As South Africa hosts the G20 Summit—the first ever on African soil—the world is witnessing a defining moment for the Global South. Under the theme “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability,” South Africa’s presidency is giving voice to the priorities of emerging economies and the broader BRICS family. The BRICS bloc, now expanded and more influential than ever, stands united in its call for a multipolar world order—one where the voices of the Global South carry equal weight in shaping the future.
BRICS & The Global South
FROM JOHANNESBURG TO THE WORLD: THE GLOBAL SOUTH TAKES THE STAGE
BRIGS, G20 & THE GLOBAL SOUTH • FORGING A PATH TO A SHARED HUMANITY
OUR SHARED FUTURE • A PERSONAL REFLECTION ON BRICS AND THE GLOBAL SOUTH
BARRIERS TO INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
FORGING A NEW PATH • HOW BRICS+ INITIATIVES ARE BUILDING A MORE INCLUSIVE GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT MODEL
TOWARDS INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL REFORM
RETHINKING GLOBAL GOVERNANCE • FRAGMENTATION, REFORM, AND AFRICA'S RISING ROLE
REIMAGINING UBUNTU IN A CONNECTED WORLD • South Africa faces a pivotal moment: bridging the tech divide with inclusive, future-focused solutions
REWIRING THE STATE • BUILDING INSTITUTIONS FOR A MULTIPOLAR AGE
RECLAIMING VALUE • AFRICA'S STRATEGIC GREEN MINERALS AND THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF A JUST TRANSITION
FROM FRAGMENTATION TO FUNCTION • SOUTH AFRICA'S MULTILATERAL MOMENT
DYNAMIC INDUSTRIAL GOVERNANCE AND AFRICA'S SECOND LIBERATION
BUILDING AFRICA'S FOOD TRADE CORRIDORS
FOOD SECURITY IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH • CONFRONTING ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, AND GOVERNANCE CHALLENGES
PARTNERSHIPS AND FUNDING • FOR AFRICA'S AGRICULTURAL RENAISSANCE
SOUTH-SOUTH AGRICULTURAL AGREEMENTS
SOWING SEEDS OF SOVEREIGNTY • HOW BRICS+ CAN EMPOWER RURAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
FOOD VS FUEL • THE IMPACT OF BIOFUELS ON FOOD SECURITY IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH
THE BIG DIGITAL LEAP • The next frontier of growth isn't just physical infrastructure - it's the invisible networks of data, digital services and ethical Al that connect us all
DIGITAL SKILLS TRANSFORMATION • REGULATING THE PLATFORM ECONOMY
HUMAN BY DESIGN • WHY THE FUTURE UF AI IN EDUCATION MUST BEGIN WITH EMPATHY
AI FOR AFRICA FROM STRATEGY TO INCLUSIVE IMPACT
10 CHALLENGES IN GLOBAL AI GOVERNANCE
ALIGNING AI WITH THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS: A BRICS+ IMPERATIVE FOR INCLUSIVE INNOVATION
DATA PROTECTION IN HE GLOBAL SOUTH • TRUST, POWER, AND THE NEXT FIVE YEARS
AFRICA'S AI REVOLUTION • SEVEN STARTUPS TRANSFORMING THE CONTINENT'S FUTURE
SECURITY BRIEF • GYBERSEGURITY, SOVEREIGNTY AND DIGITAL TRUST
PROSPECTS FOR A BRICS CURRENCY AND IMPLICATIONS FOR THE G20
TEN YEARS ON • THE NDB'S GROWING ROLE IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH
BY THE GLOBAL SOITH FOR THE GLOBAL SOUTH • RETHINKING DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EVIDENCE
THE NDB • CHARTING A PATH FOR A MULTIPOLAR FINANCIAL FUTURE
TRADE'S NEW MAP
CONNECTING MARKETS, BUILDING A CONTINENTAL ECONOMY
TRADE IN TRANSITION • A 2025 REFLECTION AND THE ROAD TO 2030
THE SMART CITY IS HUMAN
THE RISE OF HUMAN-CENTRED SMART CITIES IN AFRICA • Smart city development in Africa is shifting from a technology-first to a people-first approach. As digital and physical infrastructure expand the focus is shifting toward inclusive design, socio-spatial justice, and community resilience.
THE RACE FOR CRITICAL MINERALS
SOUTH AFRICA'S BRICS MOMENT • A BRIDGE BETWEEN WORLDS
TURNING IDEAS INTO IMPACT
DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF AFRICAN LEADERS
LOOKING AHEAD: WHAT TO WATCH...