SSCC Appoints Mark Sparks as Managing Director
Driving Innovation in AI, Education, and Sustainability
The South-South Cooperation Council for Sustainable Development (SSCC) has appointed Mark Sparks as its new Managing Director. With extensive experience in management, fundraising, and technology, Sparks has been instrumental in SSCC’s environmental initiatives, including the Cartagena Forum on Indigenous Knowledge for Environmental Protection and the foundation’s climate action efforts ahead of COP30 in Belém, Brazil.
Under the leadership of Mark Sparks, a technology entrepreneur specializing in AI, finance, and emerging markets, SSCC is expanding its global footprint in education, AI research, and space technology. Mark Sparks’ appointment reinforces this growth strategy, ensuring sustainable development through innovation and knowledge-sharing.
AI-Driven Education and Film Innovation
Among the key initiatives in this new phase is the development of an AI-powered version of the docufiction Ulysses from Ghana, combining technology and cultural storytelling to enhance global education. Additionally, SSCC has announced the production of six new AI-driven educational films, broadening access to knowledge worldwide.
A Future Focused on Global Impact
Under Mark Sparks' leadership, SSCC will focus on:
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Expanding AI-driven education initiatives
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Strengthening climate action strategies ahead of COP30
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Advancing space-related technology research
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Developing global educational film projects
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Enhancing South-South cooperation and knowledge exchange
With this vision, SSCC reaffirms its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and education for global progress.
