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African Union currently doesn't have plans for a supranational state. However, under their blueprint long term ambitious Agenda 2063 plan, they are exploring to consolidate a constitutional draft of a Union Government by 2025 for African governments to share to the African populace to decide in a future referendum and a possible legal annexation ratification agreement of a creating a political pact by 2030–2034 which centers around the political union with African citizenship and passport, and the Union anthem and flag will be widely observed. There will also be direct elections of Members of Parliament to the Union legislative body and the President of the Union will be elected by universal suffrage where African citizens can vote for their continental president and government. This extends beyond the Abuja Treaty of 1991, under the African Union Sirte Declaration of 1999. With a domestication of all the continental government political institutions by 2045–2055. United States Of Africa will be in the works in the future, right after they consolidate the final pillar of the Economic treaty of Abuja 1991 creating a unified converged EU style economic system by 2028–34 e.g. African Economic Community with a Pan-African Parliament and a African Court of Justice with African Union laws put in place and merging all the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) across the continent e.g. ECOWAS - West Africa, COMESA - Central, East and Southern Africa, SADC - Southern Africa, EAC - East Africa etc.According to AU’s Agenda 2063 Framework document released in 2014:“Africa by 2063 will have realized the fulfilment of the founders’ dream or vision of a United Africa, a union of well-governed and democratic continent. The political unity of Africa will be the culmination of the integration process, including the free movement of people, the establishment of continental institutions, and full economic integration.By 2030, there will be consensus on the form of the continental unity and its underlying institutions. By 2045, all legal measures required for the formation of a United Africa will be in place with all its institutions (executive, legislative and Judicial). Regional, state and local governance structures will be appropriately reformed.There will be an African citizenship and passport, and the Union anthem and flag will be widely observed. There will also be direct election of Members of Parliament to the Union legislative body and the President of the Union will be elected by universal suffrage.As part of the political evolution to a United Africa, key economic institutions and frameworks, inter alia, the African Common Market (2025), Africa Monetary Union (2030), Africa Customs Union (2019) and Continental Free Trade Area (2017) will have been established as anchors of the governance structure of a United Africa.”http://www.un.org/en/africa/osaa/pdf/au/agenda2063-framework.pdfUnder 31/201 pagesThe 2007 African Union Accra Declaration Treaty - Long term creation of a political integrated union. Where all the African leaders met in Accra, Ghana at an 2007 African Union summit.“2. We agree on the following steps to attaining the Union Government: a) to rationalize and strengthen the Regional Economic Communities, and harmonize their activities, in conformity with our earlier decision, so as to lead to the creation of an African Common Market, through the stages set in the Treaty Establishing the African Economic Community (Abuja Treaty), with are viewed and shorter timeframe to be agreed upon in order to accelerate the economic and, where possible, political integration;”Source:Accra Declaration on the Union Government of Africa AccraBack in 2006–2007 there was a study by Pan-Africanist study groups who worked with the African Union body, with the late Gaddafi, insight concepts of a single African state governance, looking at the United States model to the EU model and other indigenous models e.g. African traditional pre-colonial decentralised People/Village centred governance model.Source: “United States Of Africa By 2015?”https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/Paper144h.pdfThe original schedule for the formation of this new nation, United Africa (Popular term, United States Of Africa) was back between 2015 and 2017. However, led to conflicts in 2009 and 2010 with African leaders and governments who were not ready to cede power, were in conflict with Gaddafi who wanted to fast track the African constitution to form the supranational African state.Second source from 2010, the last time some who were in favour, some African leaders discussed a possible timeline for the formation in 2017Speaking to journalists in the corridors of UN headquarters, President Wade said: "At the level of the African Union, we are planning to reach the United States of Africa by 2017", and in preparation for it "the AU will begin to install the architecture for a continental form of government beginning in 2010".The original schedule was planned in 2011 for the AU will meet to transform its commission into an authority, and thereby create the positions of president and vice presidents with specific continental roles, according to Amina S. Ali, the AU's ambassador to the United States. Which ended up being scrapped, when Gadaffi left his one year term, and conflict with the AU because he wanted more terms to push ahead the grand union which the body rejected his call. This was at the time for the last years before his death, he was disappointed at the African leaders and his own body he created which he was not in favour because he wanted a stronger body and a United Africa state sooner at the time of its treaty declaration back in 1999.United States of Africa by 2017With that….Carrington applauded the Second African-South American (ASA) summit held in Venezuela in September.The host, President Hugo Chavez, described the relationship between Africa and South America as one linked by "geography and blood". He said the ASA would work to combine the political and economic muscle of the AU and the Union of South American States (UN-ASUR) to use the mineral reserves of the two continents for the benefit of their own peoples."We have the largest reserves in strategic commodities," Chavez declared. "We will pursue a strategic agenda between 2010 and 2020 to control the resources of Africa and South America [because] only then will we earn the respect of the US and Europe and have a well-balanced world." Addressing the summit, the South African president, Jacob Zuma, said "South America can play a positive role in the development of Africa's enormous, yet under-exploited, potential, as can Africa in South America... The success of this relationship will play a key role in the long-awaited development of our two continents, as we make ever greater progress in eradicating poverty and underdevelopment."Which after that summit for the Second African-South American Summit. During and After the 2011 Libyan war, a SATO strategic alliance for United Africa state end up being a scrap for Africa future security that could rival NATO and United States. That also upset the neocons at Washington DC, London and Brussels. They didn’t want an independent large sovereign African state, controlling its own economy and resources which the west have to pay which they couldn’t afford with their debt based Bretton Woods economy.Study Debate by African Union back in 2009, For and Against United States Of Africa:https://www.arschmitz.com/papers/USofAfrica.pdfTowards A Union Government For Africa (January 2008)An african constitution? Study (Page 171)https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/M140FULL.PDFWhat hypothetically African constitution will have if Africa unites under a United Africa (United States Of Africa)United Africa (UA Constitution)the ‘third draft constitution of united Africa (the united States of Africa)’, which we shall call the uA draft constitution, was finalised in yaoundé, cameroon, on 25 May 2005 following the end of a collective endeavour that started formally in September 1999 but can be traced as far back as the mid-1990s.(A book entitled Confédération des Etats-Unis d’Afrique devoted a whole chapter to the subject (tadadjeu 1996).) It includes pertinent provisions of the 1963 OAU charter, the 1991 Abuja treaty establishing the African Economic community and the constitutive Act of the African union of 2000 (including its 2003 amendments). New provisions, i.e. provisions not contained in past texts of the OAU and the AU, constitute about one-third of the content of the UA draft constitution. this document is, therefore, a text that is essentially built on the gains of the OAU and AU.the document is made up of two parts, preceded by an introductory note on the motivations and methodological approach underlying the text. the first part deals with the political integration of the continent and includes the following innovations compared with existing OAU and AU texts:Associate membership to be accorded to the African diaspora (state or local) communities that apply for such status (article 3)the creation of appropriate natural, material and financial resources for the general management and development of the continent and its regions (chapter 6 in full)________172 An African constitution? ten hypotheses of what it should includeThe creation of a pan-African army as an extension and completion of the current initiative aimed at instituting an African Standby force as a permanent mechanism for bringing lasting peace and security to the continent (chapter 8 in full)2. The participation of political organisations (movements and parties) as major stakeholders in the process of building a united Africa (chapter 9)3. The regrouping of existing Au executive portfolios and their extension from ten to 15 (articles 22-23)the second part deals with the economic, social and cultural integration of the continent. It is essentially based on the Abuja treaty and includes the following innovative provisions:A reorientation and inclusion as part of the UA constitution of pertinent provisions of the Abuja treaty on the one hand, and a reinterpretation of provisions that are less suitable within a constitutional framework as part of a related protocol on the other2. A general orientation and clarification of African civil society’s participation in the process of building the united Africa (chapter 12)3. control of the urbanisation process in Africa (chapter 20)4. the mobilisation of new human resources and the popularisation of the ideals of the united Africa (articles 97-98)5. the protection of African leaders against coups d’état and the protection of people’s rights to oppose any kind of dictatorship peacefully (articles 113–114)Many other innovative provisions, some of them very important, are embedded in appropriate paragraphs and can only be detected through a careful reading of the whole text. the full document is made up of 31 chapters divided into 130 articles. It should be noted that, although the UA draft constitution has almost the same institutional architecture as the AU constitutive Act, its organs and institutions generally have more substance, autonomy and powers than those of the AU. ‘Subsidiarity’ (or complementarities) is the general principle governing the relationships between the organs and institutions of the UA at the continental, regional and national levels.A careful comparison of the UA draft constitution and the various proposals that have been formulated on the union Government for Africa shows remarkable convergences and natural complementarities. for instance, compared with the Au commission’s Report on the Modalities for the Implementation of the Union Government for Africa (African union 2006b) the UA draft constitution displays the following differences:It demonstrates greater substance and future outlook than the AU constitutive Act, including its proposed new amendmentsit shares important common features with the proposed Union Government, such as the executive functions of the commission, the (co-)legislative functions of the Pan-African Parliament, the regrouping and extension of executive portfolios as well as the role of specialised technical committees, but also contains some less advanced provisions , for instance advocating the creation of an Office of the President of the Union to be held as a full-time function by a former head of state or a high-ranking African personalityActually, reading through the various technical documents on the union Government gives an almost unmistaken impression that some of the authors of these documents have come across the UA draft constitution and have used it, even if they did not explicitly cite it. the appellation of the future African common currency, Afri, the regrouping and extension of executive portfolios and the role of specialised technical committees illustrate this.It is also important to note that, generally, the collective reflection on the union Government undertaken until now has brought to light the natural and complementary relationships between the constitutive texts of the African union and the UA draft constitution, thus validating the latter, theoretically and indirectly. As a result its usefulness as a reference document in this collective march towards a more peaceful and more prosperous Africa appears to be further consolidated.- - - - -Following its adoption in May 2005 the UA draft constitution was submitted to a process of popular endorsement through a pre-pan-African referendum. the main objective of the process is to collect a minimum of one million UA founders’ votes in order to turn this popular consultation into a self sustaining mechanism on the one hand and to persuade the AU to organise an official pan-African referendum on the draft constitution on the other. Although there were some practical and material difficulties in getting the pre-referendum off the ground, the process is now operating quite well.__________________________174 An African constitution? ten hypotheses of what it should includeThousands of Africans have become founders of the ‘United States of Africa’. the number of Africans voting on the continent and in the diaspora is continually increasing. the probability of reaching the one million UA founders target in a few years is quite high.the UA draft constitution is open to criticism from any reader, just like any other publication. It is also open to amendments proposed by voters. An African civil society conference is planned in Yaoundé, Cameroon, in early November 2008 to examine the various amendments collected from the voters.the UA draft constitution can be accessed at the following website: www. http://foscam.org. (link no longer works anymore, you can try on Wayback Machine)three synonymous appellations for the same geopolitical entityIt is important, at this juncture, to clarify the main terms used in this paper. these are related essentially to two main concepts, i.e. ‘united States of Africa’ and ‘union Government.’ the need for such terminological clarification has also been expressed in the document entitled ‘draft contribution of ECOSOCC to the Grand debate on the African union Government’ African Union 2007b).In Africa any name generally has a meaning. People’s names as well as place names carry historical, practical or moral significance. Also, a name tends to carry specific aspirations or objectives. this authentic African tradition should be kept in mind as the various appellations of the future supranational African state are discussed.the term ‘United States of Africa’ can be traced back to the first two decades of the 20th century, in fact before 1919. It was introduced by the first pan Africanists, the most prominent of whom was WEB du Bois. It translates their inspiration from the model of the united States of America and, eventually, the Soviet union. It is believed that, for the sake of historical loyalty to these fathers of modern pan-Africanism, this appellation should be maintained. but a more authentic term that can be found in almost all pan-Africanist writings and that is easily usable is the United Africa, also written as United-Africa (abbreviated as UA). both terms should be used as synonyms depending on whether one is referring to history or to practical and immediate concerns. Of course, the ‘united States of Africa’ cannot be a subservient imitation of the united States of America.Maurice Tadadjeu 175the term ‘Union Government’ has evolved remarkably since January 2005. At the start it had an all-embracing meaning that can be summarised as ‘reinforced or reformed African union.’ today it essentially means two things: the ‘African union Executive’ on the one hand and the ‘system of governance of the African union’ on the other. both these meanings are valid, although one needs to be more precise about what one means when using the second. the first is more common, because it translates the collective experiences of ordinary Africans in governance.Turning to the term ‘Union’ as used with reference to the African union, it should be noted that it will continue to be used even after the establishment of the United States of Africa and when one would no longer speak of the African Union. this word should be given an authentic, legitimate and quasi in disputable qualifier. One such qualifier is ‘pan-African’. It faithfully reflects the out-of-continent component of the United Africa that is now being built. In a way this qualifier pays well-deserved homage to the first African diaspora to whom we owe the essentials of modern pan-Africanist ideals. therefore, after the African Union, like the defunct OAU, is transformed into the United Africa, one would still refer to it as the Union, meaning the Pan-African Union.the above points to three different appellations for the same geopolitical entity, namely the United States of Africa, the United Africa and the pan-African union, but this is certainly not the only case in the world of more than one term being used.The ten most important provisions of an african constitutionThis paper is intended to present the ten hypothetically most important provisions that should be included in an African constitution. As indicated earlier, the paper is also intended to contribute to the current grand debate on a union Government for Africa. for this reason, the ten provisions presented below are drawn from the UA draft constitution, which is in fact not hypothetical – it is already a true reflection of the aspirations of thousands of Africans 18 years and older. the provisions selected are presented randomly.1. An AU-based institutional architectureAn African constitution should have an AU-based institutional architecture. the existing AU institutional architecture is the result of a collective effort and176 An African constitution? ten hypotheses of what it should includeExperimentation over the entire lifespan of the now-defunct OAU. Although it is inspired by the European institutional network, it can be defined to meet the needs of the African people on the continent and in the diaspora. what is required of today’s AU organs and institutions is a clear and systematic definition of their respective nature, autonomy, functions and powers, and the subsidiarity principle governing their mutual relationships. Of course a few more organs and many more institutions will be needed, but these can be added in the various protocols that will gradually complement the fundamental provisions of the constitution. As noted earlier, the UA draft constitution has almost the same institutional architecture as the African Union.2. A three-level governance structureThe African constitution must crystallise the three-level governance structure typified by the existing national, regional (including diasporan) and continental institutions of the AU. Here again the subsidiarity principle should govern their relationships and provide for a clear hierarchy of powers. continental institutions must have higher powers than the regional ones and the latter than the national institutions. this three-level governance structure is found in the UA draft constitution.3. Co-ownership of the continent as the foundation of African citizenshipThe concept of African citizenship must be enshrined in the African constitution. This concept should be based on the value of co-ownership of the continent by all Africans. One of the most innovative provisions of the UA draft constitution is precisely the declaration of this principle in chapter 6. There is no better foundation for an African citizenship than that of recognising that this huge continent called Africa was made for all Africans and must remain the collective property of all Africans.4. A continental fiscal systemOne of the main functions of an African constitution is to establish the whole continent as a single supranational geopolitical entity. the UA draft constitution refers to this entity as ‘a State of States, a nation of nations, a country of countries’. It is a fact of life that the governments of nations live on taxes, i.e. on well-established fiscal systems. So shall the government of the United Africa.Maurice tadadjeu 177However, the peculiarity of the UA is that it will not have to tax its citizens too much, because of their present state of poverty. Rather, it will establish an equitable system of exploitation and distribution of the natural resources that exist so abundantly all over the continent. the UA draft constitution refers to this approach as the ‘resolution of the African paradoxical equation’, i.e. the solution of this paradoxical situation of an African continent that is endowed with immense soil and subsoil resources as well as human resources, but that is also a continent on which people live in abject poverty.5. A continental peace, security and defence systemAn African constitution should guarantee permanent peace and security all over the continent. the UA draft constitution provides this guarantee through the creation of a pan-African army along with an appropriate security system. without peace and security Africa cannot develop. this continent is capable of providing sustainable peace and security for its people. this should be done systematically without any further delay.6. Full participation by political organisationsAn African constitution must provide for full participation by political movements and parties in the building of a United Africa. the UA draft constitution does just that in chapter 9. It has been rightly observed that, since the wave of democratisation came into Africa in the early 1990s, political parties have limited their activities consistently to within their respective national borders. Regional and continental democracies are yet to emerge.Access to elective functions at the regional and continental levels should become a continental constitutional right and be governed by clear democratic processes directly involving African political movements and parties.7. A determining role for African civil societyAfrican civil society on the continent and in the diaspora has a determining role to play in the building of the UA. the UA draft constitution provides for a clear orientation and clarification of such a role and makes it possible for African civil society to self-organise and function autonomously.178 An African constitution? ten hypotheses of what it should include8. Full integration of the African DiasporaAn African constitution should provide for full integration and participation of the African diaspora in the building of the UA. this is done in various relevant provisions of the UA draft constitution. However, the African diaspora itself should participate fully in the drafting and the adoption of the constitution through a specific pan-African referendum.9. Special measures against coups d’état and dictatorshipThis continent has consistently been the prey of coups d’état and dictatorships for over 40 years. An African constitution should put an end to such a situation. this is exactly what the UA draft constitution has done by providing for special measures to protect democratic governments of the union’s states, guaranteeing the people’s right to impeach and peacefully remove from office any head of state or government who ventures into dictatorial rule.10. Redefinition of the concept of the African Economic CommunityAn African constitution should redefine the concept of an African Economic community. As a matter of fact, the Abuja treaty establishing the African Economic community remains a shelved masterpiece (until today in 2018 with the African trade bloc Afcfta). the UA draft constitution provides for a reorientation of this concept toward the gradual establishment of an integrated African economic zone with one single currency, the Afri. It also incorporates the essential provisions of the treaty as constitutional economic, social and cultural provisions (including the promotion of African languages) and puts the remaining ones into an appropriate protocol.Toward an official status for the UA draft constitutionThe above presentation clearly shows that the UA draft constitution meets the main requirements of a genuine African constitution, at least as far as the present writer and the thousands of Africans who have already endorsed it are concerned. It should therefore receive proper attention from the African Union. More precisely, the AU should evaluate this document in the light of its decision to move the continent rapidly towards the ‘United States of Africa’.Maurice tadadjeu 179Such an evaluation should help the AU determine the official status of the UA draft constitution. As a result, this document could –Serve as an official working document that will be amended and turned into the final version of the ‘draft constitution of the United States of Africa’ ultimately to be submitted to the African people for approval through a pan-African referendum.Be officially recognised for what it is, i.e. an authentic UA draft constitution, serving more and more as the basis for anticipated engagement (as is currently the case with the above-mentioned pan-African pre-referendum) in the gradual building of the ‘United States of Africa’It should be emphasised that by registering the UA draft constitution alongside other documents from African civil society in its official instruments for collective reflection on the Union Government in moving toward the ‘United States of Africa’ the African Union would show proof of its strong will to build a true union of African peoples, by endorsing a vision and ideas emanating from these peoples.——- conclusion ——The United Africa is due to emerge out of two inspiring models. the first is the model of the United States of America, which inspired the founding fathers of modern pan-Africanism and brought about the concept of the ‘United States of Africa’. This model is still very appealing to most Africans today. the second is the European Union model, which inspired the creation of the African Union, including its appellation and its institutional architecture. the UA, however, is emerging as a genuine African vision, generated by the African people for the African people. As a matter of fact, during the six years over which the UA draft constitution was produced, none of the several successive drafters appeared to pay any particular attention to the two inspiring models mentioned above. They were interested in drawing lessons from the OAU experience and from the initial experience of the AU in order to express, to the best of their abilities, the profound aspirations of the African people on the continent and in the diaspora.A Union Government for Africa is emerging as a transitional step towards a United Africa. Many people are even tempted to equate the two. One thing is sure: most of the provisions for the Union Government will be included in the final version of the draft constitution of the United Africa. In other words, the formation of the Union Government is a prelude to the formation of the UA government.In this perspective, the officialization of the UA draft constitution by the African Union would be a significant step in the right direction.Source: ISS MONOGRAPH SERIES/African Union (January 2008)FACT: If Africa federation was formed today, it would be the largest country in the world in terms of landmass and the 3rd largest population in the world today after China and India. And it would have a GDP of UK of $2.5 trillion.

He did that in his first visit to US after assuming the office of the Prime Minister of India, repeated in 2015 and made sure that 2016 is bigger and better.Known for his public speeches, Narendra Modi was expected to rock the US Congress today with his address. But little did US Senators and representatives expected that this a 45-minute speech would make them give as many as eight standing ovation to the Prime Minister of the world largest democracy. In this speech, Modi shared his experiences from his first visit to US where traveled coast to coast, covering more than 25 states of America. He spoke about the constitution of India, Yoga and acknowledged the contribution of three million Indo Americans.Modi began his address praising the US Congress for encouraging and empowering other democracies across the world. Here’s how Modi’s historic address to US Congress wooed the congressmen and representatives:Of shared beliefsThe idea that all citizens are created equal is a central pillar of the American constitution. Founding fathers of the republic of India too shared the same belief and sought individual liberty for every citizen of India. There were many who doubted India when, as a newly independent nation, chose democracy. But, the people of India did not waver.Today, across Indian streets and institutions, in its villages and cities, anchored in equal respect for all faiths; and in the melody of hundreds of its languages and dialects.India lives as one; India grows as one; India celebrates as one.The Constitution is the real holy book for the Indian government. And, in that holy book, freedom of faith, speech and franchise, and equality of all citizens, regardless of background, are enshrined as fundamental rights.While Thoreau’s idea of civil disobedience influenced Indian political thoughts, Gandhi’s non-violence inspired the heroism of Martin Luther King.Dr. B.R. Ambedkar studied at the Columbia University a century ago, and the impact of the U.S. constitution on him was reflected in his drafting of the Indian constitution some three decades later.US Congress and IndiaThrough the cycle of elections and transitions of Administrations the intensity of Indo-US engagements has only grown and the US Congress has acted as its compass in this journey.In the fall of 2008, when the Congress passed the India-U.S. Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement, it changed the very colours of leaves of the relationship between the two nations. India will never forget the solidarity shown by the U.S. Congress when terrorists from across our border attacked Mumbai in November of 2008.The partnershipsThe genius of Norman Borlaug brought the Green Revolution and food security to India. The excellence of the American Universities nurtured Institutes of Technology and Management in India.Today, S&T collaboration continues to helps India in cracking the age-old problems in the fields of public health, education, food, and agriculture. Ties of commerce and investment are flourishing and India trades more with the U.S. than with any other nation. The flow of goods, services and capital between us generates jobs in both our societies.Defence purchases by India(from US) have moved from almost zero to ten billion dollars in less than a decade. The cooperation between India and US secures Indian cities and citizens from terrorists, and protects the critical infrastructure from cyber threats.Cultural ConnectIndia’s ancient heritage of Yoga has over 30 million practitioners in the U.S. of three million Indian Americans are a unique and dynamic bridge connecting the two nations. Today, they are among America’s best CEOs; academics; astronauts; scientists; economists; doctors; even spelling bee champions. They are America’s strength and the pride of India. They symbolize the best of both our societies.Before assuming office of Prime Minister of India, Modi travelled coast to coast, covering more than 25 States of America. He realized then that the real strength of the U.S. was in the dreams of its people and the boldness of their ambitions. Today, similar spirits defines India.Narendra Modi’s dreamModi’s dream is to economically empower one billion Indian citizens through many social and economic transformations, and do so by 2022, the seventy-fifth anniversary of India’s independence.Here’s what the to-do list of Modi includes:A vibrant rural economy with robust farm sector;A roof over each head and electricity to all households;To skill millions of our youth;Build 100 smart cities;Have a broad band for a billion, and connect our villages to the digital world;And create a twenty-first century rail, road and port infrastructure.To achieve these goals in a limited time frame with a light carbon foot print, there has to be a greater emphasis on renewables.India – an ideal partnerAs the U.S. businesses search for new areas of economic growth, markets for their goods, a pool of skilled resources, and global locations to produce and manufacture, India could be their ideal partner.India’s strong economy, and growth rate of 7.6% per annum, is creating new opportunities for the mutual prosperity of India and US. Today, for their global research and development centers, India is the destination of choice for the U.S. companies. Looking eastward from India, across the Pacific, the innovation strength of the two countries comes together in California.Of Threats and ChallengesIn Asia, the absence of an agreed security architecture creates uncertainty. Threats of terror are expanding, and new challenges are emerging in cyber and outer-space. And, global institutions conceived in 20th century, seem unable to cope with new challenges or take on new responsibilities.In this world full of multiple transitions and economic opportunities; growing uncertainties and political complexities; existing threats and new challenges; an Indo-US engagement can make a difference by promoting:Cooperation not dominance;Connectivity not isolation;Respect for Global Commons;inclusive not exclusive mechanisms; and above alladherence to international rules and norms.India is already assuming her responsibilities in securing the Indian Ocean region. A strong India-U.S. partnership can anchor peace, prosperity and stability from Asia to Africa and from Indian Ocean to the Pacific. It can also help ensure security of the sea lanes of commerce and freedom of navigation on seas.The fight against terrorismIn South Asia, and globally, terrorism remains the biggest threat. In the territory stretching from West of India’s border to Africa, it may go by different names, from Laskhar-e-Taiba, to Taliban to ISIS. But, it’s philosophy is common: of hate, murder and violence.Although it’s shadow is spreading across the world, it is incubated in India’s neighbourhood. Refusing to reward those who preach and practice terrorism for political gains, is the first step towards holding them accountable for their actions. The fight against terrorism has to be fought at many levels. And, the traditional tools of military, intelligence or diplomacy alone would not be able to win this fight.India and US need to deepen their security cooperation. And, base it on a policy:that isolates those who harbour, support and sponsor terrorists;that does not distinguish between “good” and “bad” terrorists; and that delinks religion from terrorism.Terrorism must be delegitimized.Benefits of India-US partnershipOn their own, and by combining their capacities, India and US are responding to global challenges including when disaster strikes and where humanitarian relief is needed. India is one of the largest contributors of troops to UN Peace Keeping Operations.Often, India and the U.S. have combined their strengths in science, technology and innovation to help fight hunger, poverty, diseases and illiteracy in different parts of the world. The success of this partnership is also opening up new opportunities for learning, security and development from Asia to Africa.The protection of environment and caring for the planet is central to the shared vision of a just world. It also focuses on new ways to increase the availability and use of renewable energy. A strong US support for India’s initiative to form an International Solar Alliance is one such effort.Embarking on a new journeyAs India and US embark on a new journey, and seek new goals, the focus will not be just on matters routine but transformational ideas as well. Ideas which can focus:Not just on creating wealth but also creating value for our societies;Not just on immediate gains but also long term benefits;Not just on sharing best practices but also shaping partnerships; andNot just on building a bright future for our peoples, but in being a bridge to a more united, humane and prosperous world.Modi concluded his address with the following lines of Walt Whitman,The Orchestra have sufficiently tuned their instruments, the baton has given the signal.

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During Intermediate (IPC) Course, a student has to undergo a study course of eight months. Simultaneously, he has to undergo Orientation Program and ITT. Graduates and Post-graduates joining the Intermediate (IPC) Course directly have to concurrently complete 8 months of study course and 9 months of practical training before appearing for the Intermediate (IPC) examination.CA IPCC exam is conducted twice in a year in the months of May and November. IPCC registration remains open throughout the year. But one should register before due date so as allow himself enough time to adjust to the procedure. A candidate can appear for CA IPCC exams after 8 Months of having submitted the IPCC Registration Form.Click Here for Intermediate (IPC) Course Registration Form – CPT RouteClick Here for Application Form for Admission to Intermediate (Integrated Professional Competence) Course under Direct Entry SchemeCheck Details Here :Chartered Accountancy course is a two/three staged program – Intermediate (Integrated Professional Competence) Course and Final Course. The first stage of theoretical education i.e. Intermediate (IPC) course is composed of two levels viz. Group I and Group II. Intermediate (IPC) course comprises of six subjects and seven papers of 100 marks each.Click here for latest admission information in all over IndiaEligibilityA student who has passed Common Proficiency Test and Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 examination) conducted by an examining body constituted by law in India or an examination recognized by the central government as equivalent thereto may join for Intermediate Course with or without the option of Accounting Technician Course.Students who are graduates/Post Graduates in Commerce stream having secured in aggregate a minimum of 55% of the total marks or other than those falling under commerce stream having secured in aggregate a minimum of 60% of total marks or its equivalent grade in the examination conducted by any recognized University and Candidates who have passed the Intermediate level examination conducted by The Institute of Cost Accounts of India or by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India are exempted from qualifying Common proficiency Test (CPT) and can register directly to Intermediate(IPC) Course.Registration FeesA candidate who is from CPT route or Intermediate level examination passed students of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India or the Institute of Company Secretaries of India may opt for registration of Group I or ATC, Group I and ATC or ATC and/or Group II or Group I and Group II or for all the levels. However, students of Graduate/Post Graduate route shall be required to register for Both Groups of Intermediate (IPC) Course with or without the option of ATC. Payment of fees is to made as per the details given below.Fee structure for Direct Entry Scheme: Fees to be charged from the students registering for Intermediate (Integrated Professional Competence) Course / Accounting Technician Course (ATC) on the basis of securing prescribed percentage of marks in Graduation/ Post Graduation or on provisional basis or on the basis of passing Intermediate level examination of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India/ the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.Transition Scheme Fee Structure under Direct Entry Scheme for Existing registered students of CPT/ Intermediate (IPC) Course (formerly known as Integrated Professional Competence Course (IPCC).Fees to be charged from the students registering for Intermediate (Integrated Professional Competence) Course / Accounting Technician Course (ATC) but who are already registered for erstwhile Intermediate Course or Professional Education (Course-II) or Professional Competence Course:CA IPCC Registration 2017-2018Further, existing students of Common proficiency Course (CPC) and Intermediate (IPC) course who fulfills the requirement of prescribed percentage of marks in Graduation/Post Graduation or on passing Intermediate level Examination of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India or the Institute of Company Secretaries of India may switchover to Intermediate(IPC) Course under Direct Entry Scheme by paying fee as shown below:Students of erstwhile Intermediate/PE -II/PCC students may switch over to Intermediate(IPC) Course by making a payment as shown below to continue their studies in chartered accountancy course.Registration For IPCCA student should submit filled-in registration form for Intermediate (Integrated Professional Competence) Course or Accounting Technician Course at decentralized offices or selected branches.These forms supplied along with prospectus available at various sale counters of Regional offices and Branches and can also be downloaded from Institute’s website www.icai.org.On receipt of filled-in form and requisite fee, the concerned Decentralized Office/Branch will issue study materials for Group I and/or Group II of Intermediate (IPC) Course/ATC.The Regional Offices will also issue registration letter. While taking admission to 100 hours ITT and Orientation Program with regional/branch office, a student is required to produce a copy of registration letter.Documents to be submitted along with application formCandidates while submitting Intermediate (IPC) Course registration form at concerned Regional Office, should enclose the following:Demand Draft/Pay Order towards Intermediate (IPC) Course registration fee.Attested copy of 12th pass or its equivalent Central Government recognized examination pass marks statement.Attested copy of Graduation/Post Graduation marks statements for Direct Entry to Intermediate (IPC) Course.Copy of Pass mark sheet(s) of Intermediate examination conducted by the ICWAI or ICSI, if applicable.Copy of CPT Pass mark statement, if applicable.Attested copy of proof of special category certificate ie Differently abled, SC/ST, OBC.CA IPCC Registration Confirmation, Letter, RenewalIt may noted that registration for Intermediate (IPC) Course shall valid for 4 years and thereafter revalidation shall made for every 4 years with a renewal fee of ₹ 400/- or as decided by council from time to time. Aspirants should have valid registration before applying for the relevant examination.Syllabus of CA IPCC 20176 subjects and seven papers of study in Intermediate (IPC) course are:Section IPaper 1: Accounting(100 marks)Paper 2 : Business Law, Ethics and Communication(100 marks)Part I: Business Laws (60 marks) comprising and Business Laws (30 marks) and Company Law (30 marks)Part II: Ethics (20 marks)Part III: Communication (20 marks)Paper 3: Cost Accounting and Financial Management (100 marks)I: Cost Accounting (50 marks)II: Financial Management (50 marks)Paper 4: Taxation (100 marks)Part I: Income Tax (50 marks)Part II: Indirect Taxes (50 marks)Section IIPaper 5: Advanced Accounting (100 marks)Paper 6: Auditing and Assurance (100 marks)Paper 7: Information Management and Strategic Management (100 marks)Section A: Information Technology (50 marks)Section B: Strategic Management (50 marks)Where to Submit/Dispatch filled in Registration Form?Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa and Union Territories of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar HaveliWestern India Regional Council of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India:ICAI Tower, C- 40, G Block, Opp. MCA Ground, Beside Standard Chartered Bank, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra(East), Mumbai – 400051Phone: 022 – 33671400/500 email: [email protected]: WIRC.ICAI BHAWAN 27, Cuffe Parade, Colaba, Mumbai – 400 005, Phone: 022-39893989 Fax: 022- 39802953, E-mail: [email protected] Vidyarthi GRUH, Lallubhai Park,Andheri West, Mumbai – 400058Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and the Union Territories of Pondicherry and Lakshadweep IslandsSouthern India Regional Council of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,ICAI BHAWAN, 122, M.G. Road, Post Box No. 3313 Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600 034, Phone: 044 – 39893989,Fax: 044-30210355, E-mail: [email protected], Meghalaya, Nagaland, Orissa, West Bengal, Manipur, Tripura, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Andaman-Nicobar IslandsEastern India Regional Council of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,ICAI BHAWAN, 7, Anandilal Poddar Sarani (Russell Street) Kolkata – 700 071, Phone: 033-39893989, Fax: 033-30211145, E-mail: [email protected] Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttaranchal, Chhattisgarh and JharkhandCentral India Regional Council of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,ICAI BHAWAN Post Box No. 314, 16/77B, Civil Lines, Behind Reserve Bank of India, Kanpur – 208 001 Phone: 0512-3989398, Fax: 0512-3011173 E-mail: [email protected], Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab and Union Territory of ChandigarhNorthern India Regional Council of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,ICAI BHAWAN, 52-54,Institutional Area, Vishwas Nagar, Shahdara,Near Karkardooma Courts, Delhi 110032, Phone: 011-39893990, 30210601, Fax: 011-30210680, E-mail: [email protected]