Outgrowing Frontier Markets: How Small Businesses Reshape BRICS Economies

Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa created the BRICS association based on equality and mutual benefit. But can they make their alliance truly profitable politically, as well as economically? Find out which BRICS members suffered the most from the 2008 financial crisis. Discover what areas of their economies kept growing despite growing pressure from the West. See how the bloc's members want to empower small and medium enterprises and to encourage economic growth. Listen to our special series "Outgrowing Frontier Markets: How Small Businesses Reshape BRICS Economies."

Last update: 13:21 20.10.2017
13:21 20.10.2017
How BRICS Members Could Profit From the Latest Digital Trends
As eLearning technologies take the world by storm, BRICS members such as Brazil are taking full advantage of the trend, and are prepared to share their experience with the other bloc members – Russia, China, South Africa and India.
Outgrowing Frontier Markets: How Small Businesses Reshape BRICS Economies
Last update: 15:56 19.10.2017
15:56 19.10.2017
Russia's Franchises: From Restaurants With Blini to Hi-Tech Medical Labs
In the 1990s Russia opened its doors to foreign fast-food chains, most of them being US brands. Now the country wants to export its own cuisine and culture abroad, and considers the BRICS countries as a promising market for fast-food franchise sales.
Outgrowing Frontier Markets: How Small Businesses Reshape BRICS Economies
Last update: 14:51 18.10.2017
14:51 18.10.2017
The Limpopo Factor: How SA's SMMEs Reap the Benefits of BRICS Membership
Even though it represents the last letter in the BRICS acronym, and it was the last country to join the association in 2010, South Africa has instantly become an equal partner for Brazil, Russia, India and China. Along with other member states, the country is now taking steps to develop its small and medium enterprises.
Outgrowing Frontier Markets: How Small Businesses Reshape BRICS Economies
Last update: 15:13 17.10.2017
15:13 17.10.2017
Why an Indian Entrepreneur Wants to 'Bring Young Brains' to Russia
While the Russian economy relies heavily on big companies, India is well-known for its micro, small and medium enterprises. Indian entrepreneurs see a lot of potential in working with Russia, especially when it comes to doing business in the country’s regions.
Outgrowing Frontier Markets: How Small Businesses Reshape BRICS Economies
Last update: 20:09 16.10.2017
20:09 16.10.2017
From Russia With HUDWAY: Russian-Born Startup Sees Potential in BRICS Markets
A simple navigation assistance app and a car accessory produced by the Russian-born company HUDWAY grabbed the headlines in many countries, including the US, several years ago. With its new product currently entering mass production stage, the tech startup is aiming at even wider distribution, including sales in four BRICS member states.
Outgrowing Frontier Markets: How Small Businesses Reshape BRICS Economies