The G20: Shaping Global Economic Cooperation
Established in 1999, the Group of Twenty (G20) stands as a prominent international platform for fostering economic collaboration. This influential forum consists of 19 of the world's largest economies and the European Union. Annually, heads of state and government converge to deliberate on a wide-ranging agenda encompassing: 1. International financial stability 2. Climate change mitigation and sustainable development 3. Trade and investment 4. Poverty reduction and development 5. Health and food security 6. Energy security 7. Terrorism and security While the G20 has been lauded for uniting global economic giants to address shared challenges, it has also faced criticism for perceived dominance by the United States and other developed nations. India's G20 Presidency Presently, India holds the G20 Presidency, commencing on December 1, 2022, and extending until November 30, 2023. Under the theme "Building a Resilient Recovery, Ensuring a Sustainable Future," India has ide