The Political Economy of Intra-BRICS Cooperation: Challenges and Prospects
Editor: Professor Siphamandla Zondi
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
“This book offers a well-structured, deep and comprehensive analysis of the BRICS, an institution that is striving to achieve a better, fairer and more inclusive world for the benefit of all the people of the globe. It provides recommendations for further cohesion among the five countries to bring about visible outcomes of intra-BRICS cooperation.”
The book presents an incisive analysis of COVID-19, vaccine production, and implementation of SDGs making it extremely relevant in the current political discourse. It is essential reading for academicians and policymakers, who want to understand the BRICS intra-cooperation and its potential contribution in effectively dealing with global challenges.
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.