As BRICS nations gather in Rio de Janeiro for their 17th summit, a South African student highlights the bloc's growing role in fostering global educational opportunities and technological collaboration. Aluwani Mavhungu, a University of the Western Cape student, shared firsthand experiences of how BRICS initiatives are transforming lives through cross-border learning.
"Two of my friends studied robotics in Russia through BRICS exchange programs," Mavhungu told CGTN. "This mechanism breaks down barriers – it's not just about politics, but creating accessible pathways for students who'd never imagine such opportunities."
The emerging economies' collaboration now extends beyond traditional economic domains, with education and technology emerging as key pillars. Recent BRICS working groups have prioritized digital skills development and joint research projects addressing smart agriculture and renewable energy solutions.
For business professionals tracking the bloc's evolution, these developments signal new avenues for public-private partnerships. Academic researchers note BRICS' educational initiatives could help address Asia's growing demand for tech talent, particularly in AI and green energy sectors.
As diaspora communities and global learners watch these exchanges expand, BRICS appears poised to strengthen its role as a platform for South-South cooperation – one student exchange at a time.
