XI BRICS Summit Completed in Brasilia
On November 13-14, 2019, the XI BRICS Summit was held in Brasilia (Brazil). The leaders of BRICS countries presented a joint Declaration (English)
The leaders of the BRICS Five declared their commitment to the principles of sovereign equality and the idea of joint achievement of universal prosper...
BRICS Delivers on the Commitments Made in Johannesburg
On the eve of the eleventh BRICS summit, which will take place on 13-14 November 2019 in Brasilia, RANEPA researchers present the results of their study dedicated to the compliance with Johannesburg commitments and carried out in partnership with the University of Toronto. The full text is available...
RISA Convent 2019: Prospects and Challenges of Global Governance
On October 21 to 22, 2019, the XII Convention of the Russian International Studies Association (RISA) is held at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) under the title "World of Regions vs. Regions of the World". Participants discussed a wide range of issues of internati...
Experts discussed the prospects of cooperation within the BRICS to address key global problems
The international scientific seminar “The BRICS: Developing Cooperation in Pursuit of Collective Solutions to Key Global Governance Challenges” was held at the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration on October 10, 2019 with support from the National Committee on BRICS Research...
The International Scientific Conference “Globalization 4.0, Changing World Order and the Future of Global Economic Governance”
The international scientific conference “Globalization 4.0, the changing world order and the future of global economic governance” was held at the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration on October 3-4, 2019 with expert support from the G20 Research Group of the University of T...
CIIR Hits the Top Rating of Think Tanks
The Center for Research of International Institutions (CIIR) RANEPA was included in the list of the Best University Affiliated Think Tanks according to the Think Tanks and Civil Society Program of the Lauder Institute of the University of Pennsylvania, USA. The rating is based on data from expert su...
G7 Biarriz Summit Declaration
In Biarritz, France, the G-7 summit is coming to an end. The meeting of the leaders of the G7 member countries resulted in a brief joint declaration.
In the declaration, the leaders addressed the issues of international trade, situation in Libya, Iran, Ukraine and Hong Kong.
The full text of the d...
G7 to Promote Cooperation With Africa
On 24 to 26 August 2019, the G7 summit was held in Biarritz, France. On August 26, the final day of the summit, the G-7 leaders adopted a series of documents expanding the G-7’s cooperation with African countries in the Sahel region. Thus, the Group of Seven approved Sahel Partneship Action Plan, ai...
Expert discussion on Russia-G7 relations
Director of the Center for International Institutions Research (CIIR) Marina Larionova took part in and aswered questions during an expert discussion on the brink of the G7 summit in Biarritz, France (24-26 August 2019). The main issues for discussion was the prospects for Russia's "comeback" in the...
BRICS Foreign Ministers to Hold a Meeting in Rio de Janeiro
On 26 July 2019, the meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs / International Relations took place, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Ministers exchanged views on key issues on the international agenda. They also reviewed with satisfaction the progress of BRICS cooperation. The Ministers agree...
BRICS, SCO Summits Moved to St.-Petersburg
On 20 July, President Putin announced the change of place of BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organization summits. The announcement followed the end of a working meeting with ad interim governor of Chelyabinsk region A. Teksler. Some of official events and working meetings will be held in Cheylabinsk...
IMF World Economic Outlook Update: July 2019
On 23 July 2019, the International Monetary Fund will present the World Economic Outlook Update. The presentation will be held by Gita Gopinath, IMF chief economist.
In April "World Economic Outlook" the Fund's experts noticed the decline of the global growth against the background ...
The BRICS and the G20: Building global governance for the future
Marina Larionova, head of the Center for International Institutions Research at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, explains how closer collaboration between the G20 and BRICS will help facilitate Society 5.0
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CIIR Researcher to Participate in BRICS Think-tank Symposium
On 25 - 27 June 2019, China Council for BRICS Think-tank Cooperation and Beijing International Studies University held an international symposium of BRICS think-tanks devoted to issues of global governance and multilateralism.
Participants from Brazil, China, India, Russia and South Africa discusse...
One Hundred Decisions Made in Osaka
On 29 June 2019, the G20 held a summit in Osaka.
The leaders of major global powers met amid growing tensions between the USA and China, the USA and the European Union, the Republic of Korea and Japan. Despite this fact, the G20 made more than 100 concrete decisions on international trade, macroeco...
From the G20 Buenos Aires Summit to the Osaka Summit. The G20 compliance confirms the Argentinian G20 Presidency success
On the eve of the G20 Osaka Summit, which will take place on 29-30 June, we present the results of the G20 compliance with the priority commitments made by the G20 leaders in Buenos Aires on 1-2 December 2018.
Despite the tensions of protectionism, persistent challenges of growing inequalities, di...
Politicians and Experts on G20 Summit in Osaka
A collection of articles presenting positions of political leaders, views of practitioners and analysis by experts and researchers on global governance, G20 priorities and the G20 Japan 2019 summit is published in the run up to the Osaka G20 summit to be held on June 28-29, 2019
A full te...
SCO and BRICS Summits Dates Announced
During the SCO summit in Bishkek Vladimir Putin announced the dates for the next SCO summit and BRICS summit. Both events will take place in Chelyabinsk from 22 to 23 July 2019. ...
Joint Declaration of G20 Trade and Digital Economy Ministers
On 8-9 June 2019, G20 Ministers of Trade and Digital Economy held a meeting in Ibaraki, Japan. The parties discuessed various topics and presented a joint declaration.
The topics for discussion included:
Free-flow of information;
Human-centered AI-Development;
Digital technologies in gov...
G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Fukuoka
On 8-9 June 2019, G20 Finance Ministers and Central Banks Governors held a meeting in Fukuoka, Japan. The parties presented a joint communique.
The parties discussed various topics related to digital taxation and fighting BEPS. OECD representatives organised a special workshop on corporate go...
Trade restrictions could reduce global GDP by 0.5 percent in 2020
On the eve of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central bank Governors meeting in Fukuoka and the Ministerial meeting on Trade and Digital Economy in Tsukuba to be held on June8-8, 2019, the IMF President, Christine Lagarde, emphasized the negative impact of the US – China trade tensions on their e...
CIIR's Report on BRICS's First Decade
CIIR junior research fellow Irina Popova in her interview to InfoBRICS analyzed the results of the first decade of BRICS.
More on InfoBRICS page...
G20 Agriculture Ministers to Announce the Niigata Declaration
On 11-12 May 2019, the G20 Ministers of Agriculture attended a meeting in Niigata, Japan.
The G20 Ministers discussed issues of human capital development and facilitation of new technologies, Food Value Chains and stakeholders' benefits and promotion of the UN SDGs. The meeting ended with a joint d...
IMF to Review Progress in Corporate Governance
International Monetary Fund presented Corporate Taxation in the Global Economy report. The new paper is based on the previous report (2014) and presents assessment of results achieved and persistent challenges as well as a high-level overview of key economic aspects and consequences of pro...
New OECD Report on Digital Issues is Out Now
The OECD presented How’s Life in the Digital Age? Opportunities and Risks of the Digital Transformation for People's Well-being report. The new paper focuses on direct impact of digital technologies on people’s life that differentiates the paper from previous releases of the Organization on digital...
World Bank to Elect New President This Spring
On 01 February 2019, the World Bank President Jim Yong Kim left his office after he announced his decision earlier in January. From 07 February till 14 March 2019, the World Bank's Executive Board will consider nominees for the office.
Three candidates will be announced after the end of evalu...
G20 Deputy Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Tokyo
On 16-18 January 2019, a meeting of G20 deputy finance ministers and central banks governors took place in Tokyo, Japan, under the auspice of the Ministry of Finance of Japan, the World Bank Group and the Asian Development Bank. The participants were enrolled into 3-days discussion on various topics...
The RANEPA Center for International Institutions Research sincerely wishes you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
The RANEPA Center for International Institutions Research (CIIR) sincerely wishes you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!We wish you a lot of luck, health and new opportunities. Look forward to our cooperation in 2019 and beyond.
Sincerely yours, RANEPA CIIR...
RANEPA CIIR will organize a special session on the future of the G20 in the framework of the Gaidar Forum
A special session of the Gaidar Forum on the topic “G20 at Ten. Conclusive Accomplishments, Persistent Challenges, New Risks, Future Priorities” will be organized on 15 January 2019 at 5 pm (venue: White hall, Building 5, 82/5, Prospect Vernadskogo, Moscow, Russian Federation). The G20 created in 20...
AIIB Granted Permanent Observer Status by the United Nations
The United Nations (UN) has adopted a resolution granting the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) permanent observer status. The resolution was passed by UN member states at the Dec. 20, 2018 UN plenary meeting in recognition of AIIB’s close relevance and contribution to the UN’s development...
AIIB Establishes Accountability Mechanism for Project-Affected People
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) Board of Directors approved on Dec. 7, 2018 the Policy on the Project-affected People’s Mechanism (PPM). This will take effect on March 31, 2019, together with a PPM Directive and PPM Rules of Procedure. The PPM enables people to file submissions if ...
AIIB Approves Membership of Algeria, Ghana, Libya, Morocco, Serbia, Togo
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) Board of Governors has approved membership applications of six more countries, bringing AIIB’s total approved membership to 93. The new group of approved members comprises Algeria, Ghana, Libya, Morocco, Serbia and Togo. "Within three years AIIB’s me...
Focus on Cooperation and Connectivity at AIIB Annual Meeting in Luxembourg
Luxembourg will host the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) first Annual Meeting outside of Asia on July 12-13, 2019. The theme of the 2019 Annual Meeting is “Cooperation and Connectivity” in recognition of the economic and social benefits to be realized through better connectivity within...
AIIB Reaffirms Commitment to Fight Corruption
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) reaffirmed its commitment to keep its operations "Clean" - as part of its "Lean, Clean and Green" core values - during a weeklong series of activities in support of International Anti-Corruption Day, observed annually on Dec. 9.With the theme "Integrit...
Prospects and Possibilities for Japan’s 2019 G20 Osaka Summit
A one-day international conference “Prospects and Possibilities for Japan’s 2019 G20 Osaka Summit” was held at Soka University in Tokyo on December 10, 2018. Conference participants stressed their doubts about the capacities of the G20 to meet contemporary global governance challenges, especially du...
AIIB to Support Indonesia’s Sustainable Tourism Development
The Board of Directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved a USD248.4-million loan to the Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation, with a guarantee of the Republic of Indonesia (Indonesia), in support of the Mandalika Urban and Tourism Infrastructure Project. This will ...
USD400 Million from AIIB For Safe Drinking Water, Improved Sanitation in Andhra Pradesh
About 3.3 million people in Andhra Pradesh will have access to safe drinking water following the approval of a USD400 million loan by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) Board of Directors. The project aims to provide safe drinking water through a piped water supply, to improve service...
Dr. Marina Larionova, Head of the RANEPA Center for International Institutions Research shared with Prof. Mark Ellyne, Associate Professor of the University of Cape Town BRICS research experience
Dr. Marina Larionova, Head of the Center for International Institutions Research at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) held a working meeting with Prof. Mark Ellyne, Associate Professor of the University of Cape Town on 5 December 2018.Dr. Lariono...
The BRICS Sherpas and Sous-Sherpas summarized the SA presidency`s outcomes
The BRICS Sherpas and Sous-Sherpas summarized the South African presidency`s outcomes at their meeting in Durban on 3-4 December 2018. From the Russian side Mr. Sergey Ryabkov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Russia BRICS Sherpa participated in the meeting. The participants discussed t...
Argentinian G20 presidency concluded with the Leaders` summit
The Argentinian G20 presidency concluded with the Leaders` summit which was held in Buenos Aires on 30 November – 1 December 2018. President Vladimir Putin represented the Russian Federation at the summit. The G20 Leaders discussed a wide range of issues of the global agenda, in particular financial...
MDBs’ alignment approach to the objectives of the Paris Agreement
Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) announced a joint framework for aligning their activities with the goals of the Paris Agreement, reinforcing their commitment to combat climate change on 3 December 2018. In a joint declaration (in English), the MDBs committed to working together in six key area...
The G20 2017 Hamburg Summit commitments compliance scores a historical height
The G20 13th Summit will take place on 30 November – 1 December 2018, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In the context of the global governance system crisis and growing tensions, especially on the fight against protectionism and climate change, many representatives of both academic community and politica...
G20 Summit in Buenos Aires: the risks and stakes are high, expectations low
The G20 summit will be held on 30th of November – 1st of December in Buenos Aires amid rising geopolitical tensions and grave new and persistent challenges. Increasing financial markets globalization creates risks of rapid spread of crisis to emerging markets countries in case of problems in the mar...
Dr. Marina Larionova, Head of the RANEPA Center for International Institutions Research gave an interview to Xinhua News Agency about the G20 Buenos Aires summit`s perspectives
Dr. Marina Larionova, Head of the Center for International Institutions Research (CIIR) at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) gave an interview to Xinhua News Agency about the G20 Buenos Aires summit that will be held on 30 November-1 December 201...
The Financial Stability Board has published the updated list of global systemically important banks
On 16 November 2018 the Financial Stability Board (FSB) published the updated list of global systemically important banks (G-SIBs) using data as of end-2017 and an assessment methodology proposed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS). Compared to the previous edition published in 201...
An article by Dr. Marina Larionova, Head of the RANEPA Center for International Institutions Research (CIIR) published in a special publication on the occasion of the G20 Leaders` summit
Dr. Marina Larionova, Head of the Center for International Institutions Research (CIIR) at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) participated in a special publication prepared by the G20 Research Group of the University of Toronto on the occasion of ...
Dr. Marina Larionova, Head of the RANEPA Center for International Institutions Research (CIIR) held a meeting with the Egmont Institute`s delegation
On 16 November 2018, Dr. Marina Larionova, Head of the Center for International Institutions Research (CIIR) of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) held a meeting with the Egmont Institute`s delegation, including Dr. Johan Verbeke, Director General...
Andrei Sakharov, Researcher of the RANEPA Center for International Institutions Research presented the Center`s research project outcomes with leading donors` experience in engaging business in the SDGs implementation
A discussion on the topic “Sustainable Development. Role of Russia” was organized by the UN Global Compact Network Russia on 15 November 2018. The meeting was attended by the representatives of Russian companies, consulting firms, researchers and experts. The discussion focused on Russia`s role in i...
Buenos Aires gets ready ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit
On 30 November and 1 December, leading heads of State and Government from around the world will meet in Buenos Aires to take part in the G20 Leaders’ Summit. As the most important event on the group’s annual agenda, the Summit concludes the Argentine presidency’s work in 2018. Discussions will be he...
ASEAN and the IMF: staying on track with the Sustainable Development Goals
The member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) continue to achieve strong growth, projected to average 5.2 percent for 2018. Such growth rates have helped to lower poverty, boost incomes, and improve economic welfare.Despite progress, the region still faces challenges in ...
Aid for Trade monitoring exercise to review economic diversification and empowerment
The Aid for Trade monitoring and evaluation exercise was launched at a meeting of the WTO Committee on Trade and Development on 6 November 2018. WTO members and Aid for Trade partners may submit self-assessment questionnaires up to 31 December 2018 to assist preparations for the 2019 Aid for Trade G...
NDB President meets Prime Minister of Russia in Shanghai
On 5 November 2018, Mr. K.V. Kamath, the President of New Development Bank had a meeting with Mr. Dmitry Medvedev, the Prime Minister of Russian Federation. The meeting was held in Shanghai, during the official visit of the Prime Minister to the People’s Republic of China.During the conversation, Mr...
Urban 20 leaders address global challenges at summit in Buenos Aires
The first in the G20 history Urban 20 summit was held in Buenos Aires on 30 October 2018. The event brought together nearly 5,000 people, including mayors, high-level urban stake-holders, financial institutions and global change-makers speaking about the role of cities in relevant G20 priority areas...
AIIB, EDB strengthen cooperation to increase development across Eurasia
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) have agreed to enhance collaboration in common areas of interest and support the development of projects in countries eligible to receive financial assistance from the two banks. AIIB and EDB will cooperate in fi...
NDB and FAO agree to strengthen collaboration through joint initiatives
The President of the New Development Bank (NDB), Mr. K. V. Kamath, and the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Professor Graziano da Silva, met at the NDB’s Headquarters in Shanghai to discuss opportunities for joint initiatives in areas of common i...
Members exchange experiences with implementing the Trade Facilitation Agreement
At the 9-11 October meeting of the Committee on Trade Facilitation, WTO members held discussions on their respective policies and experiences in enhancing the efficient movement of goods across borders in order to help each other fully implement the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). Members also t...
Multilateral banks reaffirm pledge to support resilient, sustainable infrastructure
The heads of the leading multilateral development banks (MDBs) meeting at the Global Infrastructure Forum 2018 (GI Forum) on 13 October 2018 reaffirmed their commitment to work together to deliver infrastructure that is resilient, inclusive, and sustainable.The important role of technology in this g...
International cooperation for sustainable development was discussed at the RANEPA
On 11 October 2018, the International Conference “International Cooperation for Sustainable Development” was held at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA). Participants discussed issues related to the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development ...
AIIB promotes Sustainable Development Goals in new transport sector strategy
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has released its Transport Sector Strategy (in English), which will guide the Bank’s infrastructure investments in the transport sector in Asia and beyond. The strategy outlines AIIB’s objective to finance sustainable and integrated transport systems t...
AIIB modernizes its policy to increase transparency
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) Policy on Public Information (PPI) (in English) has been approved by its Board of Directors, enhancing the transparency and accountability of AIIB. The PPI replaces an interim policy adopted at the first meeting of the Board of Directors in January 2...
Fourth G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting under the Argentinian presidency
The fourth G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting under the Argentinian presidency in the fora took place on 11-12 October 2018 in Bali, Indonesia on the margins of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank annual meetings. The meeting was attended by heads of the in...
Three new members join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s International Advisory Panel
At its fifth meeting, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s International Advisory Panel (IAP) announced three new members. AIIB established the IAP to advise the President and senior management on development of the bank’s strategies, policies and operational approach. At this year’s meeting, ...
Leading international researchers gathered at the RANEPA for the third annual global governance conference to discuss G20 and BRICS achievements and priorities for the future
The Third International Conference “G20 and BRICS: Pursuing Multilateral Solutions to 21st Century Challenges?” was organized at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) on 10 October2018.The Conference was organized by the Center for International Inst...
J20: Supreme court presidents and judges from G20 countries to discuss judicial system challenges
The first meeting in the G20 history of the J20 under the Argentinian presidency in the fora started in Buenos Aires started on 9 October 2018. The meeting brought together supreme court heads and international judges from over 20 countries, including guest countries - Chile, Jamaica, the Netherland...
G20 prepares anti-corruption action plan
The G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG) third last meeting under the Argentinian presidency in the fora was held at the OECD headquarters in Paris on 8-9 October 2018. The meeting was attended by officials from member and guest countries, and representatives from international organizations as ...
Business Women Leaders Task Force meets in Buenos Aires
The first meeting of the G20 Business Women Leaders Task Force (BWLTF) in the G20 history under the Argentinian presidency in the fora was held in Casa Rosada, the seat of the Argentine government on 3 October 2018. This year the BWLTF is chaired by Clarisa Estol, Argentine Secretary for Investment ...
G20 discussed global health policies in Mar del Plata
The G20 Health Ministerial meeting under the Argentinian presidency in the fora was held in Mar del Plata on 4 October 2018. The meeting was attended by over 30 heads of delegations from G20 member countries, guest countries and international organizations. The meeting was chaired by Argentine Secre...
G20 reaffirms importance of early childhood development
The G20 Development Working Group (DWG) submitted recommendations for the first 1,000 days of a child’s life, key to breaking the cycle of structural poverty and inequality.Early childhood is one of the most important stages in human life: it is key for every child’s development, future well-being a...
Over 800 women from around the world take part in the W20 Summit in Buenos Aires
The Women 20 summit under the Argentinian presidency in the G20 started on 1 October 2018 in Buenos Aires. The summit will continue till Wednesday and conclude with the communique`s adoption and its presentation to Argentina’s President, Mauricio Macri. Over 800 women from around the world are takin...
ASEAN, UN move forward in achieving Vision 2025 and SDGs
ASEAN and the United Nations (UN) reaffirmed the importance of further strengthening their Comprehensive Partnership towards the fulfilment of the ASEAN Community Vision 2025 and UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the ASEAN-UN Ministerial Meeting at the UN Headquarters in New York, the Un...
AIIB’s first on-lending facility supports renewable energy projects in Turkey
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) Board of Directors has approved a loan of up to USD200 million to the Industrial Development Bank of Turkey (TSKB), backed by a guarantee from the Government of Turkey. The loan will support long-term financing, primarily for renewable energy and ene...
Rural population of Andhra Pradesh, India to benefit from new AIIB investment
More than two million people living in rural areas of Andhra Pradesh, India, stand to benefit from an improved road network connecting them with markets, schools and other services after approval was provided by the Board of Directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for a USD455-m...
AIIB helps bring improved sanitation services to rural Egypt
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) Board of Directors approved its first sovereign loan to the Egyptian government for USD300 million to improve rural sanitation services for 892,000 people in 178,000 rural households in selected governorates in the country.Under the program, AIIB wil...
Schools around the world will soon be able to replicate Model G20
The Educ.ar portal of Argentina’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology offers a series of open educational resources to replicate Model G20.The goal of Model G20 is for students to learn about how the G20 works through first-hand experience. The simulations foster student involveme...
BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting was held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly
The BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting under the South African presidency in the fora was held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on 27 September 2018. The Russian delegation was leaded by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The participants discussed a wide range of international agenda issues, i...
G20 Development Working Group prepares documents for consideration at the Leaders’ Summit
The third meeting of the G20 Development Working Group (DWG) under the Argentinian presidency in the fora was held in Buenos Aires on 27-28 September 2018. The event was attended by delegates of G20 member countries, guest countries and international organizations. The discussion focused on early ch...
Andrey Shelepov, Researcher at the RANEPA CIIR participated in the roundtable “De-dollarization: will Russia be able to give up dollar?”
The roundtable “De-dollarization: will Russia be able to give up dollar?” was organized at RIA Novosti on 27 September 2018. The roundtable was attended by Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation Vladimir Dmitriev; Head of the “Stock Markets and Financial Eng...
Experts summed up results of the first decade of BRICS cooperation and discussed further perspectives of the fora at the RANEPA
The Roundtable under the theme “The First Decade of BRICS Cooperation: Outcomes of the South African Presidency and Perspective of Future Cooperation” was held at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) on 26 September 2018. The event was organized by ...
G7 Energy Ministers’ meeting under the Canadian presidency
The G7 Energy Ministers’ meeting under the Canadian presidency in the fora was held in Halifax on 21 September 2018. The meeting was attended by representatives from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union. The meeting revolved ...
G7 Ministers discussed healthy oceans, seas and resilient communities
Under the auspices of Canada’s 2018 G7 Presidency, the G7 Ministers of Environment, Oceans, and Energy were joined by representatives from Jamaica, Kenya, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Norway, Seychelles, and Vietnam as well as leaders from international organizations, industry and youth in discussions h...
G20 to discuss steel excess capacity in global markets
The G20 Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity ministerial meeting under the Argentinian presidency in the fora was held at the headquarters of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris on 20 September 2018. The meeting brought together senior officials from 33 G20 mem...
NDB Board of Directors approves three projects in India and Russia
On 18 September 2018, the 16th Meeting of the Board of Directors (Board) of the New Development Bank was held in Shanghai. At the Meeting, the Board approved three infrastructure and sustainable development projects in India and Russia with loans aggregating USD 825 million.The NDB will provide a lo...
G7 Environment Ministers’ meeting under the Canadian presidency
The G7 Environment Ministers’ meeting under the Canadian presidency in the fora was held in Halifax on 19 September 2018. The representatives from Jamaica, Kenya, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Norway, Seychelles, and Vietnam as well as other leaders from international organizations, industry and youth al...
T20 presents its recommendations to President Mauricio Macri
The Summit of the Think 20 (T20), the G20 engagement group representing the academic community, was held in Buenos Aires on 16-18 September 2018. Argentine President Mauricio Macri attended the opening and was presented with the group’s policy recommendations. The T20 communiqué (in English) is the ...
4th BRICS Communication Ministers meeting
The 4th BRICS Communication Ministers meeting under the South African presidency in the fora was held in Durban on 15 September 2018. The meeting concluded with the Declaration adoption (in English). Ministers acknowledged the significant impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution will have on curre...
G20 Employment Ministerial meeting under the Argentine presidency
The G20 Employment Ministerial meeting under the Argentine presidency in the fora was held in Mendoza on 6-7 September 2018. The meeting concluded with an adoption of a joint declaration (in English). The document calls for “an inclusive, fair and sustainable future of work.” It includes recommendat...
G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial meeting was held under the Argentinian presidency
The G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial meeting under the Argentinian presidency was held in Mar del Plata on 14 September 2018. The meeting concluded with the Statement`s adoption (in English). The statement calls on keeping markets open, addressing economic development and reinvigorating the inte...
G20 Trade and Investment Working Group second meeting under the Argentine presidency
The second meeting of the G20 Trade and Investment Working Group under the Argentine presidency in the fora was held in Mar del Plata, in the Argentine province of Buenos Aires on the eve of the ministerial meeting. The meeting was attended by experts from G20 member and guest countries, together wi...
G20 education and employment ministers adopted joint declaration
The G20 Education and Employment Ministerial meeting under the Argentinian presidency in the fora was held in Mendoza, in western Argentina on 6 September 2018. The final declaration of the meeting (in English) stresses the importance of creating coordinated employment and education policies to addr...
G20 Education Ministers meeting under the Argentinian presidency
The G20 Education Ministerial meeting under the Argentinian presidency in the fora was held in Mendoza, in western Argentina on 5 September 2018. The meeting was held for the first time in the history of the G20. The meeting was attended by delegates from the G20 member countries as well as internat...
Dr. Marina Larionova, Head of the RANEPA Center for International Institutions Research told the participants of BRICS School about BRICS` role in the system of global governance and international institutions
Prof. Marina Larionova, Dr. in Political Science, Head of the Center for International Institutions Research (CIIR) at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) made a presentation for the participants of the scientific and educational program “BRICS Int...
Interface between the ASEAN CPR and AIIB
The Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN (CPR) met the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Jin Liqun on 29 August 2018 at the ASEAN Secretariat. Both sides discussed possible avenues of cooperation on infrastructure-related i...
Second meeting of the Climate Sustainability Working Group (CSWG) under the Argentinian presidency in the fora
The second meeting of the G20 Climate Sustainability Working Group (CSWG) under the Argentinian presidency in the fora started in the north-eastern Argentine city of Puerto Iguazú, Misiones. The meeting is attended by representatives from G20 member countries, guest countries, international organiza...
AIIB opens public consultation on Draft Sustainable Cities Strategy
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has opened public consultations on the draft of its Sustainable Cities Strategy (in English). The Strategy outlines AIIB’s vision of realizing economically, environmentally and socially sustainable Asian cities that are green, resilient, efficient, acc...
BRICS Bank Opens up Financing to Non-Member Countries
The New Development Bank (NDB), a financial institution created by the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) is now available to finance non-member countries, becoming a source of funding for public-private projects.
The issue was addressed at the latest BRIC summit in Joh...
The G20 confirms the importance of the digital economy for global development
At the G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting in Salta, in the north-west of Argentina, G20 ministers and senior officials issued a declaration (in English) that reflects the G20’s commitment towards promoting “policies and actions that catalyze digital transformations.”The declaration emphasizes: ...
G20 digital economy officials discuss inclusive development in Salta
The G20 Digital Economy Ministerial meeting under the Argentinian presidency in the fora was held in the province of Salta, in the north-west of Argentina on 23-24 August 2018. Chaired by Andrés Ibarra, Argentine Minister of Modernization, and Lino Barañao, Argentine Minister for Science, Technology...
Project and loan agreements for Luoyang metro project signed in Zhengzhou, China
On 16 August 2018, Project and Loan Agreements for the New Development Bank’s Luoyang Metro Project were signed in Zhengzhou, the capital city of Henan Province, China. According to the Agreements, the Bank will provide a USD 300 million sovereign project loan to the People’s Republic of China to be...
The B20 brings together business leaders, government ministers and provincial governors in the Patagonian province of Neuquén
The B20 brings together business leaders, government ministers and provincial governors in the Patagonian province of NeuquénThe fifth edition of the B20 Business Leaders Forum under the Argentinian G20 presidency was organized in the province of Neuquén, in northern Patagonia.The Forum was attended...
Young leaders from around the world take part in the Y20 Summit in Córdoba
The 2018 Youth 20 Summit began today in the city of Córdoba in central Argentina, under the slogan “Shaking the present, building the future.” The Youth 20 or Y20 is the engagement group that brings together young leaders from G20 member countries. Over 80 delegates aged between 18 and 30 are taking...