{"id":7205,"date":"2026-09-13T11:17:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-13T11:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/srknation.in\/?p=7205"},"modified":"2026-09-13T11:17:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T11:17:10","slug":"brics-dialogue-2026-brings-global-south-leaders-together-to-advance-partnerships-in-womens-leadership-innovation-startups-and-healthcare-ahead-of-brics-summit-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/srknation.in\/?p=7205","title":{"rendered":"BRICS+ Dialogue 2026 Brings Global South Leaders Together to Advance Partnerships in Women's Leadership, Innovation, Startups and Healthcare ahead of BRICS Summit 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tThe BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRICS CCI) hosted the BRICS+ Dialogue 2026 at the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, New Delhi, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, investors, academics and sectoral experts from across the BRICS+ ecosystem.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tBRICS + Dialogue 2026<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\n\tHeld under the theme \u201cBuilding Inclusive, Innovative & Resilient Pathways for the Global South,\u201d the Dialogue took place as India holds the BRICS Presidency and focused on strengthening practical cooperation among emerging economies through business partnerships, innovation, women\u2019s economic participation and healthcare collaboration.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tThe Dialogue was organised by BRICS CCI and powered by GrowQR.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tMr. Sameep Shastri<\/strong>, Chairman, BRICS CCI & President, BRICS CCI Young Leaders, underlined the need to move beyond dialogue towards tangible outcomes. \u201cBRICS+ must move from dialogue to delivery\u2014creating real partnerships, investments, technology linkages and opportunities across the Global South<\/em>.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tOpening the proceedings, Ms. Shabana Nasim<\/strong>, Vice Chairperson, BRICS CCI, highlighted the importance of technology-enabled and inclusive growth. \u201cTechnology, education and women\u2019s empowerment must work together to build truly inclusive and future-ready economies across BRICS+.<\/em>\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tIn his Special Address, Mr. Atul Banshal, <\/strong>Vice Chairman, BRICS CCI, emphasised stronger commercial linkages across BRICS+ markets, \u201cThe next phase of BRICS+ cooperation must deepen the movement of capital, technology, talent and enterprise across our markets<\/em>.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tThe first session, \u201cFrom Margins to Mainstream \u2014 Institutionalising Women\u2019s Leadership in BRICS Innovation Ecosystems,\u201d examined the role of women in entrepreneurship, innovation, technology and decision-making.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tModerated by Ms. Ruby Sinha, President, BRICS CCI WE, the session brought together distinguished voices including Mr. Sanjay Bhattacharyya, former Indian Foreign Secretary and former BRICS Sherpa; HRH Ms. Lebogang Zulu, Executive Chairperson, BRICS Women\u2019s Business Alliance South Africa; Ms. Monica Monteiro, Chairperson, BRICS WBA Brazilian Chapter; Ms. Shadi Sedghinejad; and Ms. Yana Oseyeva.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tMs. Sinha<\/strong> said, \u201cWomen\u2019s leadership is an economic imperative. BRICS+ must expand women\u2019s access to capital, markets, mentorship and decision-making<\/em>.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tHRH Ms. Zulu<\/strong> highlighted the importance of connecting women entrepreneurs across markets, \u201cEconomic empowerment means connecting women to capital, markets and opportunities at scale<\/em>.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tMr. Bhattacharyya<\/strong> noted, \u201cAs BRICS+ expands, its strength will depend on the quality of cooperation it creates across societies, economies and knowledge networks<\/em>.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tMs. Monteiro added, \u201cStronger cross-border networks can help women entrepreneurs turn ideas into markets, partnerships and opportunities<\/em>.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tA key outcome of the Dialogue was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Karnataka State Marketing Communications and Advertising Limited (KSMCA) and the BRICS Women\u2019s Business Alliance South Africa under the \u201cScreen to Market Pathway 2028\u201d initiative. The MoU represents an effort to create practical cross-border pathways for creative talent, enterprises and market access, reinforcing the Dialogue\u2019s focus on converting conversations into tangible collaboration.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tThe second session, \u201cBuilding the BRICS+ Innovation and Startup Economy,\u201d focused on entrepreneurship, investment, technology, digital transformation and the creation of a more connected startup ecosystem across BRICS+. Moderated by Mr. Bibin Babu, Executive Director, BRICS CCI and Founder & CEO, GrowQR, the session brought together Mr. Dmitry Khrichenko, Ms. Nokuthula Nokky Ndlovu, Mr. Mudit Kumar, Mr. Anudeep Muttavarapu, Dr. Nageswara Rao Atyam, Mr. P. Ramakrishna and Mr. Mahavir Pratap Sharma.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tMr. Babu<\/strong> said, \u201cBRICS+ can connect founders, investors, technology ecosystems and markets, enabling innovation from the Global South to scale globally<\/em>.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tThe third session, \u201cHealth Beyond Borders \u2014 Advancing a Shared Vision for the Future,\u201d addressed healthcare cooperation as a critical component of sustainable development. Moderated by Mr. Prann Sharma, Director General, BRICS CCI, the session brought together healthcare, policy and business leaders including Ms. Pauline Maksimovna Pavlova, Ms. Mbali Khumalo, Dr. Anoop Mirakhur, Dr. Shuchin Bajaj, Dr. Vaibhav Kapoor, Dr. Anupama Mutthige and Dr. Moumita Nandy.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tMr. Sharma <\/strong>said, \u201cHealthcare offers BRICS+ an opportunity to combine technology, traditional knowledge and affordable delivery models to create solutions that cross borders<\/em>.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tThe Dialogue also featured a Keynote Address by Dr. Payal Bansal Kanodia, Promoter, M3M Group and Chairperson, Paralympic Committee of India. Dr. Kanodia<\/strong> quoted, \u201cInclusive growth means creating opportunities for every individual to participate, contribute and lead. Stronger partnerships across the Global South can help turn this vision into meaningful social and economic impact<\/em>.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tThe initiative was supported by GrowQR, BRICS Women Business Alliance (WBA), Dexter Energy, SABYA, SACCI, NIELIT, World People\u2019s Assembly, ACCWs, Ideabaaz and Easy Knowledge Club.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tThe event reaffirmed BRICS CCI\u2019s commitment to strengthening business and institutional linkages across the expanding BRICS+ community and creating platforms that move the conversation from dialogue to meaningful collaboration and action.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tThe BRICS+ Dialogue 2026 concluded with a renewed emphasis on building an ecosystem where cooperation among Global South economies translates into markets, investments, innovation, knowledge exchange and inclusive opportunities.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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