BRICS Business Platform Launched to Promote Responsible Entrepreneurship

A New Initiative Promoting Spirituality and Business Harmony

During the recent “Creative Entrepreneurship as Service” roundtable at the BRICS Forum on Traditional Values held in Moscow, a new business initiative called “Creation” was officially established. This innovative platform aims to promote business practices rooted in spirituality, creativity, and sustainable development, with the goal of benefiting society as a whole.

The forum emphasized that integrating spiritual values into business goals can lead to more sustainable, ethical, and socially responsible outcomes. Leaders and delegates from BRICS member states and candidate nations came together to support this visionary platform.

BRICS Business Platform “Creation”: Purpose and Goals

The establishment of the “Creation” business platform represents a collaborative effort to address the intersection of business, spirituality, and sustainability. This initiative was inspired by the idea that businesses can reflect on their spiritual dimensions to foster more ethical, sustainable, and harmonious results while rebuilding the public’s trust and respect for entrepreneurship.

Andrey Gaidamaka, President of the Russian National Spiritual Meal Foundation, highlighted the significance of this initiative:

“It is in the interest of the business community itself to reflect more often on the spiritual dimension of its activities, as this will help to achieve more sustainable and harmonious results. Realization by entrepreneurs of their creative role will help to restore dignity and respect to business in the eyes of society.”

The platform will focus on encouraging BRICS nations and their partners to adopt innovative approaches that align business objectives with societal well-being and moral responsibility.

Key Highlights of the Forum and New Agreements

The BRICS Forum on Traditional Values yielded significant agreements and initiatives beyond the “Creation” business platform. These outcomes aim to foster cooperation, cultural exchange, and volunteerism among BRICS nations and candidate member states. Below are the key takeaways:

1. Establishment of a Permanent Meeting on Literature and Literary Awards

• A new initiative to promote literature and cultural exchange among BRICS nations was agreed upon. This includes discussions and collaborations on literary projects and awards.

2. Film Cooperation Agreement Between Russia and India

• Russia and India signed an agreement to collaborate on film production, reflecting the growing emphasis on cultural and creative industries among BRICS countries.

3. Joint BRICS Volunteer Platform Launch

• A shared volunteer platform based on compassion will be developed to mobilize support and cooperation for humanitarian initiatives across BRICS nations.

4. Free Summer Camp Vouchers for Children from BRICS Nations

• To strengthen youth engagement and cultural exchanges, free summer camp opportunities will be offered to selected children from BRICS member states.

5. Equal Rights for Fathers and Mothers

• An agreement was reached to continue working towards achieving equality in family rights across BRICS member states, addressing gender equality issues and promoting fairness in societal structures.

6. Upcoming BRICS Forum on Traditional Values

• The next BRICS Forum is set to take place in Brazil in May 2024, as Brazil will assume the next BRICS chair.
• June 2024: The Democratic Republic of Congo will host further forum activities.
• Fall 2024: South Africa will host another series of events focused on traditional values and BRICS collaboration.

Impacts of the “Creation” Platform and BRICS’ Vision for Sustainable Business

The “Creation” business platform is expected to have far-reaching impacts, including:

1. Fostering Sustainable Economic Practices:
   By integrating spirituality into business strategies, BRICS members aim to prioritize long-term sustainability, ethical trade, and corporate social responsibility.
2. Strengthening Trust in the Business Community:
   Promoting ethical business values could rebuild dignity and trust among BRICS populations, many of whom are increasingly demanding transparency and accountability.
3. Facilitating Cross-Cultural and Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
   With representatives from countries like Brazil, India, China, South Africa, Ethiopia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Democratic Republic of Congo, this initiative creates opportunities for diverse collaboration.
4. Promoting Humanitarian and Volunteer Initiatives:
   Through partnerships such as the volunteer platform, BRICS aims to emphasize compassion and shared responsibility across borders.

The establishment of the “Creation” business platform at the BRICS Forum on Traditional Values signals an important shift in how economies can work in harmony with ethical principles and social responsibility. BRICS nations are taking proactive steps to align business strategies with sustainable development goals while ensuring respect for traditional values, volunteerism, and cross-cultural collaboration.

With upcoming initiatives like the permanent literature and volunteer programs, film cooperation, and equal family rights discussions, BRICS nations aim to create a more equitable, sustainable, and spiritually integrated global economic system.