In trade negotiations, the BRIC associate more with developing countries but they have their own interests.
Often, large multinational companies operate behind the scenes in WTO negotiations to influence the outcome.
For the economies to grow, we must reduce imports through comprehensive industrialisation policies while at the same time increasing exports.
Africa has abundant land, mineral and labour resources, which, if harnessed well, can elevate the continent to a level whereby it can dictate terms of trade.