The struggle of growth.


Established as an association of leading emerging economies, BRICS is comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Aside from the Federal Republic of Russia, one would consider all these nations large fast growing economies. Their combined power could be seen as a big influence on regional and global affairs. The BRICS block represents about 3 billion people, with a combined GDP of $13.7 Trillion and an estimated $4 Trillion in combined foreign reserves. Although their growth has been rapid over the past couple of decades, they face issues characteristic of countries in means of development. As a growing block of power they are escalating their production of CO2, expansion of diseases and bigger conglomeration of urban populations.

BRICS

Each bar represents the accumulated nominal GDP by nation. The speed in which each bar moves is dictated by the speed in which GDP has grown over the past decade
Airport traffic change between 1990–2010
CITIES WITH URBAN AGGLOMERATIONS OF OVER 10 MILLION PEOPLE
BRICS Nations as part of the Global Urban Growth
CITIES WITH URBAN AGGLOMERATIONS OF OVER 10 MILLION PEOPLE

But growing isn't easy

Let's take a closer look

Brazil
Russia
India
China
South Africa
Moving on

According to projections done by the United Nations in their World Urban Prospects, 2011 Revision, half of the population of Asia will live in urban areas 2020. Between 2011 and 2050 the world population is expected to increase by 2.3 Billion making the total population a striking 9.3 Billion. Urban population will be a growing phenomenon of the developing world. BRICS nations likewise will see a growth in their urban centers and as a result of their expanding economies will have the challenge and opportunity to cater for diverse array of people. As self proclaimed defenders and promoters of developing countries, these nations have a growing global responsibility.

Cities in the developed world have seen explosions of migration coming in and out of them, and have had the time, money and power to create infrastructure, build roads and incorporate public health plans to cater to their populations. As a contrast, cities in the developing world and particularly in the BRICS nations, have had to scramble to plan and incorporate public health programs, build public infrastructure, support businesses, build airports, and increase the size of others.
Urban Population Agglomeration change between 1990–2025
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