12/04/2026
Bridging the Gap: The ITA Global Country Chapters Network (GCCN) Inaugural Strategic Meeting 2026
The future of global educator leadership has arrived. We are proud to announce the success of the ITA GCCN Inaugural Strategic Meeting, chaired by our Global Project Director, Mohammad Umaid.
Under the banner of "Institutionalizing Local Impact Through Global Connection," this meeting formalized a groundbreaking "Glocal" strategy designed to empower educators in over 60 countries across 7 global regions.
Strategic Pillars for 2026:
🔹 Pillar One: GCCN ITA Country Chapters – Transforming local educational landscapes through blockchain-verified digital credentials and CPD programs strictly aligned with UN SDG 4.
🔹 Pillar Two: GECLA (Global Educator Communication & Leadership Academy) – A zero-cost, "Beyond AI" academy focused on irreplaceable human leadership, public speaking, and presentational presence.
Distinguished Expert Insights:
The meeting was enriched by a global panel of experts who shared their vision for a resilient educational ecosystem:
The ITA Chairman: Set the institutional vision and official endorsement.
Prof. Dr. Nilesh N. Prasad (Global Director of Education, ITA): On the intersection of SDG 4 and Global Leadership.
Dr. Deepak Kumar Behera (South Asia): On the educator's role in regional economic and health resilience.
Chitra Kannan (Maldives): On Digital Pedagogy, Global Standards, and Innovation.
Abdulganiyu Sherif (Nigeria): On how teachers shape character and society through the "Beyond Academy."
Dr. Soumya Ranjan Jena (India): On the synergy of AI in Leadership, Research, and Entrepreneurship.
A Scalable Future:
With a clearly defined 5-tier operational hierarchy—connecting Global, Regional, and Country Directors directly to Chapter Managers and Educator Members—ITA is now positioned as the world’s most locally impactful educator network.
📢 OPPORTUNITY AWAITS:
We are officially inviting applications for Regional & Country Project Directors. Join a leadership team that values accessibility, equity, and verifiable professional growth.