70. BRICS Financing and the New Development Bank
Title:” BRICS Financing and the New Development Bank”
Date: Thursday, 3 August 2023
Time: 10:00am – 12:30 (SAST)
Virtual Link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8c795d9c-0eb4-4731-8084-0024727742d4@fa785acd-36ef-41bc-8a94-89841327e045
Physical Event: Ethical Foundation Conference Room, Madibeng Chanbers, UJ, Auckland Park.
Overview: The 2023 BRICS summit is the fifteenth upcoming annual BRICS summit in South Africa under the theme “BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development and Inclusive Multilateralism”. The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ), Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation (IPATC) in collaboration with the Institute for Global Dialogue (IGD) and The University of South Africa (UNISA) invites you to a seminar to explore the economic dynamics and financial landscape of the BRICS nations, we will delve into the pivotal role played by the New Development Bank in fostering sustainable development and economic cooperation among its member countries. Our distinguished panel of experts will discuss the challenges, opportunities, and future prospects of BRICS financing, providing valuable insights into the emerging trends and collaborative initiatives within this influential bloc.
Ms Zoliswa Ntsoko (South Africa) is the Institute’s Administrative Assistant who assists with general administration and research. She is a seasoned professional with a background in Disaster Management. She holds an Advanced Diploma in Management from Milpark Business School, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Management from Regenesys Business School. She also holds certificates in Project Management, and in Disaster Management. Previously, she has worked as a Disaster Management Specialist at the City of Johannesburg – Disaster Management Centre.
Ms Cecilia Lwiindi Nedziwe-Moyo is the Research Coordinator at the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation. She previously served as a Regional Coordinator at the Centre for Peace Initiatives in Africa (CPIA) in Zimbabwe between 2007 and 2013. She completed her master’s degree in International Studies, Peace, and Conflict Resolution at the University of Queensland in Australia as a Rotary Peace Scholar. She has just completed her doctoral studies at Rhodes University. Her areas of interest include: gender, foreign policy, regional organisations and conflict resolution.
Ms Thembeka Somtseu is a seasoned professional with a background in the textile and construction sectors. She holds a National Diploma in Business Administration from the Durban University of Technology, and studied Development Communication and Media Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand. She worked as a corporate communications specialist for more than ten years, serving in both local and multinational companies.