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1. GURU NANAK DEV PUBLIC SEN.SEC SCHOOL
POLITICAL SCIENCE
TOPIC-G20
NAME – RUBBY KAUR
CLASS-+2 (ARTS)

2. WHAT IS G20 ?
 The G20 or Group of 20 is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 sovereign countries, the European
Union, and the African Union. It works to address major issues related to the global economy, such as
international financial stability, climate change . Group of Twenty (G20) is the premier forum for
international economic cooperation. It plays an important role in shaping and strengthening global
architecture and governance on all major international economic issues.
 India holds the Presidency of the G20 from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023.
 In 1999 Inception of G20
 The G20 was founded in 1999 after the Asian financial crisis as a forum for the Finance Ministers and
Central Bank Governors to discuss global economic and financial issues.
 In 2008 Elevation to Leader’s Level
 The G20 was upgraded to the level of Heads of State/Government in the wake of the global economic and
financial crisis of 2007, and, in 2009, was designated the “premier forum for international economic
cooperation”.
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 The G20 Summit is held annually, under the leadership of a rotating Presidency. The G20 initially focused
largely on broad macroeconomic issues, but it has since expanded its agenda to inter-alia include trade,
sustainable development, health, agriculture, energy, environment, climate change, and anti-corruption.
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 The G20 Presidency is responsible for bringing together the G20 agenda in consultation with other members
and in response to developments in the global economy.
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3. G20 Members
The Group of Twenty (G20) comprises 19
countries (Argentina, Australia, Brazil,
Canada, China, France, Germany, India,
Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea,
Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa,
Türkiye, United Kingdom and United States)
and the European Union. The G20 members
represent around 85% of the global GDP, over
75% of the global trade, and about two-thirds
of the world population

4. INVITED INTERNATIONAL
ORGANISATION
In addition to the regular International
Organisations (UN, IMF, WB, WHO,
WTO, ILO, FSB and OECD) and Chairs of
Regional Organisations (AU, AUDA-
NEPAD and ASEAN), India, as G20
Presidency, will be inviting ISA, CDRI
and ADB as Guest Ios.

5. G20 WORKS
 G20 Works
 The G20 Presidency steers the G20 agenda for one year and hosts the Summit. The G20 consists of
two parallel tracks: the Finance Track and the Sherpa Track. Finance Ministers and Central Bank
Governors lead the Finance Track while Sherpas lead the Sherpa Track after Finance Track.
 The G20 process from the Sherpa side is coordinated by the Sherpas of member countries, who
are personal emissaries of the Leaders. Finance Track is led by Finance Ministers and Central Bank
Governors of the member countries. Within the two tracks, there are thematically oriented
working groups in which representatives from the relevant ministries of the members as well as
from invited/guest countries and various international organisations participate.
 The Finance Track is mainly led by the Ministry of Finance. These working groups meet regularly
throughout the term of each Presidency. The Sherpas oversee negotiations over the course of the
year, discussing agenda items for the Summit and coordinating the substantive work of the G20.
 In addition, there are Engagement Groups which bring together civil societies, parliamentarians,
think tanks, women, youth, labour, businesses and researchers of the G20 countries.
 The Group does not have a permanent secretariat. The Presidency is supported by the Troika –
previous, current and incoming Presidency. During India’s Presidency, the troika will comprise
Indonesia, India and Brazil, respectively

7. WHAT ARE VARIOUS OBJECTIVES AND GOAL
OR CHALLENGE FOR G20
 The G20 faced scaled-up challenges such as the cause of disparities and
marginalisation beyond the stalling of the financial crisis. Thus, years of
arduous consensus-building exercises aim at fostering a common consensus
within its member countries.17-Sept-2023
 The G20 or Group of 20 is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19
sovereign countries, the European Union (EU), and the African Union (AU). It
works to address major issues related to the global economy, such as
international financial stability, climate change mitigation and sustainable
development.

8. INVITED INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS
 In addition to the regular International Organisations (UN, IMF, WB, WHO,
WTO, ILO, FSB and OECD) and Chairs of Regional Organisations (AU, AUDA-
NEPAD and ASEAN), India, as G20 Presidency, will be inviting ISA, CDRI and
ADB as Guest
 HOW G20 WORK –
The G20 Presidency steers the G20 agenda for one year and hosts the Summit.
The G20 consists of two parallel tracks: the Finance Track and the Sherpa
Track. Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors lead the Finance Track
while Sherpas lead the Sherpa track After finance track
 The Finance Track is mainly led by the Ministry of Finance. These working
groups meet regularly throughout the term of each Presidency. The Sherpas
oversee negotiations over the course of the year, discussing agenda items
for the Summit and coordinating the substantive work of the G20.
 In addition, there are Engagement Groups which bring together civil
societies, parliamentarians, think tanks, women, youth, labour, businesses
and researchers of the G20 countries.

9. WHAT ARE VARIOUS OBJECTIVES AND
GOALS OR CHALLENGES FOR G20 NATION
The primary objectives of the G20 include:
Promoting Global Economic Growth: The
G20 aims to foster strong, sustainable, and
balanced economic growth at the global
level. It seeks to address challenges, risks,
and imbalances in the global economy
through policy coordination and
cooperation
address major issues related to the global
economy, such as international financial
stability, climate change mitigation and

10. The G20 grouping flags the priority of robust
economic growth, development, and
inclusiveness, though, ironically, the forum’s
capacity to advocate and draft objective
solutions for inequalities and marginalisation is
limited. And navigating the complexities of the
crises warrants a nuanced and pragmatic

11. WHAT ARE VARIOUS FEATURES OF G20
NATION -
 The G20 initially focused largely on broad macroeconomic issues, but it has
since expanded its agenda to inter-alia include trade, sustainable
development, health, agriculture, energy, environment, climate change, and
anti-corruption.
 International financial stability, climate change mitigation and sustainable
development.
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 G20 India has put forth six agenda priorities for the G20 dialogue in 2023:
Green Development, Climate Finance & LiFE. Accelerated, Inclusive &
Resilient Growth. Accelera
 NEW DELHI, Sept 4 (Reuters) – Leaders of the world’s richest and most
powerful countries will attend the two-day G20 Summit in India’s capital New
Delhi starting September 9.
 India’s G20 theme is derived from the Sanskrit phrase “Vasudhaiva
Kutumbakam” which translates to “The World is One Family”.