Participants
Public administrators, international experts, academics and researchers, business community, students
Международная деятельность
Молодежный альянс лидеров стран БРИКС+ по ГМУ
BRICS+ Youth Alliance of Leaders in Public and Municipal Administration | IPACS RANEPA
BRICS+ Youth Alliance of Leaders in Public and Municipal Administration
Flagship International Project of the Institute of Public Administration and Civil Service (IPACS) of the Presidential Academy
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BRICS+ Youth Alliance of Leaders in PMA — synergy that generates solutions.
BRICS+ today is a key center shaping a new architecture of international relations based on the principles of fairness, multipolarity and respect for national interests. We are confident that the future of international governance belongs to young professionals ready to work at the intersection of cultures, economies and political systems.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Project Goal
To promote the mutual exchange of experience on key governance issues and standards across BRICS+ countries
Project Mission
To create a sustainable ecosystem for the professional development of students from BRICS+ countries in the following fields: public and municipal administration, international relations, area studies, economics, and law
Benefits of Participation
Exchange of knowledge and best practices among countries
Development of analytical and project skills for future public administrators
Implementation of joint socially significant projects aimed at addressing pressing challenges facing BRICS+ countries
Strengthening intercultural cooperation and building long-term professional ties
BRICS+
The Alliance in Numbers
20+
Experts
International commission of diplomats, researchers and practitioners
3
Tracks and 5 Spheres
Education, Economics, Youth Policy, Socio-Cultural Policy, Ecology
7
Months
Duration of the online and in-person stages of the Alliance
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
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To establish a permanent platform for cross-country dialogue among young public administrators from BRICS+ countries
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To enable Alliance participants to develop a pool of socially significant projects addressing current issues of BRICS+ cooperation in public and municipal administration, based on the principles of synergy and ready for practical implementation
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To create a network of institutional partnerships by deepening cooperation with leading educational institutions, youth associations, unions, and public authorities across BRICS+ countries
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To integrate Alliance alumni into the professional community of BRICS+ countries
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To foster a sustainable image of Russia as a center of attraction for young leaders and experts from all BRICS+ countries
EVENTS
Specialized Conference «BRICS Governance Practices: Knowledge Transfer and Real-World Experience»
Specialized Conference «BRICS Governance Practices: Knowledge Transfer and Real-World Experience»
A discussion platform dedicated to current issues of BRICS+ cooperation in public and municipal administration, bringing together representatives of public authorities, experts, and students.
Alliance Youth Summer Camp
Alliance Youth Summer Camp
An intensive project-based session and platform for exchanging experience, building connections, and collaborating on projects in international teams.
Open Lecture Series
Open Lecture Series
Meetings with practitioner experts from BRICS+ countries focused on current issues in the development of cooperation in public and municipal administration.
«BRICS+ Model» Business Game
«BRICS+ Model» Business Game
A simulation of cross-country negotiations and the development of joint solutions to current public and municipal administration challenges.
Cross-Disciplinary Modules: «BRICS+ School of Young Public Administrators»
Cross-Disciplinary Modules: «BRICS+ School of Young Public Administrators»
A practice-oriented intensive course for young professionals from BRICS+ countries, offering immersion in a real governance environment.
«Network Internship» Project
«Network Internship» Project
A long-term program for exchanging experience and practical skills among young professionals in the field of public and municipal administration.
Annual International Alliance Tournament
Annual International Alliance Tournament
An initiative aimed at developing students’ analytical and project skills through the presentation and defense of socially significant projects focused on the regions of BRICS+ countries.
ROADMAP
October
November
December
March–April
May–June
Methodological Development
Team Formation
Identifying Growth Points
Project Work
In-Person Project Defence
Experts
Open Lecture Hall
Official Opening and Expert Work
Expert Work on Projects
Conference «BRICS+ Governance Practices: Knowledge Transfer and Real Experience»
Competition Expert Commission within the International Tournament
Students
Studying the conceptual foundations of BRICS+ and strategic documents defining cooperation priorities of member countries together with experts
Team building. Distribution of countries and thematic areas for the future projects. Analytical overview of the assigned country
Solving practical cases. Selection and defence of the strategic rationale for choosing a partner country and cooperation issues
Preparation of project passport. Data collection and analysis. Making research findings and proposals
Participation in the Alliance Youth Summer Camp. Preparation of presentations. Final project defence within the International Tournament
October
Methodological Development
Experts
Open Lecture Hall
Students
Studying the conceptual foundations of BRICS+ and strategic documents defining cooperation priorities of member countries together with experts
November
Team Formation
Experts
Official Opening and Expert Work
Students
Team building. Distribution of countries and thematic areas for the future projects. Analytical overview of the assigned country
December
Identifying Growth Points
Experts
Expert Work on Projects
Students
Solving practical cases. Selection and defence of the strategic rationale for choosing a partner country and cooperation issues
March–April
Project Work
Experts
Conference «BRICS+ Governance Practices: Knowledge Transfer and Real Experience»
Students
Preparation of project passport. Data collection and analysis. Making research findings and proposals
May–June
In-Person Project Defence
Experts
Competition Expert Commission within the International Tournament
Students
Participation in the Alliance Youth Summer Camp. Preparation of presentations. Final project defence within the International Tournament
HOW TO PARTICIPATE?
Application Submission
1–20
September
Interviews
21–27
September
Final Approval of Participant List
by 30
September
1
Step 1. Fill out the online application. The application includes:
Application Form
Full name, university, country, field of study, program, year of study, research interests, contact details
Motivation Letter
In English
CV
Indicating academic and extracurricular achievements
Copies of Certificates
Confirming proficiency in foreign languages
Portfolio of Achievements
Diplomas, certificates, scientific publications
2
Step 2. Wait for an invitation to the next stage of the selection process
3
Step 3. Complete an online interview
4
Step 4. Receive the selection results by email
DOCUMENTS
The BRICS+ Youth Alliance of Leaders in Public and Municipal Administration is implemented in accordance with the strategic documents of the Russian Federation and BRICS that define the priorities of international cooperation and public administration.
Russian Federation Documents:
- National Security Strategy of the Russian Federation (Presidential Decree No. 400)
- Foreign Policy Concept of the Russian Federation
BRICS Documents:
- BRICS Economic Partnership Strategy to 2030
- Rio de Janeiro Declaration 2025
- Kazan Declaration 2024
- Communiqués of the Meetings of BRICS Ministers Responsible for Public Administration, prepared with the participation of IPACS of the Presidential Academy (2018, 2023)
Alliance Documents:
- Project Concept
- Project Regulations
- Regulations for the Alliance Youth Summer Camp
- Project Roadmap
CONTACTS
Project Lead
Karolina Sikirinskaya,
Head of the International Cooperation Department, IPACS, Presidential Academy
sikirinskaya-ka@ranepa.ru
Project Curator
Anastasiia Belyakova,
Chief Specialist, International Cooperation Department, IPACS, Presidential Academy
belyakova-ana@ranepa.ru