BRICs’ Philosophies for Development Financing and their Implications for LICs

Author/Editor:

Yongzheng Yang ; Nkunde Mwase

Publication Date:

March 1, 2012

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Flows of development financing from the BRICs (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) to low income countries (LICs) have surged in recent years. Unlike aid from traditional donors, BRICs (excluding Russia) view their financing as primarily based on the principles of South-South cooperation, focusing on mutual benefits without attachment of policy conditionality. This paper provides an overview of the philosophies and modalities of BRIC financing and examines their implications for LIC economies and future LIC-BRIC engagement.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2012/074

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

March 1, 2012

ISBN/ISSN:

9781475502268/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2012074

Pages:

25

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