The International BRICS Municipal Forum, a vibrant communications and business platform for municipal and regional authorities, experts and the private sector, gained renewed international acclaim in 2024 as an inspiring venue for sharing best practices, cutting-edge technologies and practical solutions for urban and regional management.
Organizers report the Forum unites partners from more than 70 countries and over 2,000 cities and regions. Last year’s meeting welcomed roughly 6,000 delegates from 101 countries, highlighting a growing global appetite for cross-border municipal cooperation and collaborative initiatives spanning infrastructure and digitalization to resilient, sustainable development.
The event benefits from strong support by major Russian state and public institutions and The Forum’s growing stature has been recognized at the BRICS summit level. It was cited in the Beijing Declaration of the 14th BRICS Summit (2022) and again in the Kazan Declaration of the 16th BRICS Summit (2024) as an effective mechanism for promoting innovative urban development and strengthening sister-city ties in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Priority program tracks
1) Culture, Tourism and Cultural Heritage
Goal: Preserve and develop cultural heritage as a catalyst for sustainable urban development and to boost the attractiveness and competitiveness of tourist destinations.
2) Education and Skills for the Future
- Goal: Equip human capital for the digital and green economies; raise the quality and inclusivity of municipal education and lifelong learning.
3) Youth Initiatives - Goal: Empower youth-led initiatives, nurture entrepreneurship and civic engagement, and create meaningful pathways for young people to shape municipal policy.
4) People and Sport: Inclusive and Barrier-Free Environment - Goal: Ensure universal accessibility of urban spaces and sports facilities; harness sport to enhance public health, social cohesion and inclusive participation.
5) FINTECH: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow - Goal: Explore the dynamic evolution of financial technologies and their potential in municipal governance; promote financial inclusion and boost the efficiency and transparency of public services.
Looking ahead, the BRICS Municipal Forum is poised to deepen its role as a bridge between best municipal practices, innovation and entrepreneurship. It aims to broaden international partnerships, accelerate the delivery of sustainable urban projects and generate tangible, positive impacts for cities and their citizens worldwide.
This year, the Forum is expected to see the signing of a large number of significant contracts and memorandums of understanding. Furthermore, applications for new membership will be considered at the Forum. The importance of BRICS is growing every year, forming a new force in a multipolar world. The volume of investment between BRICS partner countries could reach a record high in the Organization’s history and determine the development vectors of the participating countries.
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