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We are a non-governmental think tank advancing peaceful, mutually beneficial, and dynamic South-South relations. As power dynamics continue to change, and new opportunities and challenges emerge, Global South countries are increasingly playing a major role in shaping global order and true multilateralism. Our work examines how Global South countries relate to themselves and the world.

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Ronald Kato

AfIBR Associate Fellow

Ronald Kato is a journalist, researcher, and commentator on global affairs.

 

His areas of interest are African politics, FOCAC, the Belt and Road Initiative, and the depiction of Global South countries in the news media.

 

An alumni of the Renmin University of China and Rome Business School, Ronald has lived and worked in Africa, Asia, and Europe.

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