“A Nigerian perspective on South Africa’s position in global economic
governance, particularly in relation to its role in the BRICS grouping and the
G-20, provides critical insights into the potential benefits of a reinvigorated
Nigerian–South African partnership. The partnership is important in addressing the challenge of transforming Africa’s marginal role in global economic governance. This policy briefing explores how South Africa, by repositioning its strategic partnership with Nigeria, a continental economic power outside of BRICS, stands to strengthen Africa’s role and global position, and how such a partnership might lead to developmental dividends. It concludes by looking at the potential benefits of a strengthened Nigerian–South African co-operation and urges both countries to move beyond rivalry and take steps towards implementing a developmental partnership.”
