The Council is the decision making body of BIFN, built on the member-driven consensus work method, chaired by the BRICS rotating presidency, and reports work progress to the BRICS Communications Ministers through the BRICS Working Group on ICT Cooperation.
to develop the vision, roadmap, Terms of Reference and overall work plan, study direction, fields, major programs and other main issues related with the development of the BIFN, and to decide on the funding mechanisms for the approved work plans.
to encourage BRICS members to contribute financially and to explore financial support from various sources, including industries, the BRICS New Development Bank, and other international financial institutions;
to prepare the annual report of the BIFN to be submitted to the BRICS Communications Ministers’ Meeting for consideration;
to engage all BIFN branches, as well as encourage the active participation from member governments, research institutes, startups, incubation centres, enterprises and stakeholders in BIFN activities;
to explore and identify the working mechanism of BIFN, set up specific study groups, working groups and advisory groups based on network technology developments and proposals of members.
The Council will meet on a regular basis using electronic means as often as needed, as well as a physical presence meeting at least once a year, immediately preceding the Ministerial Meeting;
The chair of the Council will be taken by the BRICS rotating presidency. The Council will be composed of five representatives and their alternatives, designated by the BRICS Communication ministries. The Council meetings will be open to other delegates from the BRICS countries as observers.