Adoption: "Unus Pro Omnibus, Omnes Pro Uno" (One for All, All for One)
  • Peace on Earth Theme: "Friendship with the World for Shared Prosperity and Enduring Peace"
  • Civil Society Declaration: Tamils as exemplary global civil society contributing to sustainability and peace
  • Climate Manifesto: Tamil commitment to environmental responsibility
Major Projects

Project Launches

Global Tamil Village & Fund
  • Global Tamil Village Country Club: Four-phase development (68 acres total)
    • Phase 1: Holistic Wellness Center (20 acres)
    • Phase 2: Country Club (15 acres)
    • Phase 3: Heritage Village (25 acres)
    • Phase 4: Aananda Koodam retirement community (8 acres)
  • Global Tamil Fund: Venture funding ecosystem establishment
  • INTERA Launch: International Tamil Traders and Retailers Association
  • Green Ocean SPV: Food security initiative for Tamil fisher communities
Sri Lanka Initiatives & Frameworks
  • TENIR Tea Brand: Global Tamil tea brand for upcountry Tamil education (20% profits)
  • Green Ocean: Fisheries SPV for NE Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu coastal communities
  • Milk Cooperative: Kilinochi-Mullaitivu districts (Amul model)
  • Health Campus: Campus of Excellence for Holistic Health Care
  • Skills Development: Program for upcountry Tamil youth
  • Global Tamil Economic Council: High-level evaluation and facilitation body
  • Top Tamils Portal: Web platform for global networking
  • University of Excellence: Engineering and Liberal Arts (Tamil Nadu)
  • Swiss Bank Initiative: Private bank establishment by 2027
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