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A comparative analysis of the BRICS countries in the International Development Cooperation field
ISSN: 2178 - 8839
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A comparative analysis of the BRICS countries in the International Development Cooperation field
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ICC-0202
Publisher: Conjuntura Austral: Journal Of The Global South Internatio..
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IAA.ZONE/217848818839
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Abstract
This paper analyzes the BRICS countries’ activities in the International Development Cooperation (IDC) field through a comparative analysis. In the last decade, some changes have occurred in the IDC landscape as developing countries started to assume a prominent role in a topic historically dominated by traditional donors. Among these new players, the BRICS deserve special attention. Using a descriptive and comparative methodology, we analyze the convergences and divergences among these countries regarding their IDC practices. In particular, we addressed the following question: How have the BRICS countries performed in the IDC field in the last decade? To do so, we analyzed this variable through four analytical dimensions i) historical context, ii) geopolitical context, iii) institutional context, and iv) domestic policy context. The general findings suggest that although their IDC policies present some commonalities, they also mani...
