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18th BRICS Academic Forum Commences in Lucknow: Experts to Discuss Key Global Challenges

18th BRICS Academic Forum commences in Lucknow: Experts to discuss key global challenges
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India
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Inclusive MultilateralismInstitutional DevelopmentPeople-to-People ExchangeSustainable Development

Source: ANI (Asian News International) | Original Published At: 2026-08-23 22:09:16 UTC

Key Points

  • The 18th BRICS Academic Forum is being held in Lucknow, India, from August 23 to 25 as part of India's BRICS Presidency.
  • The forum brings together academics, researchers, experts and policymakers from BRICS countries under the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability."
  • Discussions will examine resilience across economic, social, health and climate systems, as well as cooperation on startups, MSMEs, science, technology and talent.
  • Participants will explore emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, digital public infrastructure, skilling, digital security and responsible technology governance.
  • The forum will consider reforms to global financial, trade and multilateral institutions and the evolving role of BRICS institutions, including the New Development Bank.
  • The programme includes the launch of a BRICS Academic Forum compendium and the presentation of BRICS Think Tanks Council recommendations to India's Ministry of External Affairs.
  • The forum aims to generate research-based, policy-relevant recommendations to contribute to the BRICS agenda during India's BRICS Presidency.
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