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The BRICS Standardization Forums aim to adequately equipped to meet the demands of
harmonize industrial and educational stan- evolving industries. This approach minimizes
dards among member countries to acceler- skills gaps, enhances employability, and pro-
ate sustainable socioeconomic development. motes labor mobility, while also encouraging
Mr. Marcelo Vivacqua, Founder and President the exchange of knowledge and inclusion in
of ABIPIR and Brazilian representative of the high-tech sectors. With standardized, inter-
BRICS Academy, actively participated in these nationally recognized qualifications, the pro-
forums, which addressed critical topics such gram nurtures a robust foundation for human
as the standardization of industrial technical capital development and reduces inequality
norms, vocational education curricula, and through equitable access to quality educa-
regulations governing technological compe- tion.
titions. Areas of focus included additive man-
ufacturing and Building Information Model- Inspiring Innovation Through Competition
ing (BIM), among others. To further reinforce innovation, the program
The forums brought together distinguished includes the organization of technological
participants from various countries, includ- competitions aimed at young engineers and
ing Mr. Liu Zenying, President of the BRICS technical professionals. These events not
Academy. Notably, contributions were made only recognize and reward talent but also
by Brazilian additive manufacturing expert serve as dynamic platforms to foster cre-
Professor Américo Scotti and specialist Ms. ativity and accelerate technological break-
Cristiane Evelise Ribeiro da Silva, who shared throughs. By promoting healthy competition
her insights via a recorded message. Repre- and international collaboration, the initiative
sentatives from China, India, Russia, and In- cultivates a culture of continuous improve-
donesia also enriched the discussions with ment and excellence an essential driver of
their perspectives and expertise. industrial modernization.

Economic, Educational, and Technological Im- Empowering the Next Generation
pacts The broader social impact of the BRICS Stan-
The BRICS Standardization Program rep- dardization Program is profound. It inspires
resents a pivotal move toward enhanced youth to pursue careers in science and engi-
cooperation among member states. By es- neering, strengthens national pride in techni-
tablishing unified industrial standards, the cal competencies, and prepares a new gen-
initiative ensures product interoperability, eration of innovators capable of contributing
elevates quality benchmarks, and eliminates to sustainable development across member
unnecessary trade barriers. These efforts nations. Collectively, these efforts aim to en-
are expected to reduce production costs, hance economic resilience, encourage social
enhance industrial efficiency, and stimulate empowerment, and cement the technological
innovation ultimately strengthening eco- leadership of BRICS countries on the global IFIA Magazine September 2025
nomic growth and elevating global compet- stage.
itiveness.
An equally important component of the pro- Further Information
gram is the standardization of technical edu- Explore more about the BRICS Academy’s initiatives at:
cation. By aligning vocational curricula, BRICS www.en.bricsfuture.org.cn
Discover collaboration opportunities via the BRICS Co-
countries can ensure that their workforce is operation Hub: www.brics-ch.or.br
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