Political Economy Review: South African Gains from BRICS

July 25, 2018

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Wednesday, 25 July 2018

Interview about South Africa’s membership in BRICS and the key gains for the country in the regional economic community. The discussion evaluates whether South Africa has been able to leverage its membership to benefit its domestic growth and development. The interview also reviews what South Africa has done right and what it can improve to further leverage its membership in BRICS for domestic industrialisation and export growth.

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