THE ninth BRICS Summit will soon take place in September in Xiamen.The concept of"BRIC"was formed 10 years ago.In reviewing the past and looking to the future,it is expected that BRICS will continue to grow ...THE ninth BRICS Summit will soon take place in September in Xiamen.The concept of"BRIC"was formed 10 years ago.In reviewing the past and looking to the future,it is expected that BRICS will continue to grow and strengthen in the coming decade with more pragmatic cooperation.展开更多
The aim of this study was to analyse the responses to HIV/AIDS in BRICS （Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa） countries to determine if they are winning the war on this pandemic. The authors used a compara...The aim of this study was to analyse the responses to HIV/AIDS in BRICS （Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa） countries to determine if they are winning the war on this pandemic. The authors used a comparative case study approach and multiple data sources on HIV prevalence, incidence, mortality, and risk factors of HIV. BRICS has 42% of the world＇s population, a total of 11.1 million people living with HIV （PLHIV） and an average HIV prevalence of 2.8%. Overall, there were 11.1 million PLHIV, 739,909 new infections, and 592,786 deaths in BRICS countries in 2012. The magnitude of HIV in BRICS countries was Brazil （.5%）, Russia （1.1%）, India （.3%）, China （.1%）, and South Africa （12.2%）. New infections declined by 30% or more and overall prevalence and deaths also declined in Brazil, India, China, and South Africa. The epidemic has stabilized in Brazil at .6%. Russia has one of the world＇s fastest-growing H1V epidemics, India has the largest burden of HIV in Asia and South Africa has the largest number of PLHIV. During a 10 year period, Russia had a 47% increase in new HIV infections. This suggests that Russia may be losing the battle against HIV at this stage. On the other hand, India and South Africa seem to have turned the corner with declines in HIV infections of 43% and 38% respectively.展开更多
THE Ninth BRICS Summit will be held in China＇s Xiamen City in early September. The last time China hosted the BRICS Summit was in 2011, when South Africa was accepted as a full member. South Africa＇s accession not o...THE Ninth BRICS Summit will be held in China＇s Xiamen City in early September. The last time China hosted the BRICS Summit was in 2011, when South Africa was accepted as a full member. South Africa＇s accession not only strengthens the BRICS countries＇ direct links with the Afri- can continent, but also broadens BRICS in terms of economic aggregates, population and area. More importantly, the move has greatly enhanced the representative- ness of the mechanisms as its coverage expanded from Asia, Europe and America to Africa, making it an economic coopera- tion mechanism for emerging economies covering the whole world,展开更多
In 2006,during a United Nations General Assembly session in New York City,Russia presented a concept for developing multilateral international cooperation.Subsequently,foreign ministers from other countries unanimousl...In 2006,during a United Nations General Assembly session in New York City,Russia presented a concept for developing multilateral international cooperation.Subsequently,foreign ministers from other countries unanimously expressed interest in being part of this union of nations,and BRIC(as initially known)was established.展开更多
MANY experts in higher education today continually comment on the contempporary academic revolution.These comments usually concern four main processes,which have jointly determined radical changes in today’s universi...MANY experts in higher education today continually comment on the contempporary academic revolution.These comments usually concern four main processes,which have jointly determined radical changes in today’s university environment.These processes are:massification,commercialization,globalization,and internationalization.展开更多
DURING the 61st session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2006,the foreign ministers of China,Brazil,Russia and India held a meeting to unveil the BRICS cooperation mechanism.After 10 years of international vi...DURING the 61st session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2006,the foreign ministers of China,Brazil,Russia and India held a meeting to unveil the BRICS cooperation mechanism.After 10 years of international vicissitudes,BRICS has developed into a brand-new power promoting the constructive reform of global governance.展开更多
ON July 15,2014,at the 6th BRICS Summit in Brazil,the heads of the BRICS countries signed the Fortaleza Declaration,which announced the founding of the BRICS New Development Bank(NDB)and an emergency reserve fund.The ...ON July 15,2014,at the 6th BRICS Summit in Brazil,the heads of the BRICS countries signed the Fortaleza Declaration,which announced the founding of the BRICS New Development Bank(NDB)and an emergency reserve fund.The initial authorized capital of the bank will be US$100 billion with a first investment of US$50 billion contributed equally by each of the five member states.展开更多
THERE is a Chinese saying,"Many things grow in the garden that were never sown there."Jim O’Neill,chief economist of Goldman Sachs Asset Management,first coined the BRIC acronym in 2001 to highlight the eco...THERE is a Chinese saying,"Many things grow in the garden that were never sown there."Jim O’Neill,chief economist of Goldman Sachs Asset Management,first coined the BRIC acronym in 2001 to highlight the economic potential of Brazil,Russia,India,and China.In October 2003,Goldman Sachs released its annual report themed Dreaming with BRICs:the Path to 2050.The company’s main aim in creating this catchy term was to market its financial products.展开更多
This paper provides indicators on the length, location, and linkages of global value chains （GVCs） across BRICS countries. These indicators are calculated at the country level using the WIOD database. We find that, ...This paper provides indicators on the length, location, and linkages of global value chains （GVCs） across BRICS countries. These indicators are calculated at the country level using the WIOD database. We find that, as Chinese GVCs lengthen, production stages are increasingly concentrated in China. At the same time, the ＂upstreamness＂ of Chinese production stages in GVCs is also increasing. Compared with China, other BRICS countries＇ positions in GVCs remain relatively unchanged. Since 2000, a new phenomenon has emerged; i.e., some service sectors within the BRICS have begun to participate in GVCs.展开更多
As the BRICS group enters its second decade,the collective is now ready to consolidate its early achievements.In this context,the leaders of Brazil,Russia,India,China,and South Africa met virtually on September 9 for ...As the BRICS group enters its second decade,the collective is now ready to consolidate its early achievements.In this context,the leaders of Brazil,Russia,India,China,and South Africa met virtually on September 9 for their13th summit under India’s chairship,themed Cooperation for Continuity,Consolidation and Consensus.展开更多
In a crumbling tech hub near the marginal coastline,young Angolan developers,despite the challenges of unreliable Internet and dependence on foreign APIs(application programming interfaces),are tapping on donated lapt...In a crumbling tech hub near the marginal coastline,young Angolan developers,despite the challenges of unreliable Internet and dependence on foreign APIs(application programming interfaces),are tapping on donated laptops,debugging health apps that alert rural clinics of disease outbreaks.Their resilience and determination in the face of such obstacles are not just a source of innovation,but also of inspiration and hope.展开更多
What the newly established mediation body in China’s Hong Kong means for Africa In a world fraying under geopoliti-cal tensions,legal asymmetry,and fragmented global governance,the launch of the International Organis...What the newly established mediation body in China’s Hong Kong means for Africa In a world fraying under geopoliti-cal tensions,legal asymmetry,and fragmented global governance,the launch of the International Organisation for Mediation(IOMed)in China’s Hong Kong on 30 May is much more than a diplomatic novelty.It is a strategic recalibration of how the Global South,particularly African nations,might resolve disputes without surrendering sovereignty or dignity.展开更多
文摘THE ninth BRICS Summit will soon take place in September in Xiamen.The concept of"BRIC"was formed 10 years ago.In reviewing the past and looking to the future,it is expected that BRICS will continue to grow and strengthen in the coming decade with more pragmatic cooperation.
文摘The aim of this study was to analyse the responses to HIV/AIDS in BRICS （Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa） countries to determine if they are winning the war on this pandemic. The authors used a comparative case study approach and multiple data sources on HIV prevalence, incidence, mortality, and risk factors of HIV. BRICS has 42% of the world＇s population, a total of 11.1 million people living with HIV （PLHIV） and an average HIV prevalence of 2.8%. Overall, there were 11.1 million PLHIV, 739,909 new infections, and 592,786 deaths in BRICS countries in 2012. The magnitude of HIV in BRICS countries was Brazil （.5%）, Russia （1.1%）, India （.3%）, China （.1%）, and South Africa （12.2%）. New infections declined by 30% or more and overall prevalence and deaths also declined in Brazil, India, China, and South Africa. The epidemic has stabilized in Brazil at .6%. Russia has one of the world＇s fastest-growing H1V epidemics, India has the largest burden of HIV in Asia and South Africa has the largest number of PLHIV. During a 10 year period, Russia had a 47% increase in new HIV infections. This suggests that Russia may be losing the battle against HIV at this stage. On the other hand, India and South Africa seem to have turned the corner with declines in HIV infections of 43% and 38% respectively.
文摘THE Ninth BRICS Summit will be held in China＇s Xiamen City in early September. The last time China hosted the BRICS Summit was in 2011, when South Africa was accepted as a full member. South Africa＇s accession not only strengthens the BRICS countries＇ direct links with the Afri- can continent, but also broadens BRICS in terms of economic aggregates, population and area. More importantly, the move has greatly enhanced the representative- ness of the mechanisms as its coverage expanded from Asia, Europe and America to Africa, making it an economic coopera- tion mechanism for emerging economies covering the whole world,
文摘In 2006,during a United Nations General Assembly session in New York City,Russia presented a concept for developing multilateral international cooperation.Subsequently,foreign ministers from other countries unanimously expressed interest in being part of this union of nations,and BRIC(as initially known)was established.
文摘MANY experts in higher education today continually comment on the contempporary academic revolution.These comments usually concern four main processes,which have jointly determined radical changes in today’s university environment.These processes are:massification,commercialization,globalization,and internationalization.
文摘DURING the 61st session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2006,the foreign ministers of China,Brazil,Russia and India held a meeting to unveil the BRICS cooperation mechanism.After 10 years of international vicissitudes,BRICS has developed into a brand-new power promoting the constructive reform of global governance.
文摘ON July 15,2014,at the 6th BRICS Summit in Brazil,the heads of the BRICS countries signed the Fortaleza Declaration,which announced the founding of the BRICS New Development Bank(NDB)and an emergency reserve fund.The initial authorized capital of the bank will be US$100 billion with a first investment of US$50 billion contributed equally by each of the five member states.
文摘THERE is a Chinese saying,"Many things grow in the garden that were never sown there."Jim O’Neill,chief economist of Goldman Sachs Asset Management,first coined the BRIC acronym in 2001 to highlight the economic potential of Brazil,Russia,India,and China.In October 2003,Goldman Sachs released its annual report themed Dreaming with BRICs:the Path to 2050.The company’s main aim in creating this catchy term was to market its financial products.
文摘This paper provides indicators on the length, location, and linkages of global value chains （GVCs） across BRICS countries. These indicators are calculated at the country level using the WIOD database. We find that, as Chinese GVCs lengthen, production stages are increasingly concentrated in China. At the same time, the ＂upstreamness＂ of Chinese production stages in GVCs is also increasing. Compared with China, other BRICS countries＇ positions in GVCs remain relatively unchanged. Since 2000, a new phenomenon has emerged; i.e., some service sectors within the BRICS have begun to participate in GVCs.
文摘As the BRICS group enters its second decade,the collective is now ready to consolidate its early achievements.In this context,the leaders of Brazil,Russia,India,China,and South Africa met virtually on September 9 for their13th summit under India’s chairship,themed Cooperation for Continuity,Consolidation and Consensus.
文摘In a crumbling tech hub near the marginal coastline,young Angolan developers,despite the challenges of unreliable Internet and dependence on foreign APIs(application programming interfaces),are tapping on donated laptops,debugging health apps that alert rural clinics of disease outbreaks.Their resilience and determination in the face of such obstacles are not just a source of innovation,but also of inspiration and hope.
文摘What the newly established mediation body in China’s Hong Kong means for Africa In a world fraying under geopoliti-cal tensions,legal asymmetry,and fragmented global governance,the launch of the International Organisation for Mediation(IOMed)in China’s Hong Kong on 30 May is much more than a diplomatic novelty.It is a strategic recalibration of how the Global South,particularly African nations,might resolve disputes without surrendering sovereignty or dignity.
