South Africa’s G20 Presidency: Key priorities

November 21, 2025 3:25 PM

South Africa’s G20 Presidency: Key priorities

Guided by the African philosophy of Ubuntu – “I am because we are” – South Africa, the current G20 President, has adopted an ambitious theme for its presidency: “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.” This comes at a time when the world is grappling with multiple overlapping crises, including climate change, rising inequality, debt distress, geopolitical instability and stalled progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With the UN warning that only 12% of SDG targets are...

G20: From crisis forum to premier platform for global economic governance

November 21, 2025 3:00 PM

G20: From crisis forum to premier platform for global economic governance

The Group of Twenty (G20) has evolved into one of the world’s most influential platform for international economic cooperation, shaping policies that affect more than 80% of the global economy. Established in 1999 in the aftermath of the Asian financial crisis, the forum began as a platform for finance ministers and central bank governors to discuss global financial stability. Over the years, its mandate has expanded dramatically to cover issues such as climate change, sustainable development,...

Explained: G20’s expanded role in global economic governance

November 21, 2025 1:13 PM

Explained: G20’s expanded role in global economic governance

The Group of Twenty (G20) continues to play a central role in promoting international economic stability and shaping collective responses to global challenges. Established in 1999 after the Asian financial crisis as a forum for Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, the G20 has since broadened its mandate to cover a wide range of socio-economic issues. Its agenda now includes trade, climate change, sustainable development, agriculture, energy, environment, health, and anti-corruption. Re...