
What is the G20 and why does it matter? | World Economic Forum
Nov 15, 2024 · The G20 presidency rotates between members and is picked from different regions each year. In 2023, the G20 host was Indonesia. This year, it is Brazil’s turn, with a focus on social inclusion, global reform, and sustainability.
The African Union has joined the G20 – what does it mean?
Sep 14, 2023 · The G20 represents around 85% of global GDP and 75% of global trade, as well as two-thirds of the world’s population, prior to the AU joining. The permanent members of the G20 are now Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Türkiye ...
Speech by Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa President at Davos 2025
Jan 21, 2025 · It is South Africa’s firm view that these themes can best be taken forward through the collective actions of a number of institutions like the G20, as well as various multilateral organizations of the world, such as the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, the World Health Organization, financial institutions of the world, some of which should be reformed and be more representative ...
First Oceans 20 Communiqué urges bold G20 action for ocean …
Nov 12, 2024 · Now is the time for G20 Leaders to move from ambition to concrete action by integrating the O20 recommendations in their deliberations and developing a plan for their implementation under the next G20 South Africa Presidency.” says Silvia Guzzini, Strategy and Programme Lead, Ocean Action Agenda, World Economic Forum. ***** About Oceans 20
G20: Prioritise universal connectivity for all businesses
Nov 17, 2022 · The international business community provided concrete recommendations and policy actions in a common voice to the G20 leaders at the B20 summit in Bali, Indonesia. Ahead of the B20 and G20 summits, the taskforce – comprising over 100 enterprise representatives – created a policy paper with four main recommendations for G20 governments.
Why the social and solidarity economy is key to South Africa’s G20 ...
Jan 15, 2025 · South Africa’s 2025 G20 Presidency marks a historic moment for the continent, as Africa’s first G20 Presidency provides a platform to put the SSE firmly on the global development agenda. South Africa already has a thriving SSE ecosystem and is well-positioned to champion inclusive growth, with President Ramaphosa having declared a G20 ...
What history can teach us about the G20 | World Economic Forum
Nov 11, 2014 · The G7 would be supplemented as a leaders’ forum by the expanded G20, which provided greater representation for the Asia-Pacific region, albeit still at the ministerial level. Perhaps this limited role made sense given the essentially regional nature of …
Five key themes from Indian leaders at Davos 2025
Jan 24, 2025 · India continues to expand its global role, building on its recent leadership of the G20 and position within the expanded BRICS bloc. Speaking at Davos, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen signalled strengthened EU-India ties, announcing her first trip with the new commission would be to India "to upgrade the strategic partnership ...
5 top takeaways from Davos 2025 - The World Economic Forum
Jan 24, 2025 · Top of the agenda for leaders from Africa: a major climate initiative and the forthcoming G20 in South Africa. From climate resilience to trade tensions – what we heard from Latin American leaders in Davos .
A short history of Davos in 7 highlights | World Economic Forum
The birth of the G20 The idea of the G20 emerged at Davos in 1998 amid a financial crisis. Leaders proposed a forum for economic cooperation between 10 developed and 10 emerging economies, setting the foundation for the G20.