The Observer Research Foundation (ORF) in partnership with the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) hosted the inaugural ‘BRICS Academic Forum’ in New Delhi, Delhi from 17-18 April 2026.
- It marked a key Track II initiative under India’s BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Chairship 2026 to enhance policy dialogue, research collaboration, and global cooperation among BRICS nations.
About BRICS Academic Forum:
Purpose: The forum aims to generate policy recommendations for leaders ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit under India’s Chairship, themed “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.”
Pillars: Discussions were structured around four pillars: Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability, aligned with India’s BRICS Chairship priorities.
Focus: The forum focuses on global economic cooperation, governance, supply chains, food security, sustainable development, and technology collaboration, while producing research papers and expert inputs for BRICS Sherpas to guide summit discussions.
Structure: The forum operates as an advisory platform aiding policy formulation, diplomacy, and summit preparation, with a roadmap involving 13 international speakers and multiple meetings in India and abroad to produce actionable recommendations.
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