
About this episode
The Global South isn’t standing still as tariffs and uncertainty roil financial markets and business plans. Aparna Bharadwaj, leader of BCG’s Global Advantage practice, explains how these nations are forming smart partnerships and moving from low-cost production to innovation-powered impact.
Learn More:
Aparna Bharadwaj: https://on.bcg.com/4cIKW3V
In a Multipolar World, the Global South Finds Its Moment: https://on.bcg.com/42UhQLn
BCG on Emerging Markets: https://on.bcg.com/4cMJ9e4
BCG's Center for Geopolitics: https://on.bcg.com/3EA5A9A
[00:00] Aparna's 'So What'
[02:18] The Global South From Its Own Perspective
[04:12] Common Themes In The Global South
[07:43] Climate And Sustainability
[08:47] How Countries Are Navigating Their Own Paths
[11:08] China's Role In The Global South
[13:28] How Leaders In The Global North Can Flip The Narrative
[14:53] Emerging Industries In The Global South
[17:15] The Global South Is A Positive Story
[18:31] The Future Of Global Commerce
[20:21] Advice To Leaders In The Global South
[21:26] The 'Now What'
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