Alliance for the Development and Preservation of the Heritage of Science, Culture and Education of the BRICS Countries (ANKO BRICS)
The emergence of a new multipolar world as the basis for peaceful coexistence and sustainable socio-economic development of the countries and peoples concerned is possible only if the core ideas of this new development are actively supported.
Building cooperation between the academies and universities of the BRICS countries follows the central idea of BRICS as an informal interstate association: international self-organization at every level and in every relevant field. Cooperation within BRICS does not replace bilateral ties; it builds on those that already exist.
The Alliance for the Development and Preservation of the Heritage of Science, Culture and Education of the BRICS Countries (ANKO BRICS, hereinafter the Alliance) is an association without legal personality made up of scientific, educational, civil-society and cultural organizations of the BRICS countries and other partner countries. It was established under an agreement between its founding organizations (Agreement No. 1). The Alliance’s activities are governed by the Regulations of the Alliance; its highest body is the Council, composed of the heads of civil-society organizations of the BRICS countries and other partner countries.
In an era of constantly renewed technology and accelerating innovation, science and education have become a key component of socio-economic policy in the BRICS countries and a condition for competing successfully in domestic and global markets. At the same time, the foundation of science and education is world culture, with due regard for the culture of each country and each people.
The Alliance’s mission is to raise the standard of living of peoples and to support the sustainable development of the BRICS countries and other partner countries through science, education and culture, while preserving the heritage of our ancestors in these fields. At the international level, the Alliance creates favourable conditions for its members to support and promote programmes and projects in science, professional education, and the preservation of cultural values and historical heritage.
The Alliance’s work is directed at implementing its members’ programmes and projects; supporting and promoting promising developments, innovative approaches and projects in research, research-methodological, educational and applied-research activities; and fostering interaction between non-governmental and state systems in science and education, including at the international level, on the basis of the cultural heritage, customs and traditions of countries and peoples.
The Alliance’s scope of activity includes:
- developing educational tools that shape the citizens of the future;
- strengthening ties between cultures and promoting the preservation of cultural heritage;
- assisting in the development of research policy;
- protecting freedom of expression as a fundamental right and a prerequisite for sustainable development;
- developing international standards and running cooperation programmes that facilitate the free exchange of ideas and knowledge.
The Alliance’s main lines of activity:
- mobilizing scientific knowledge and policy for sustainable development;
- promoting the development of scientific schools (including original schools of thought) and the integration of proven scientific approaches into social practice;
- taking part in building a system of lifelong learning that combines fundamental and professional education, including the full range of professional education across the sectors of the economy of the Russian Federation and other interested countries;
- organizing, coordinating and providing methodological support for educational processes;
- systematic engagement with public authorities, state institutions and the business community of the BRICS and other countries;
- preparing proposals that help build the regulatory framework for fundamental and professional education;
- assisting in the development, creation and introduction of innovative products in research, research-methodological and educational activities, including the methodological component of educational and advisory work;
- taking part in promoting initiatives and work;
- cooperating with interested Russian and foreign partners for further development;
- addressing emerging social and ethical issues;
- encouraging cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue and a culture of peace;
- building inclusive knowledge societies through information and communication.
The principles, goals and objectives of the Alliance are set out in full in the Regulations of the Alliance.
Participation in the Alliance is non-commercial: there are no mandatory payments or fees, and all financial matters are regulated by separate bilateral or multilateral agreements among members. The Alliance is open to other organizations, which may join by sending a Memorandum of Accession to the Presidium of the Alliance at presidium@brics-adhsce.com.
We would be delighted if your organization joined the Alliance!