About the BRICS+ Summer School South Africa 2024
The BRICS+ Summer School is a program that brings together students and scholars from BRICS and Global South countries. It aims to provide participants with intensive and multidimensional knowledge of BRICS, covering its historical context, foundational principles, current initiatives, and future aspirations. The program emphasizes the economic, political, and cultural dimensions of BRICS cooperation.
The summer school promotes academic and cultural exchange among BRICS countries, fostering cooperation, mutual understanding, and collaboration in various fields. It addresses global challenges, promotes cultural awareness, builds networks, and nurtures leadership skills. The program aims to strengthen ties between member nations and enhance collaboration in education, research, business, and technology, contributing to a shared BRICS identity on the global stage.
Objectives of the BRICS+ Summer School:
- Provide a platform for students, researchers, and professionals to gain a deeper understanding of BRICS+ countries and their role in the global economy.
- Foster networking and collaboration among participants from different countries and backgrounds.
- Promote knowledge sharing and exchange of ideas on topics related to BRICS+ countries, including economics, politics, culture, and society.
- Enhance participants’ skills through interactive lectures, discussions, and workshops by experts in various fields.
- Promote cultural exchange and understanding among participants from different countries and backgrounds.
- Foster mutual respect and common understanding between BRICS+ youth.
- Strengthen youth cooperation on various issues affecting youth and identify common interests for further collaboration.
- Develop a cohort of young BRICS+ policymakers and influencers as key players in the new era of development.
Benefits for Participants:
- Networking: Build valuable connections with students and experts from diverse countries and backgrounds.
- Knowledge Sharing: Gain insights on topics related to BRICS countries, including economics, politics, culture, and society.
- Enhanced Skills: Participate in interactive lectures, discussions, and workshops to improve skills.
- Cultural Exchange: Learn about the culture and traditions of BRICS countries, fostering a better understanding of different perspectives.
- Personal Growth: Engage in self-reflection, gain new perspectives, and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Certificate of Participation: Receive a certificate to add to your academic or professional portfolio.
Participant Criteria for BRICS+ Summer School 2024:
- Educational Background: Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, academics, unemployed youth, young professionals, youth activists, and entrepreneurs from diverse academic disciplines.
- Interest in BRICS Affairs: Exhibit a keen interest in BRICS+ countries, their policies, and their role in the global economy.
- Research and Publication Experience: Priority given to applicants with research backgrounds and those who can produce academic papers or publications.
- Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English is essential as it will be the primary language of instruction.
- Innovation and Creativity: Possess innovative thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work effectively in diverse, multicultural teams.
- Leadership Potential: Demonstrated leadership in academic, community, or extracurricular activities.
- Motivation and Commitment: Highly motivated to actively participate in all aspects of the summer school.
- Post-Summer School Commitment: Engage in the development of a full paper, policy brief, and newspaper article post the summer school, requiring an additional 2-3 months of commitment.
Target Audience:
- Youth aged 18-35 years old.
- Learners from grade 9-12.
- Young inspirational leaders from BRICS+ and Global South countries.
- Students, researchers, academics, unemployed youth, young professionals interested in international relations, community leaders, youth activists, entrepreneurs, etc.
Financial Conditions for Participation:
- SABYA will provide shared accommodation and meals during the summer school.
- Participants or sending organizations are responsible for travel costs to Johannesburg, South Africa, and back.
- SABYA will provide visa application support and assistance with issuing a permission to enter South Africa for international participants who need a visa.
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