...
6486
2423
2438
961,28
3,298
–
Fresh water consumption (billion m
3
, 2013)
66,2
16,54
748
8,56
554,1
–
Internet access (number of subscriptions per 100 people, 2013)
16,62
9,94
10,08
6,9
13,63
–
India
Priority Partners (average)
4
South Africa
Priority Partners (average)
5
Number of
air transport
registered carrier departures (2014)
681063
20771
185963
9556,7
Electricity consumption (kW per capita, 2010 – 2014)
684
54
4606
252,3
Fresh water consumption (billion m
3
, 2013)
...
... BRICS Countries
BRICS has become widely known across the world. The abbreviation signifies a group of leading regional states seeking to work together to put an end to the monopoly of the West in institutions of global governance. The addition of South Africa has made the bloc even more representative of the union of non-Western powers. However, the role of Africa for BRICS – and the role of BRICS for Africa – is undervalued.
Africa as a Focus of Attention for BRICS
The value of Africa ...
To BBBEE or not to BBBEE
After Nelson Mandela, the most prominent opponent of apartheid in South Africa, passed away last year, the world has again turned its attention to Pretoria's programs aimed at protecting the rights of the previously oppressed segment of the country's population. In reality, the lofty ideals of racial equality and justice ...
... their peoples” and “…share the principle that the use of force should be avoided”.
During the March 17, 2011 vote on Resolution 1973, which opened the way for NATO to bomb Libya, Brazil, India, Russia and China abstained, while South Africa supported it.
The three initial summits centered on coordinating economic policies, whereas the fourth meeting, on March 28-29, 2012 in Delhi, was devoted to the theme "BRICS Partnership for Global Stability, Security and Prosperity" ...
