The BRICS Women's Leadership Forum concluded this week with a resounding call to amplify women's roles in shaping global economic development. Delegates from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa highlighted success stories across technology startups, sustainable agriculture, and financial innovation ecosystems.
Zhou Yixin of CGTN reported from the forum's dynamic workshops, where participants like Mumbai-based AI entrepreneur Priya Sharma emphasized collaboration: 'When women pool expertise across BRICS nations, we create scalable solutions for supply chain resilience and digital transformation.'
Notably, 63% of speakers at the forum's tech innovation panel were female founders whose companies collectively secured $2.8 billion in cross-border investments last year. Sessions also addressed policy frameworks for closing the gender gap in STEM education and venture capital access.
With BRICS nations representing 41% of the world's population, the forum's recommendations on mentorship programs and trade partnerships may significantly influence emerging markets. Analysts suggest these initiatives could boost collective GDP growth by 1.2% annually through enhanced workforce participation.
