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BRICS Collaboration on Population Matters

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Rubric: BRICS: Present and Future
DOI: 10.20542/0131-2227-2025-69-8-98-108
EDN: WHQKTQ
E. Zotova, ORCID0009-0009-0971-6666, eazotova@gmail.com
Institute of Economic Forecasting, Russian Academy of Sciences, 47, Nakhimovskii Prosp., 117418, Moscow, Russian Federation.
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Received 12.03.2025. Revised 10.04.2025. Accepted 26.05.2025.

Abstract. This article examines the objectives, approaches, key areas, and results of BRICS collaboration on population matters. Despite being less explored than other BRICS domains, population issues are fundamental to economic and social development. For over a decade, BRICS countries have addressed diverse demographic challenges – aging populations, youth development, gender equality, and urbanization – through knowledge sharing and policy alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 2024 seminar, chaired by Russia, highlighted the group’s commitment to tailored solutions and international cooperation, positioning BRICS as a significant platform for tackling complex of demographic issues and promoting sustainable development across varied contexts.

Keywords: BRICS, population dynamics, demographic challenges, sustainable development, urbanization, aging populations, youth development, gender equality, SDGs, cooperation


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Zotova E. BRICS Collaboration on Population Matters. World Eñonomy and International Relations, 2025, vol. 69, no. 8, pp. 98-108. https://doi.org/10.20542/0131-2227-2025-69-8-98-108 EDN: WHQKTQ

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