The “GOA DIALOGUES” is a new initiative to promote and strengthen peace, stability, freedom, independence, and sustainable development in Asia and the world through dialogue, interaction and mutual cooperation among civilizations. This initiative will be a synthesizer and transmitter of ideas and activities that will contribute to building a resurgent Goa, a progressive India, a better Asia, and a safer world. The Dialogues stand firmly on the four pillars of CULTURE & CIVILIZATION, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND COSMOPOLITANISM, ASIAN SECURITY, and INDIA AND GLOBAL ASIA
The flagship projects, research and training activities, and fellowship exchange programmes with the peoples and institutions in the pan-Asian region and the Indian Ocean area will promote the building of a better Asia with Goa as a centre of radiating influence for ideas, development, and freedom.
The “GOA DIALOGUES” are centred at The International Centre, Goa, India. The International Centre, Goa (ICG) was founded in June 1987 under the Societies Act (1860) “to promote understanding and amity between parts of the country and with different communities of the world” through a multiplicity of activities. These include:
 Conferences, seminars, training programmes and lectures;
Research on cultural, social, economic and political matters;
Interaction and affiliation with national and international professional and educational bodies;
Dissemination of information through reports, journals and books;
The provision of fellowships and scholarships;
Study-in-India training for foreign students.
The ICG maintains residential facilities for scholars, intellectuals, researchers and trainees, and maintains a fund from contributions from official and non-official institutions.
The Centre is an autonomous institution. It relies on grants and donations from local and international institutions as well as individuals to fund its programmes . Residential and non-residential conferences, seminars and training programmes are organized by local, national and international organizations.
The ICG’s facilities are located on 8 acres of land on the Taleigao Plateau at Dona Paula, Goa. The plateau overlooks the confluence of the famous Zuari and Mandovi Rivers. The Centre has 44 guest rooms, 3 seminar rooms, a restaurant, and several lawns of different sizes that are used for private functions, which could range from small get-togethers to elaborate parties. The ICG is a Seminar Resort where participants and visitors will find food for the Mind, Body and Soul.
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