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WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

INTRODUCTION South Africa places inclusive economic growth at the centre of its national agenda. Hosting the Group of Twenty (G20) Presidency under this priority aligns with Brazil's previous leadership and provides…

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RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

INTRODUCTION Under the Brazilian Presidency of the G20 in 2024, the Research and Innovation Working Group (RIWG) inaugural meeting was held, where the Terms of Reference (ToRs) were developed. The ToRs…

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TRADE AND INVESTMENT

INTRODUCTION South Africa assumes the G20 Presidency at a time of escalating geopolitical tensions, worsening climate-related challenges, fragmenting global supply chains, and growing economic disparities between developed and developing nations. Within…

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TOURISM

INTRODUCTION The G20 economies represent around 85% of the global gross domestic product (GDP), over 75% of the global trade, and about two-thirds of the world population. In 2022, the G20…

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HEALTH

INTRODUCTION Building on the progress of previous G20 presidencies, particularly those of Indonesia (2022), India (2023), and Brazil (2024), and leveraging the potential of the G20, South Africa’s G20 Presidency will…

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ENERGY TRANSITIONS

INTRODUCTION Since 2009, energy has been central to G20 discussions based on the sector’s contribution to sustainable development. A dedicated Energy Sustainability Working Group was established in 2013 to discuss various…

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EMPLOYMENT

INTRODUCTION This theme effectively positions South Africa as a leader in advocating for a future of work that not only benefits from technological advancements but is also fair, inclusive, and resilient…

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EDUCATION

INTRODUCTION The G20 Education Working Group (EdWG) was established during the Argentinian Presidency in 2018. Subsequent presidencies all incorporated the EdWG as a permanent Working Group of the Sherpa track. Since 2018,…

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