by Editor BGF | Oct 12, 2025 | Global Alliance for Digital Governance
By Vibhav Kant Upadhyay
For more than a century, the dominant model of global development has been rooted in exploitation — of resources, of people, and of nature itself. This approach, while accelerating material growth for a few, has left behind a deeply imbalanced world, scarred by inequality, environmental degradation, and fragile socio-economic foundations.
Today, with the developed nations comprising barely five percent of the world’s population, the true danger lies not in their past choices but in the possibility that the remaining ninety-five percent might attempt to follow the same destructive path. Should that happen, humanity risks not only ecological collapse but also an era of geopolitical instability as nations compete for dwindling resources.
The Alternative Development Model (ADM) was conceived as an answer to this global crisis — a visionary framework that redefines growth from exploitation to empowerment, from short-term gain to long-term harmony. ADM establishes a new socio-economic paradigm where sustainability, inclusion, and human dignity replace extraction, inequality, and environmental loss as the cornerstones of progress.
At its core, ADM is guided by three interdependent pillars:
- Empowerment: Building systems where every individual and community contributes meaningfully to progress.
- Equity: Ensuring fair access to resources, opportunities, and outcomes.
- Sustainability: Advancing human prosperity without compromising the planet or future generations.
The ADM framework operationalizes these principles through dynamic mechanisms — EES (Energy Efficiency, Environmental Responsibility & Sustainability), RME (Relationship, Mechanism & Execution), and ISP (Ideology, Systems & Product) — together forming the Development Operating System for a balanced and resilient society.
ADM and the AI World Society (AIWS): Building a New Era of Ethical Development
The Boston Global Forum (BGF) and its AI World Society (AIWS) Initiative share with ADM a common mission: to reshape the world’s future through ethics, compassion, and human-centered innovation. While ADM lays the foundation for a global transformation in socio-economic systems, AIWS extends that transformation into the digital and technological domains — ensuring that Artificial Intelligence and advanced technologies serve humanity, democracy, and peace.
Together, ADM and AIWS form complementary pillars of a new civilization model — one that merges the wisdom of sustainable development with the ethics of intelligent innovation. Their combined philosophy envisions a 21st century in which technology, governance, and economics are recalibrated to elevate human consciousness and restore equilibrium between progress and purpose.
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by Editor BGF | Oct 12, 2025 | Papers & Reports, Publications
Written by Vibhav Kant Upadhyay
A New Paradigm
For over a century, the world’s development journey has been driven by the exploitation of resources, of people, and of nature. The result is an unbalanced world marked by inequality, environmental degradation, and fragile socio-economic systems.
The developed countries, constituting only 5 percent of the world’s population, followed a route to development that was most conveniently available to them at the time. The real threat today is the inclination of the remaining 95 percent to follow the same model.
If that happens, the planet faces not only catastrophic environmental collapse but also deep geopolitical instability as nations compete for increasingly scarce resources.
ADM was born as an answer to this crisis- a visionary framework that shifts global growth from exploitation to empowerment, creating balance between aspiration and sustainability.
Core Philosophy
ADM rests on three interdependent pillars:
Empowerment: Building systems where every individual and community contributes meaningfully to progress.
Equity: Ensuring fair and inclusive access to resources, opportunities, and outcomes.
Sustainability: Advancing human prosperity without depleting the natural environment or compromising future generations.
The ADM Framework
ADM integrates ideology, strategy, and execution through three dynamic components:
EES (Energy Efficiency, Environmental Responsibility & Sustainability): Creating responsible systems that optimize energy and resources.
RME (Relationship, Mechanism, Execution): Building deep cross-border, multi-sector collaboration to advance shared goals.
ISP (Ideology, Systems & Product): Translating ADM principles into tangible, scalable initiatives across industries.
These pillars collectively form the Development Operating System for a balanced nation, achieving equilibrium among growth, inclusivity, and sustainability.
ADM INITIATIVES
National Electric Vehicle Initiative (NEVI) Redefining Mobility for the People
NEVI envisions an alternative transportation model that is environmentally sustainable, economically viable, and energy-efficient. It promotes the adoption of electric vehicles across passenger, commercial, and public transport segments, making clean mobility accessible to all. With integrated planning and strategic technology partnerships, NEVI is paving the way for a carbon-neutral transportation ecosystem that is both affordable and inclusive.
Alternative Education Ecosystem (AEE) Reimagining Education for the Future
The AEE initiative transforms education into a more equitable and technology-driven system. By combining digital innovation with ADM’s empowerment philosophy, it ensures every learner has access to quality education and lifelong learning opportunities. This model supports self-learning, inclusivity, and skill empowerment, preparing the next generation to thrive in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC)
Balanced Industrial Growth and Regional Empowerment
DMIC is one of ADM’s landmark successes, conceived to create a high-speed, high-capacity industrial corridor connecting Delhi and Mumbai. Beyond infrastructure, its purpose is to balance regional development, spread employment opportunities, and bridge urban-rural disparities.
Varanasi–Kyoto Initiative (VAKYO)
Cultural Diplomacy through Sustainable Urbanism
VAKYO unites the heritage cities of Varanasi and Kyoto to create a model of smart, sustainable, and culturally sensitive urban development. Inspired by Kyoto’s transformation, it aims to evolve Varanasi into a Smart Heritage City while preserving its cultural legacy and embracing modern sustainability practices. This initiative showcases how culture and sustainability can coexist, linking tradition, innovation, and global collaboration.
THE GLOBAL MOVEMENT FOR CHANGE
ADM is not merely a development model. It is a philosophy for the 21st century, one that challenges the exploitative status quo and empowers nations to design their own sustainable futures.
By prioritizing human empowerment, environmental accountability, and equitable growth, ADM envisions a world where development uplifts all.
by Editor BGF | Sep 21, 2025 | News, Shaping Futures
At the United Nations General Assembly Science Summit 2025, experts, policymakers, and innovators came together to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping our world. The discussions emphasized both the transformative opportunities and the urgent ethical challenges posed by AI. From breakthroughs in healthcare and climate resilience to debates on governance, equity, and global cooperation, the summit offered a forward-looking roadmap for how AI can be harnessed for the common good.
For the Boston Global Forum (BGF) and AI World Society (AIWS), the Science Summit’s insights resonate with our mission to ensure AI serves humanity with ethics, responsibility, and democratic values. Events like this reinforce the importance of frameworks such as AIWS Government 24/7 and the Boston Finance Accord in guiding AI’s integration into society.
🔗 Forbes – The UNGA Science Summit 2025 Offered A Glimpse on the Future of AI
https://www.forbes.com/sites/corneliawalther/2025/09/20/the-unga-science-summit-2025-offered-a-glimpse-on-the-future-of-ai/
by Editor BGF | Sep 21, 2025 | Shinzo Abe Initiative for Peace and Security, News
A new analysis highlights how India–Japan relations have deepened under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, building on the strategic vision of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who first introduced the concepts of the Indo-Pacific and the Quad in his historic 2007 “Confluence of the Two Seas” speech in New Delhi.
For Abe, India was indispensable to creating a democratic security network spanning the Pacific and Indian Oceans—an idea that remains central today as both countries strengthen defense cooperation, maritime security, and infrastructure projects to balance China’s rise.
The Shinzo Abe Initiative of BGF–AIWS honors this enduring vision: connecting India, Japan, and fellow democracies in safeguarding a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. Under Modi’s leadership, India’s rise as a maritime and strategic power continues to validate Abe’s foresight, reinforcing why his legacy remains a guiding light for the region and the world.
This legacy will also be brought to life through the Shinzo Abe Film, a project of the BGF–AIWS Film Park, which will highlight Abe’s contributions to peace, democracy, and Indo-Pacific cooperation—ensuring that future generations understand and carry forward his vision.
🔗 In Modi era: India-Japan Ties and the Security of the Indo-Pacific – Sunday Guardian Livehttps://sundayguardianlive.com/national/pm-modi-news-in-modi-era-india-japan-ties-and-the-security-of-the-indo-pacific-140180/
by Editor BGF | Sep 21, 2025 | World Leader for Peace and Security, News, World Leaders in AIWS Award Updates
Sanae Takaichi, recipient of the 2023 World Leader in AIWS Award, has formally announced her candidacy for the leadership of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). In declaring her bid, Takaichi emphasized the need for politics that can transform “anxieties about the future into dreams and hopes” and deliver strong leadership to overcome crises facing Japan.
As a member of the BGF–AIWS Family, Takaichi’s leadership continues to embody the mission of AIWS: advancing ethical governance, innovation, and human-centered values in the Age of AI. Her candidacy also reflects the enduring influence of Shinzo Abe’s legacy, particularly his vision for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific and his commitment to democratic resilience.
Her bid for party leadership highlights how BGF–AIWS honorees are not only recognized for past achievements but continue to shape national and global futures—linking ethical leadership with strategic action in an age of profound transformation.
🔗 Nippon.com – Takaichi Announces Candidacy for LDP Leader
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/Japan-is-back-‘Takaichi-says-as-she-announces-candidacy-for-LDP-leadership
by Editor BGF | Sep 21, 2025 | News
On September 18, 2025, President Donald J. Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed the Technology Prosperity Deal (TPD), a landmark agreement to deepen transatlantic cooperation in artificial intelligence, nuclear energy, and quantum computing. The deal strengthens joint initiatives between U.S. and UK research institutions, aligning standards for AI safety, accelerating breakthroughs in biotechnology, advancing fusion and nuclear energy independence, and creating interoperable frameworks for quantum technologies.
For the Boston Global Forum (BGF) and AI World Society (AIWS), this milestone reflects the growing importance of international cooperation to ensure that advanced technologies are guided by ethics, democratic values, and human dignity. The TPD exemplifies how global partnerships can advance innovation while embedding the principles of AIWS Government 24/7 and AIWS Standards and Values—building a safer and more prosperous future in the AI Age.
🔗 White House – President Trump Signs Technology Prosperity Deal with United Kingdom
https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/09/president-trump-signs-technology-prosperity-deal-with-united-kingdom/
by Editor BGF | Sep 21, 2025 | News
On September 16–17, 2025, the production team of the Shinzo Abe Film, a signature project of the AIWS Film Park, held important meetings in Nha Trang and began filming the first scenes. The settings—the AIWS House Nha Trang and the President Room of the Potique Hotel—provided the backdrop for opening sequences honoring Prime Minister Abe’s legacy of peace, democracy, and Indo-Pacific cooperation.
On the evening of September 17, the project was formally introduced to leaders and stakeholders at Ham Kiem 2, Mui Ne, Phan Thiet, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam. The event was attended by Vice Governor of Lam Dong Nguyen Hong Hai, HZ Group leaders, and distinguished business and media figures.
Representing the Boston Global Forum (BGF) and the AI World Society (AIWS) were Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-Founder, Co-Chair, and CEO of BGF; Yasuhide Nakayama, Representative of BGF in Japan and Former State Minister of Japan; and Vibhav Kant Upadhyay, Chair of the India Center Foundation and Representative of BGF in India, a close friend of both Shinzo Abe and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Together, they highlighted the Shinzo Abe Initiative, a cornerstone of BGF–AIWS efforts to advance peace and security in the Indo-Pacific.
A major milestone was achieved when HZ Group announced sponsorship of USD 100,000 to support the Shinzo Abe Film project. This contribution underscores strong regional and business community support for preserving Abe’s vision through film and culture.
The Shinzo Abe Film, guided by the spirit of the BGF–AIWS Family, aims not only to commemorate Abe’s leadership but also to inspire future generations to carry forward his legacy of democratic resilience and global peace.
by Editor BGF | Sep 14, 2025 | News
Harvard University Loeb House, Cambridge, MA
The Boston Global Forum (BGF) and the AI World Society (AIWS) are proud to announce an exceptional lineup of distinguished speakers for the upcoming BGF Conference on November 4, 2025, titled “Honoring World Leaders, Advancing AI Ethics in Finance, and Esteeming Digital Assets.”
Kanetsugu Mike, President of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) Bank), will deliver a keynote address on advancing AI ethics in finance under the Boston Finance Accord for AI Governance 24/7. As the head of one of the world’s largest financial institutions, Mr. Mike brings unique insights into responsible innovation and global financial stability in the AI Age.
Professor Tarun Khanna, Harvard Business School, will share his expertise on global entrepreneurship, innovation, and the intersection of ethics and finance in emerging markets. His research and teaching on strategy, innovation, and business in developing countries have shaped leaders worldwide.
Álvaro Rodríguez Arregui, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of IGNIA, will also join as a featured speaker. IGNIA, the first venture capital fund in Mexico, invests in entrepreneurs solving pressing challenges for Latin America’s emerging middle class. Mr. Rodríguez Arregui’s work has received wide recognition: the PODER-ABC Business Award (2011), inclusion in Forbes’ Top 30 Social Entrepreneurs of the World (2012), the YPO SEN Sustainability Award on Economic Justice/Community Impact, and the National Entrepreneurship Award presented by the President of Mexico (2014).
Together, these speakers represent a dynamic intersection of finance, academia, and entrepreneurial innovation. Their contributions will help shape the global conversation on ethical finance, digital assets, and the future of AI governance, key pillars of the BGF–AIWS vision for a safer, fairer, and more enlightened world.
Mitsubishi Bank CEO Kanetsugu Mike
by Editor BGF | Sep 14, 2025 | News
The Boston Global Forum (BGF) affirms that in this moment of historic transition, the Four Pillars of Democracy—the United States, Japan, India, and the European Union–United Kingdom—must act together with urgency and clarity to secure peace, stability, and prosperity for humanity.
The Situation and Challenges
The world faces profound threats: the continuing war in Ukraine, aggressive actions and coercive policies from authoritarian states, economic disruptions from fragile supply chains, and growing risks of technological misuse in the Age of AI. Many democracies continue to trade with regimes that undermine peace and stability, weakening their own collective position. Without unity, the Four Pillars risk fragmentation, leaving space for authoritarian powers to reshape global rules to their advantage.
What Must Be Done
The Four Pillars must consolidate their strength and act in unison through four dimensions:
- Economy and Business – Build trusted, democratic supply chains; reduce dependency on Russia and China; and create an economic front that makes aggression unsustainable.
- Innovation and Technology – Lead in AI, chips, digital assets, and emerging technologies with frameworks that emphasize ethics, transparency, and human dignity. Establish common innovation standards to set the pace for the global economy.
- Security and Peace – Deepen defense and intelligence cooperation, ensuring credible deterrence while pursuing diplomatic pathways that uphold the sovereignty and security of all nations.
- Values and Governance – Promote democracy, rule of law, and human rights as guiding principles for global partnerships. Together, the Four Pillars must show that democratic cooperation delivers stability, prosperity, and peace.
Call to Action
The Boston Global Forum calls on leaders of the United States, Japan, India, and the EU–UK to take bold, coordinated action now. Their shared responsibility is not only to defend their own citizens but also to offer the world a model of peace and security grounded in economy, business, and innovation—anchored by democratic values.
The Four Pillars, united, can define the future: a world where peace is preserved, innovation serves humanity, and democracy prevails in the Age of AI.
