BRICS is an intergovernmental organization established by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Ethiopia would secure multifaceted benefits from the BRICS in terms of politics, economic development and international relations. Ethiopia’s economic development, productive human resources and other capabilities make it the ideal candidate to join the BRICS. Ethiopia’s joining of the BRICS is instrumental to help the country strengthen its international relations and economic development efforts, is it time for emerging economies to reconsider and align themeselves with BRICS?

