The PRESS Pad

India and the UN kickstart four key development projects aimed at strengthening health, nutrition, education, and data systems in the Global South. Discover how this initiative builds on India’s ITEC legacy and promotes South-South Cooperation for sustainable development.

This model answer examines how BRICS is reshaping the global economic order by advocating for de-dollarisation, establishing parallel financial institutions like the New Development Bank, and promoting alternative development models that challenge the dominance of Western-led institutions such as the IMF and World Bank.

Colombia and Uzbekistan have officially joined the New Development Bank (NDB), increasing its membership to 11 countries ahead of the 17th BRICS Summit. With a renewed focus on innovation, sustainable development, and regional inclusivity, the NDB continues to strengthen its role in financing key infrastructure projects across the Global South.