The BRICS in Africa: Promoting Development?
The BRICS in Africa: Promoting Development?
Editors: Funeka Y. April, Modimowabarwa Kanyane, Yul Derek Davids, and Krish Chetty
Publisher: HSRC Press, Cape Town
Publication Year: 2023
About the book
The BRICS in Africa: Promoting Development? explores the evolving relationship between the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) and Africa, with a focus on sustainable development, South-South cooperation, and development finance. The book critically examines whether BRICS engagement translates into genuine development or reinforces existing inequalities. It covers governance, ethical standards, infrastructure, technological innovation, renewable energy, and healthcare, highlighting the transformative role of the New Development Bank (NDB) in supporting African development projects. Special attention is given to post-COVID-19 challenges, including telemedicine, public health capacity, and equitable access to resources. Through theoretical perspectives, empirical case studies, and policy analyses, the book provides a nuanced understanding of BRICS–Africa interactions, emphasizing culturally sensitive governance, inclusive policy frameworks, and collaborative strategies to promote long-term economic growth and social progress. This volume is an essential reference for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners interested in international development, multilateralism, and emerging global partnerships.
Contents
Introduction — Y. April and M. Kanyane
Governance in the Post-COVID-19 Era
BRICS Governance and Ethics Architecture: Challenges and Prospects — M. Kanyane
China-Africa Cooperation in the Post-Pandemic Era — H. Weping
The Relevance of the BRICS Multi-Development Bank Funding and Infrastructure Development
The BRICS Development Bank: A Development Finance Model — R. Ridolfi
The BRICS, the New Development Bank, and African Development — I. Khambule
Strengthening the BRICS Financial Cooperation Mechanism — L. Yijun
Analyzing the BRICS Development Bank Response to COVID-19 — B. Kanyane and N. Ngqwala
The BRICS and Technology in Africa
The Future of Work in South Africa — K. Chetty
Financing Renewable Energy Technologies in BRICS — K. Pillay et al.
Promoting Financial Technology Partnerships in the BRICS — K. Chetty et al.
Addressing Economic Development Disparities and Inequalities in BRICS and Africa
BRICS and Transformation of Africa's Infrastructure in the COVID-19 Era — R.T. Lisinge
Lessons in Sustainable Development for South Africa — J. Jose et al.
Women Entrepreneurs in the BRICS Informal Economy — O.E. Okeke-Uzodike
BRICS: Finding and Funding the Nexus Between Peace, Security, and Development — B. Siwisa
African Low-Income Countries' Leapfrogging Development — A. Ping and Z. Weiyun
BRICS and the Health Industry in Africa
An Innovation-Sharing Platform for Vaccine Research in BRICS — K. Chetty and C. Hongoro
Assessing COVID-19 and Telemedicine Collaboration on Energy and ICT — Y. April and L. Mengdi
China-Africa Health Cooperation and Its Implications for the COVID-19 Pandemic — Z. Liu
Resilience of Health Systems to Disease Outbreaks — C. Hongoro et al.
Conclusion: The Way Forward for BRICS and Development in Africa — K. Chetty and Y.D. Davids
