BRICS Academic Forum 2024

BRICS ACADEMIC FORUM

May 22 - 24 | Moscow

Promising Fields for Cooperation Within BRICS: Recommendations of the Academic Forum

The 2024 BRICS Academic Forum resulted in the formulation of a range of recommendations from the academic community focused on the further development of cooperation within the BRICS framework. These recommendations will be transmitted directly to the heads of the member states via the sherpas and sous-sherpas of the group's member nations in the run-up to the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia.

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A Roundtable Discussion “BRICS Zone in Finance and Investment: New Challenges and Opportunities” took place in Moscow

On May 15, a round table titled “BRICS Zone in Finance and Investment: New Challenges and Opportunities” took place in Moscow. The participants convened to discuss various aspects, including the key challenges and opportunities in shaping a new financial world order, safeguarding the national interests of the BRICS nations amidst global transformations, and various matters concerning financial planning and management.

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Roundtable Discussion on New Horizons of Science and Technology Cooperation Between the BRICS Countries through the Eyes of Young Scientists Took Place in Moscow

On May 14, HSE University hosted a roundtable discussion titled “The New Horizons of Science and Technology Cooperation Between the BRICS Countries through the Eyes of Young Scientists” in the run-up for the BRICS Academic Forum. The participants discussed the key areas and formats for developing cooperation within BRICS in the fields of science, technology, and innovation.

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Victoria Panova Took Part in a Roundtable Discussion «Climate Policy of BRICS Nations» at The RIAC in Moscow

On April 19, round table «Climate Policy of BRICS Nations: The Perspectives and Prospects for The Development of The Green Agenda» took place at the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC). Victoria Panova, HSE Vice Rector and Head of the BRICS Expert Council–Russia, was invited to the event, which was moderated by Konstantin Sukhoverkhov, RIAC programme manager.

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HSE Hosts Round Table «Africa and BRICS: Reflections and Prospects»

On April 15, 2024 HSE University hosted a roundtable discussion «Africa and BRICS: Reflections and Prospects». The event featured leading experts from the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) Steven Gruzd and Gustavo de Carvalho and was moderated by HSE Vice Rector and Head of the BRICS Expert Council–Russia Victoria Panova.

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BRICS Expert Council–Russia Launched at HSE University

The official presentation of the BRICS Expert Council–Russia has taken place at HSE University. The Council will be responsible for the information, analytical and expert support of the Russian BRICS Chairship 2024.

The BRICS Expert Council–Russia was established according to the decision of the Government of the Russian Federation at HSE University at the initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation.

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«I'm pleased to see that over the past few years, the Forum has evolved into a reputable platform for thought leadership among the top BRICS research centres».

Sergei Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation

«There can be no shortage of ideas when discussing a significant process involving a group of countries with a long-standing and well-established agenda.
The development and enhancement of BRICS would not be possible without the exchange of ideas between scholars and diplomats».

Sergey Ryabkov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Russia's BRICS Sherpa

«The Academic Forum is where some of the most innovative concepts for developing BRICS come from. Scholars from our countries came up with the initiatives like the BRICS Network University and the New Development Bank. The Expert Track is a visionary format that anticipated the first-ever gathering of the BRICS heads of state».

Victoria Panova, Head of the BRICS Expert Council–Russia