Shamma Jain
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Shamma Jain is the current Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire with concurrent accreditation to Sierra Leone
, Liberia
, and Guinea
.
. She was awarded the Chancellor’s Gold Medal for BA in Political Science at University of Jammu
, Jammu & Kashmir, and then received her Masters and M.Phil. degrees from Jawaharlal Nehru University
, New Delhi
. She was the recipient of the UGC
Fellowship for M.Phil. programme.
region through a more coherent energy strategy, multilateralism and ever-closer economic links, including dramatic enhancement of the level and volume of investment exchanges. She belongs to the elite Indian Foreign Service
Jain previously was the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of India in Rome
. She has also served in the Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO
in Paris
and as Political Counselor at the Indian Embassy in Washington DC, where she dealt with bilateral political and strategic ties.
From 2003-2005, she served as the Deputy Chief of Mission in Manila
, Philippines
. Prior to this, she was the Director of SAARC with responsibility for advancing India's policy agenda in the South Asia region. Jain has also held diplomatic assignments in Turkey
and Argentina
.
Ambassador Jain was the 2009 Commencement speaker at the University of Liberia
, where she was awarded an honorary doctorate degree. She also served as the commencement speaker for the British Institute of Management and Technology's 2009 graduating class. She has one son, Ishan.
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone , officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Guinea to the north and east, Liberia to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west and southwest. Sierra Leone covers a total area of and has an estimated population between 5.4 and 6.4...
, Liberia
Liberia
Liberia , officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Sierra Leone on the west, Guinea on the north and Côte d'Ivoire on the east. Liberia's coastline is composed of mostly mangrove forests while the more sparsely populated inland consists of forests that open...
, and Guinea
Guinea
Guinea , officially the Republic of Guinea , is a country in West Africa. Formerly known as French Guinea , it is today sometimes called Guinea-Conakry to distinguish it from its neighbour Guinea-Bissau. Guinea is divided into eight administrative regions and subdivided into thirty-three prefectures...
.
Early life and education
Shamma Jain was born in Jammu & Kashmir, IndiaIndia
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. She was awarded the Chancellor’s Gold Medal for BA in Political Science at University of Jammu
University of Jammu
The University of Jammu was established in 1969 by an Act of the State Legislature which effectively bifurcated the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir University into the Universities of Jammu and Kashmir respectively. The University is at present located on the banks of the Tawi River...
, Jammu & Kashmir, and then received her Masters and M.Phil. degrees from Jawaharlal Nehru University
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Jawaharlal Nehru University, also known as JNU, is located in New Delhi, the capital of India. It is mainly a research oriented postgraduate University with approximately 5,500 students and a faculty strength of around 550.-History:...
, New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
. She was the recipient of the UGC
University Grants Commission (India)
The University Grants Commission of India is a statutory organisation set up by Union government in 1956, for the coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of university education. It provides recognition for universities in India, and provides funds for government-recognised...
Fellowship for M.Phil. programme.
Career
Amidst India's emerging role in galvanizing the economic and political development of Ivory Coast, Shamma Jain has sought to deepen bilateral cooperation in commercial, diplomatic and cultural relations in the West AfricaWest Africa
West Africa or Western Africa is the westernmost region of the African continent. Geopolitically, the UN definition of Western Africa includes the following 16 countries and an area of approximately 5 million square km:-Flags of West Africa:...
region through a more coherent energy strategy, multilateralism and ever-closer economic links, including dramatic enhancement of the level and volume of investment exchanges. She belongs to the elite Indian Foreign Service
Embassy of India in Rome
The Embassy of India in Rome maintains diplomatic relations and represents Indian interests in dealing with the Government of Italy. The embassy's chancery is situated at Via XX Settembre next to the Palazzo del Quirinale. The Indian Ambassador to Italy, Arif Shahid Khan, died on 17 March, 2010. ...
. She has also served in the Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
and as Political Counselor at the Indian Embassy in Washington DC, where she dealt with bilateral political and strategic ties.
From 2003-2005, she served as the Deputy Chief of Mission in Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. Prior to this, she was the Director of SAARC with responsibility for advancing India's policy agenda in the South Asia region. Jain has also held diplomatic assignments in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
and Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
.
Ambassador Jain was the 2009 Commencement speaker at the University of Liberia
University of Liberia
The University of Liberia is a publicly funded institution of higher learning located in Monrovia, Liberia. Authorized by the national government in 1851, the school opened in 1863 as Liberia College and became a university in 1951. The school is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning...
, where she was awarded an honorary doctorate degree. She also served as the commencement speaker for the British Institute of Management and Technology's 2009 graduating class. She has one son, Ishan.