A comparative analysis of the BRICS in the International Development Cooperation field

Authors

  • Augusto Leal Rinaldi Centro Universitário Belas Artes de São Paulo.
  • Laerte Apolinário Júnior Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22456/2178-8839.97507

Keywords:

BRICS, International Development Cooperation, South-South Cooperation, Comparative Analysis

Abstract

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 tried to answer the following question: How do the BRICS have performed on the IDC field in the last decade? Therefore, we analyzed this variable through four analytical dimensions i) the historical context, ii) the geopolitical context, iii) the institutional context, and iv) the domestic policy context. The general findings suggest that although their IDC policies present some commonalities, they manifest important differences, especially regarding the amount and scope of recipients, and adherence to DAC/OECD guidelines and terminologies.

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Author Biographies

Augusto Leal Rinaldi, Centro Universitário Belas Artes de São Paulo.

 Professor of International Relations at the Centro Universitário Belas Artes de Sao Paulo (FEBASP). Researcher at the Center for the Study of International Negotiations at the University of Sao Paulo (CAENI/USP). PhD in Political Science, University of Sao Paulo (USP). Master in Political Science, University of Campinas (UNICAMP). Graduated in International Relations, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP). In 2019, I was a visiting researcher at the German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA). The main areas of interest consist of the BRICS, emerging powers, transformations on global power.

Laerte Apolinário Júnior, Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo

Professor of International Relations at the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP). Researcher at the Center for the Study of International Negotiations at the University of São Paulo (CAENI/USP) and the Brazilian Center for Analysis and Planning (CEBRAP). PhD in Political Science at the University of São Paulo (USP). Master in International Relations at the University of São Paulo (USP). Graduated in International Relations at the São Paulo State University (UNESP). The main areas of interest consist of International Political Economy, International Development Cooperation, Global Governance, Brazilian Foreign Policy, and Emerging Powers. More recent publications include works on International Development Cooperation (Educ), Brazilian Technical Cooperation (Brazilian Political Science Review and Rising Powers Quarterly); Foreign Aid and Governance of International Financial Institutions (Brazilian Political Science Review); and the impact of economic sanctions on the level of protection of Human Rights (International Interactions).

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Published

2020-03-26

How to Cite

Rinaldi, A. L., & Apolinário Júnior, L. (2020). A comparative analysis of the BRICS in the International Development Cooperation field. Conjuntura Austral, 11(53), 8–27. https://doi.org/10.22456/2178-8839.97507

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 53 (2020): BRICS Special Edition: perceptions about the first decade of the bloc.

Section

DOSSIER

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Received 2019-10-19
Accepted 2020-01-23
Published 2020-03-26