Global Village

Global Village is a cultural extravaganza of 700 youth leaders from across 110 countries and regions,

under one roof celebrating Global Citizenship by representing their culture, traditions, cuisines and

lifestyles. Our interns from a plethora of countries set up stalls where they showcase the culture of

our country, key speakers attend global village and panel discussions are held where students from

colleges all over Mumbai and internationals are addressed.

This event:

Brings together 700 youth leaders under one roof

Presents to you a cultural extravaganza of food, music, traditions and lifestyles

It is a representation of more than half of the planet!

It is a day where you can interact with internationals from over 107 countries and regions.

It is a day where you can travel the world in 60 minutes.

It is a day where diversity and sustainability are not spoken about but lived in the true sense.

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The United Kingdom has the seventh-largest economy in the world, has the second-largest economy

in the European Union, and is a major international trading power. A highly developed, diversified,

market-based economy with extensive social welfare services provides most residents with a high

standard of living.

Economy and Trade Relations: Indian–British relations are foreign relations between India and the

United Kingdom. India has a high commission in London and two consulates-general in Birmingham

and Edinburgh. The United Kingdom has a high commission in New Delhi and three deputy high

commissions in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. Both countries are full members of the

Commonwealth of Nations.

India is the second largest foreign investor in the UK after the United States and the UK is also a

significant investor in India. There are many bilateral trade agreements between the two nations

designed to strengthen ties.

Trade (at current prices, 2011 exchange rates; ONS,

2011): Exports of goods and services--$782.7 billion.

Major goods exports-manufactured goods, fuels,

chemicals, food, beverages, tobacco. Major export

markets-U.S., European Union. Imports of goods and

services--$827.6 billion. Major goods imports--

manufactured goods, machinery, fuels, foodstuffs.

Major import suppliers--U.S., European Union, and

China.

Highest number of education background preferred by

students for higher education (University): Program

Courses in UK like MBA, Engineering, Films and Media,

Arts, Design, are preferred by students.

Literacy Rate: The United Kingdom has a literacy rate of

99%, with a Functional literacy rate of around 84%.

Languages: The official language of the United Kingdom is English, which is spoken as the primary

language of 95% of the UK population. Welsh is the second most spoken


Northern Asia (that part west of the Urals is included with Europe), bordering the Arctic Ocean,

between Europe and the North Pacific Ocean.

Economy and Trade Relation: Indo-Russian relations refer to the bilateral relations between the

Republic of India and the Russian Federation. During the Cold War, India and the Soviet Union (USSR)

enjoyed a strong strategic, military, economic and diplomatic relationship. After the collapse of the

USSR, Russia inherited the close relationship with India,

even as India improved its relations with the West after

the end of the Cold War.

India is the second largest market for the Russian defense

industry. In 2004, more than 70% of the Indian Military's

hardware came from Russia, making Russia the chief

supplier of defense equipment. India has an embassy in

Moscow and 2 Consulates-General (in Saint Petersburg

and Vladivostok). Russia has an embassy in New Delhi

and 4 Consulates-General (in Chennai, Hyderabad,

Kolkata, and Mumbai).

“Relations with India have always been and I am sure will be one of the most important foreign policy

priorities of our country. Our mutual ties of friendship are filled with sympathy, and trust, and

openness. And we must say frankly that they were never overshadowed by disagreements or

conflict. This understanding - this is indeed the common heritage of our peoples. It is valued and

cherished in our country, in Russia, and in India. And we are rightfully proud of so close, so close

relations between our countries.” -Dmitry Medvedev, about relations with India

“We are confident that India lives in the hearts of every Russian. In the same way, I can assure you

that Russia also lives in our souls as a Homeland, as people who share our emotions, our feelings of

mutual respect and constant friendship. Long live our friendship!” — Pratibha Patil, about relations

with Russia

Music: Music in 19th century Russia was defined by the tension between classical composer Mikhail

Glinka along with his followers, who embraced Russian national identity and added religious and folk

elements to their compositions, and the Russian Musical Society led by composers Anton and Nikolay

Rubinsteins, which was musically conservative. Modern Russian rock music takes its roots both in the

Western rock and roll and heavy metal, and in traditions of the Russian bards of the Soviet era, like

Vladimir Vysotsky and Bulat Okudzhava.[235] Popular Russian rock groups include Mashina Vremeni,

DDT, Aquarium, Alisa, Kino, Kipelov, Nautilus Pompilius, Aria, Grazhdanskaya Oborona, Splean and

Korol i Shut


Located in Eastern Africa, west of Kenya, Uganda achieved independence from the UK in 1962. The

dictatorial regime of Idi AMIN (1971-79) was responsible for the deaths of some 300,000 opponents;

guerrilla war and human rights abuses under Milton OBOTE (1980-85) claimed at least another

100,000 lives. During the 1990s, the government promulgated non-party presidential and legislative

elections.

Economy and Trade Relations: Trade between India and Uganda has been growing gradually and

stood at US$44 million in the 1999 – 2000 financial year and has grown by over 8% during the first 6

months of 2010-2011 financial year. India is the third largest trading partner of Uganda after Kenya

and the United Kingdom and is the eighth largest investor. To assist Uganda in its infrastructure and

human resource development, India has offered

setting up of three institutions namely, India-

Africa Institute of Foreign Trade, Food Processing

Business Incubation Centre and Material Testing

Laboratory. Following the visit of Ugandan

Minister of Energy and Mineral Development,

Hon. Ms. Irene Muloni to India in December 2011,

the two governments have agreed to enhance

cooperation in the hydrocarbon sector.

Following the visit of a three-member delegation

from Ministry of Textiles to Uganda in September

2011, India and Uganda are discussing the scope of engagements in terms of R&D and technology

support, investment facilitation, supply of seed and market linkage. An estimated 1000 Ugandan

students are presently studying in Indian universities. Over the years, thousands of Ugandans have

studied in Indian colleges and universities, especially in Pune, Bangalore and Delhi. They include

children of many high-ranking Ugandan ministers and officials. There is an APTECH franchise in

Kampala and a branch of Sikkim-Manipal University.

Current State of Business Between India And Uganda: A 35-member agri-business delegation from

FICCI visited Uganda from August 18-20 August 2011 and had fruitful discussions with President of

Uganda, Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Information & Communications Technology and Minister

of Trade. They also held a B2B meetings and Business Seminar, co-organized by Uganda Investment

Authority and Uganda National Chamber of Commerce & Industry where more than 100 companies

from Uganda participated. A number of Indian investors from this sector visited Uganda

subsequently. PIOs and NRIs are estimated to have invested over US$ 1 billion in Uganda in the last

two decades. Literacy rate in Uganda is about 73.3%. The two official languages of Uganda are

English, Luganda and Swahili.


Brazil is the largest country in South America and covers nearly half (47%) of the South American

continent. It is currently the fifth largest economy in the world, is home to the Amazon Rainforest

and is a popular location for tourism. Brazil is also rich in natural resources and active in world issues

such as climate change, giving it significance on a worldwide scale.

Oil found off Brazil coast, Sound financial policies, Brazilian agriculture miracle, Brazilian Foreign aid,

Bank of America investing in Brazil are the major Strengths of Brazil as a country. Income inequality,

Education, Excessive Bureaucracy, Informal Business Sector in Brazil, Inefficient Tax system are some

of the weaknesses the country is facing at this moment. Growing Middle Class population,

Manufacturing, Positive Discrimination for Blacks, Peak Oil supply, Oil discovery are few opportunities

present in the country. Export Driven economy, Real currency, Very high interest rates are threats the

country might face soon which might affect its growth and development.

Economy and Trade Relations: Today, Brazil has one of

the largest economies in the Americas and is the largest

in South America. Key industries in Brazil: Iron and steel

production, chemicals production, petroleum

processing, automobile assembly and cement making.

Lately, relations between Brazil and India have grown

considerably and co-operation has been extended to

such diverse areas as science and technology,

pharmaceuticals and space. The two-way trade in 2007

nearly tripled to US$ 3.12 billion from US$ 1.2 billion in

2004.

Global software giant, Wipro Technologies, also set up a business process outsourcing centre in

Curitiba to provide shared services to AmBev, the largest brewery in Latin America. AmBev's zonal

vice president, Renato Nahas Batista, said "We are honoured to be a part of Wipro's expansion plans

in Brazil and Latin America." AmBev's portfolio includes leading brands like Brahma, Becks, Stella and

Antarctica.B oth countries want the participation of developing countries in the UNSC permanent

membership since the underlying philosophy for both of them are: UNSC should be more democratic,

legitimate and representative - the G4 is a novel grouping for this realization.

Brazil and India are involved in the IBSA initiative. The first ever IBSA Summit was held in Brasília in

September 2006 and had covered many areas such as science, technology, education, agriculture,

energy, culture, health, public administration and revenue administration. The target of US$10 billion

in trade was already achieved by 2007. Brazil's literacy rate is 86.4% which is the lowest of all South

American countries. It falls just behind Bolivia and Peru at 87.2% and 87.7%, respectively. Although

Portuguese is the official language spoken, Spanish, French, English and Creole are also spoken.


Colombia is bordered on the northwest by Panama, on the east by Venezuela and Brazil, and on the

southwest by Peru and Ecuador.

Economy and Trade Relations: Colombia seeks diplomatic and commercial relations with all countries,

regardless of their ideologies or political or economic systems. For this reason, the Colombian

economy is very open, relying on international trade and following the guidelines given by the

international law.

An Indo-Colombian relation entails the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Colombia and

the Republic of India. Both countries established diplomatic ties on January 19, 1959. Colombia is

currently the commercial point of entry into Latin America for Indian companies.

To strengthen its trade relations with India, the

Columbian Association of Micro, Small and

Medium enterprises on Tuesday entered into an

agreement with Merchant Chamber of

Commerce.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU),

signed in the presence of the Colombian

Ambassador Juan Alfredo Pinto Saavedra and

state Industry minister Nirupam Sen, was aimed

at increasing participation in trade, investment,

economic, commercial and technological and

boost friendly relations between India and

Columbia.

Literacy Rate: 97.9%

Languages spoken in Colombia: Spanish is the official language of Colombia. Spanish, Wayuu, Paez,

Embera, Romani are other languages spoken on a regular basis in Colombia.

Culture: Colombia lies at the crossroads of Latin America and the broader American continent, and as

such has been hit by a wide range of cultural influences. Native American, Spanish and other

European, African, American, Caribbean, and Middle Eastern influences, as well as other Latin

American cultural influences, are all present in Colombia's modern culture. Urban migration,

industrialization, globalization, and other political, social and economic changes have also left an

impression.


Egypt is located in Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Libya and the Gaza

Strip, and the Red Sea north of Sudan, and includes the Asian Sinai Peninsula

Economy and Trade Relations: Some major industries in Egypt are steel, cement, textile, food,

petrochemicals, construction and pharmaceutical. In the recent past, trade relationship between

both the nations have been blooming and blossoming. In 2004-05, trade between the two countries

totaled $684.7 million. In 2006-07, it grew to around $1.96 billion. A year later it grew more than 50 %

to $3.38 billion.

Both India and Egypt have been surprisingly

enjoying robust growth, despite developed nations

wilting under the pressure of global economic

slowdown. India’s is seemingly interested in tapping

Egypt’s expertise in number of areas; however, the

country’s principal focus is on infrastructure

development and desert agricultural methods.

Egypt exports to India primarily include oil and gas.

Both countries however seem inclined towards

renewable energy sources.

India at present produces 8% of its energy from renewable sources and hopefully, in the future it’s

aspiring to achieve 20%. Egypt too shares the same vision as India. Going forward, the two countries

might work together in the energy domain.

Both countries are even looking forward to work together on Egypt’s nuclear aspirations.

The two countries have also come up with number of programs to expand cultural relations.

Alexandria University has associated with seven universities in India in an endeavor to give students

international exposure.

Literacy rate in Egypt- 66%

Language spoken in Egypt: Arabic, English, French

is the official language of Egypt


Peru, in western South America, extends for nearly 1,500 mi (2,414 km) along the Pacific Ocean with

Colombia and Ecuador to the north, Brazil and Bolivia to the east, and Chile to the south.

Economy and Trade Relations: Total bilateral trade between India and Peru in 2010-11 amounted to

US$642.76 million, an increase by 56% as compared to the trade in 2009-10. India’s exports to Peru

were valued at US$ 455.40 million (up 66%) and India’s imports from Peru amounted to US$ 187.36

million (increase of 37%). The trade balance was US$ 268.04 million in favor of India. In the first three

months of 2011-12, India exports to Peru were US $ 128 million and imports were US $ 191 million.

According to Peru Customs, bilateral trade during 2011 was US $ 825.04, with India´s exports at US $

587.10 and Peru´s exports at US $ 237.94 (January-November 2011)

Peru celebrates in 2011, forty eight years of diplomatic

relations with India (1963). In all this time, Peru and India

have developed a firm, consistent and a privileged

relation with on the basis of common values, similar

history as cradle of civilization and visions about

democracy and international peace and security, the

widest cooperation, human interchange, market

economy and mutual benefits.

India-Peru Relations have traditionally been cordial and

friendly. Since the 1987 there has been an increasing economic and business content to the relations

after the visit of President Alan Garcia as the Chief Guest for Republic Day. The later visits of the

President of Peru, Alberto Fujimori, in a State Visit to India in 1997 followed by the state visit of the

President of India to Peru in May 1998 were important milestones in the relations.

On the Peruvian side, an enhanced interest in the Asian Region due to APEC membership, coupled

with India’s image as a technologically advanced democratic developing country as well as increased

bilateral trade, has enhanced India’s importance. Peru is also a member of the Non-Aligned

Movement (NAM).


Languages spoken in Peru: Spanish is the official language of Peru. Spanish, Quechua, Aymara,

Campa, Aguaruno are other languages spoken on a regular basis in Peru.


Togo, twice the size of Maryland, is on the south coast of West Africa bordering on Ghana to the

west, Burkina Faso to the north, and Benin to the east. The Gulf of Guinea coastline, only 32 mi long

(51 km), is low and sandy. The only port is at Lomé. The Togo hills traverse the central section.

Economy and Trade Relations: Major Industries:

Agriculture, Cement, Food Processing, Mining, Textiles.

Togo is the world's fourth-largest phosphate

producer. Phosphate is a mineral used to produce

fertilizers. Reserves are estimated at 260 million

metric tons of first-class phosphate and 1 billion

metric tons of carbonate phosphate. Deposits were

found in 1952 not far from Lomé. The good geological

characteristics and geographical position led to a low

cost for extraction

India and Togo have cordial bilateral relations. India’s export figure to Togo has reached US$ 163.51

million in 2009-10.India has provided economic assistance to Togo in the form of water pumps,

sewing machines, ambulance, transport vehicles and corn- grinding machines. The Government of

Togo has expressed keen interest in seeking India’s assistance in its economic development,

especially in the fields of information and communication technology, agriculture and health. Togo

has invited Indian companies to engage in the country’s phosphate, oil, mining, and tourism sectors.

Key products exported from India to Togo are cotton, manmade filaments, iron and steel, and

manmade staple fibers.

Indian community in Togo is small and there are about 200-300 Indians

living in the country. Most of them are businessmen engaged in

trading, assembling, super markets, hotels etc. The community has an

Association though not very active due to the small size of the

community.

Literacy Rate in Togo: 57%

Language spoken in Togo:

French is the official language

of Togo


China is entirely located on the continent of Asia. Countries that border China include Russia,

Mongolia, North Korea, Pakistan, India, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Nepal.

Economy and Trade Relations: GDP (2010 est.): $5.88 trillion (exchange rate-based); $10.09 trillion

(purchasing power parity). Per capita GDP (2010): $7,600 (purchasing power parity). GDP real growth

rate (2010): 10.3%. India considers China its largest trading partner. The expected joint Indo China

trade is likely to reach US$60 billion by the end of 2009, says, Mr. Shen Wenping, Vice Director of

Jiaxing Municipal Bureau of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation during a very recent Seminar

with the Business Delegation from Jiaxing, China, organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII),

in New Delhi.

China is entirely located on the continent of Asia. Countries that border China include Russia,

Mongolia, North Korea, Pakistan, India, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Nepal.

List of Imports by China from India: Machinery, Plastic,

ores, slag, ash, Iron and Steel, Metals, Organic

chemicals Salt, Sulphur, Stone, Inorganic Chemicals-

Rare Earth metals, Cotton and Yarn fabric, Copper

and articles thereof, Electrical Machinery, Hides and

skins, Artificial flowers and feathers, Tanning, Dye,

Paint, Precious stones, Fish and sea food

Whereas, 76% to 80% of total exports by India to

China consists of Ores, Slag, Cotton, Yarn, Fabric;

Precious Stones, Metals, Artificial Flowers, Feathers

and hides, Copper Articles and skin

Whereas, 76% to 80% of total exports by India to China consists of Ores, Slag, Cotton, Yarn, Fabric;

Precious Stones, Metals, Artificial Flowers, Feathers and hides, Copper Articles and skin

The figures of trade between 2001 to 2008 speaks the rest of the story and also reflect what is the

potential of trade between these two countries in coming years as both the countries are committed

to increase the trade.


Language spoken in china: Mandarin is the official language of China. Cantonese, Xiang, Min, Hakka

are other languages spoken on a regular basis in China.


Portugal is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the

westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by

Spain to the North and East.

Economy and Trade Relations: While economic growth in Portugal remained above the EU average

for much of the 1990s, it hit a speed bump in 2000, and has been in a serious slump ever since. Its

GDP shrank in 2003, and recovered slightly in subsequent years, but still only grew by 1% in 2006,

making it one of the lowest in the EU. At present, Portugal’s per capita GDP lags behind that of

Slovenia, Malta, Cyprus and, since 2002, Greece.

The government has certainly had its work cut out for it, trying to walk a fine line between keeping

the EU happy (ultimatum from Brussels: ‘reign in your budget deficit!’) and helping its own citizens.

As is often the case, economic priorities trumped social concerns, and the government has adopted

austere measures to bring the country economic equanimity. Measures it undertook included raising

the value-added tax (VAT) from 19% to 21%, initiating a hiring and promotion freeze on various parts of

the public sector and reforming pensions – never a pretty topic in a country with 17% of its population

over the age of 65.

Incidentally, Portugal’s leading market for both imports

and exports is Spain, though Germany, France, Italy and

the UK are also players. The Portuguese economy is

still based on traditional industries such as textiles,

clothing, footwear, cork, paper products, wine and

glassware.

Agriculture, once a mainstay of the economy, now

only accounts for 3% of GDP, though it employs 12% of

Portugal’s workforce. This statistic is a small indication of the country’s

old-fashioned tendency towards manpower over machinery – and a reason why it has difficulty

competing with cheaper, better located Eastern European countries that are the new kids on the EU

block.

The service industry, particularly tourism, is playing an increasingly important role, and certainly more

changes are underfoot as Portugal stumbles its way towards the light of economic stability. On the

horizon, the country will lose its training wheels as the EU cuts its funding from 2007 to 2013 by 10%, a

whack of more than €2 billion.

Literacy Rate: 94.9% Language: Portuguese is the official language of Portugal. Portuguese, Arabic,

Galician, Mirandesa, Calo are other languages spoken on a regular basis in Portugal.


The United States of America is a large country in North America. It boasts the world's third largest

population, with over 310 million people. The country plays a dominant role in the world's cultural

landscape, and is famous for its wide array of popular tourist destinations, ranging from the

skyscrapers of Manhattan and Chicago, to the natural wonders of Yellowstone and Alaska, to the

warm, sunny beaches of Florida, Hawaii and Southern California.

Economy and Trade Relations: After decades of strained

political relations, the U.S. and Indian governments are

currently pursuing a “strategic partnership” based on

numerous overlapping interests, shared values, and

improved economic and trade relations. India is in the

midst of a rapid economic expansion and many U.S.

companies view India as a lucrative market and a

candidate for foreign investment. For its part, the

current Indian government sees itself continuing the

economic reforms started in 1991, aimed at

transforming a quasi-socialist economy into a more

open, market-oriented economy.

The United States is also one of India's largest direct investors. From 1991 to 2004, the stock of FDI

inflow has increased from USD $11.3 million to $344.4 million, totaling $4.13 billion. This is a compound

rate increase of 57.5% annually. Indian direct investments abroad were started in 1992. Indian

corporations and registered partnership firms are allowed to invest in businesses up to 100% of their

net worth. India's largest outgoing investments are manufacturing, which account for 54.8% of the

country's foreign investments. The second largest are non-financial services (software development),

which accounts for 35.4% of investments.

The United States is one of India's largest trading partners. In 2007, the United States exported $17.24

billion worth of goods to India and imported $24.02 billion worth of Indian goods. The United States

is also India's largest investment partner, with American direct investment of $9 billion accounting for

9% of total foreign investment into India. Americans have made notable foreign investment in India's

power generation, telecommunications, ports, roads, petroleum exploration/processing, and mining

industries.

The two countries have had talks about the restriction of investments in industries such as financial

services, insurance, and retail. Both countries have decided to promote small business initiatives in

both countries by allowing trade between them.Thus, the percentages of traded items India to U.S.

increased by 21.12% to $6.94 billion.

Literacy Rate: 99% Language Spoken: English, Spanish among other Indo-European


Mexico is situated in North America and it is the fifth largest country in the Americas. With an

estimated population of over 112 million, it is the eleventh most populous country and the most

populous Spanish-speaking country.

Economy and Trade Relations: As an export

orientated country, Mexico is the 15th largest

exporter in the world. They are also the United

States' second largest export market, making about

12.21 percent of U.S. total exports in 2009. With the

signing of the North American Free Trade

Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994 with the United States,

Mexico's trade economy is heavily linked to the

United States', with as high as 80.5 percent for

Mexico's exports going to the U.S.

As a result, Mexico's economy suffered greatly during the 2008 global financial crisis and U.S.

economic downturn, due to a drop in U.S demand of exports. Mexico's exports to U.S fell from

US$234.6 billion in 2008 to $184.9 billion in 2009. GDP (PPP) of Mexico also posted a negative 5.25

percent growth in 2009, a drop from US$1.553 trillion in 2008 to US$1.471 trillion in 2009.

India signed a ten-year bilateral investment promotion and protection agreement (BIPPA) with

Mexico in 2007 to promote flow of investment to both countries and allow free repatriation of funds

by investors. Since Mexico is a member of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) —

trading block comprising Mexico, the U.S and Canada — the agreement is likely to help Indian

companies access these markets as well. Under the agreement, both countries would accord equal

treatment to investors from other country as given to domestic investors and those from any other

country. As per the agreement, both countries will grant the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to

each other and offer protection to investors, which would include safeguarding their intellectual

property rights (IPRs).

India Mexico sign MoU on trade, investment and economic cooperation. The MoU was signed

between Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Kamal Nath and Eduardo Sojo Garza-Aldape,

Minister of Economy of Mexico.

Major item of exports from India to Mexico include transport equipment, drugs and pharmaceuticals,

readymade garments, inorganic/organic/agro chemicals etc., while major import items include

electronic goods, metalifers ores, metal scrap, iron and steel, plastic material etc.

Literacy Rate: 93.4% Language spoken: Spanish


HOW CAN AIESEC HELP YOU AND WHAT DO WE PROVIDE?

The number of participants realized in India during the mentioned year:

Countries 2010 2011 2012

Brazil 30 78 14 Egypt 3 11 1 Togo 1 8 1 Peru 1 4 2 Uganda 3 9 0 Russia 59 51 2 Colombia 42 41 6 Poland 79 63 14 Germany 55 37 10 China 48 46 5 Turkey 19 26 5 Mexico 14 25 5 Tunisia 13 16 2 U.S.A 11 13 0 Portugal 8 2 6

The above data is only GIP ICX/Corporate exchange data.

Current AIESEC entities’ partnership status:

Brazil: The partnership has grown 100% from 2010 to 2011. And it will grow bigger if AIESEC India

keeps providing competitive and exciting Jobs/Internships to Brazilian interns in companies and other

kinds of organizations every year.

Egypt: Egypt emerged a partner for community development exchange in 2010 and 2011 and has

been growing every since. Every year India receive high number trainees in various NGOs and for

social projects. The scale of professional trainees provided by Egypt is also increasing the coming few

years.

Togo & Uganda: Currently the partnership hasn’t started but Africa remains a growth centre for

AIESEC India in general.


Peru: AIESEC in Peru has had AIESECers on national level from India in 2008 and before. They are

really open to sending Peruvian trainees to India, however, the scale still remains low because of slow

growth and distances between the 2 countries.

Russia: Russia has been a national exchange partners of AIESEC India for the past couple of years and

is growing bigger year by year. All 4 BRIC (Brazil – Russia – India – China) countries are collaborative

and partner with each other on a huge scale.

Colombia: The partnership with AIESEC Colombia was strengthened and consolidated again in 2012.

The National Committee (Member Committee – MC) 2012-13 will be has a member from AIESEC

Colombia as well.

General culture of AIESEC Trainees from the country

Brazil, Colombia, Peru: Interns from Brazil and Colombia are generally Portuguese and Spanish

speaking, respectively. They are some of the most flexible trainees from the world and are easily

adjustable to the culture of India. They themselves come from a very rich culture with really strong

ideals. They may be similar in terms of Indians to an extent but are often really particular about

achieving results and being really effective in terms of work.

Togo & Uganda: Most of the interns from African countries are warm people. Again, flexible and

adaptable to the environment around them. They add their own sense of fun and frolic everywhere

they go and are generally really liked by all people around them. They are often extremely skilled and

can be very hard working.

Russia: Russians are more likely to be cautious and conservative defenders of the status quo. Their

cruel climate, harsh history, and skeptical outlook on life has caused Russians to value stability,

security, social order, and predictability, avoiding risk. They prefer the tried and tested over the new

and unknown. Despite their pessimism, there is an admirable durability and resiliency about Russians,

a proven strength and endurance. Hospitality is a great Russian virtue and expect the same in India as

well.

Egypt: Egypt is actually a wonderful and delightful mixture of traditions, with a socioeconomic

structure which allows, more and more, a gradient of classes. But one must look, and feel with the

heart in order to touch this essence of Egypt. Egyptians come from a rich cultural background and

are open to learning. Egyptian interns are great learners and tend to adapt to new environment

easily. All Egyptian interns are well inducted by their AIESEC home Local Committees before their

arrival to India.


China: Mainland of China has been one of the biggest exchange partner of AIESEC in India. AIESEC in

Mainland of China is the largest entity sending highest number of students/graduates abroad on an

international experience. India has the highest no. of Chinese people received through AIESEC itself.

Both the entities have been leading entities of the AIESEC network are growing through

collaboration. AIESEC in Mainland of China send Chinese Talent to India for both Professional

internships and Community Development internships.

Poland: AIESEC in India and AIESEC in Poland have been long term exchange partners and

understand the opportunities available in both countries. The student exchange relations between

Poland and India are based on sheer availability and understanding of the scope of growth of the

countries individually and together. The partnerships has a potential to change perceptions and

develop understanding between two completely different cultures.

United States of America: The relations between AIESEC in US and AIESEC in India have been

variable in the past few years. The exchange relations have improved a lot since July 2011.

Tunisia & Portugal: There is no existing official partnership with the 2 AIESEC entities, however, we

receive a few French and Portuguese speaking students/graduates from the two countries. The scale

of operations of the both the entities is small as compared what India’s requirement may be.

Turkey: AIESEC Turkey is an extremely ambitious AIESEC entity and receives high number of Indians

students/graduates for various internships in Turkey. Similarly, Turkey sends quite a high number of

Turkish young people to experience various internships in India as well. The Turkish exchange

participants apply for Indian internship due to availability of opportunities.

Germany: AIESEC in Germany has been a huge supplier for German Talent to India for Companies

and Social Projects in the past 3-4 years. It supplies high number of students/graduates looking for a

short term exchange experience. The supply of Talent to India from Germany stays limited and stable

every year.

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ChinaProject ManagementEconomicsFinanceAdvertising and PREvent ManagementPorganization ManagementMarket Research and EvaluationIntroduction to ManagementTraining and Development

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36%

16%14%

12%

11%

11%

GermanyEconomics

Project Management

Introduction to Management

Intoductory Economics

Organization Management

Business Law

30%

27%23%

20%

Poland

Project Management

Advertising and PR

Event Management

International Marketing

19%

15%

14%14%

14%

12%

12%

TunisiaProject Management

Software Development

Avertising and PR

Consumer and Buyer Behaviour

Web Development

36%

22%19%

23%

Turkey

Project Management

Introduction to Management

International Marketing

Financial Accounting


39%

33%

28%

United States of America

Project Management

Event Management

Advertising and PR

What does the International Talent look for in internships?

Students/Graduates look for challenging internships through AIESEC in some of the well known

companies of the world or the country where they intend to go.

They look for developing their theoretical skill into a practical skill in an Indian Environment.

A multi-cultural environment to work.

A work environment supportive of ideas and creativity in the company.

Learning more about Indian Business not just through experience in the company but also

knowledge directly provided by the authorities through training.

Professionalism during the internship. They look for enough responsibility during the internship

but also need to have a huge scope of learning.

An internship cannot be merely using their own skills.

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