Author: H H S Viswanathan
Nandan Unnikrishnan/
Publisher: Observer Research Foundation
Year: 2012
Language: English
Pages: 210
ISBN/UPC (if available): 9788186818039
Description
The BRICS nations are at a unique stage of their socio-economic and political evolution. The debates that dominate the discourse within each of the five nations today, whether on traditional or non-traditional security, are linked to the challenges that confront the global community. These challenges offer multiple possibilities for cooperation.
The BRICS nations, therefore, need to address some fundamental issues that will define and shape the socio-economic and political landscape in the coming years, including:
1. How to strengthen institutions and their capacity to come up with robust response mechanisms;
2. Sharing development experiences and learning from each others’ best practices;
3. Expanding cooperation in technology and innovation.
These prominent issues have been addressed in this volume comprising papers presented at the 4th BRICS academic Forum, hosted by the Observer Research Foundation in New Delhi.
Contents
About the Editors / Contributors
Foreword
Introduction
H.H.S. Viswanathan
Section 1 – Envisioning BRICS
Section 2 – Skilling and Innovation: BRICS for Economic Growth
Section 3 – Finance and Investment: Analysing Core BRICS issues
Section 4 – Investment in Health : Foundations for the Future
Section 5 – Climate Change and Its Impact on Sustainable Development
Annexure