As the world moves towards a multi-lateral world order, as is evident at the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, with systemic shifts in the politics of North America and a post Brexit EU, the BRICS groups of nation is well positioned to provide appropriate leadership and new models in the area of economic development, finance and trade, meeting the SDG’s, peace and security, cultural co-operation and respect; and much needed reforms in global financial governance