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  • Who are the G20 ?

    Who are the G20 ?
    Oct 30 2023
    The G20, or Group of Twenty, is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 countries and the European Union. It was founded in 1999 in response to the Asian financial crisis of 1997-1998, with the aim of promoting international economic and financial cooperation. The G20 members are:
    • Argentina
    • Australia
    • Brazil
    • Canada
    • China
    • European Union
    • France
    • Germany
    • India
    • Indonesia
    • Italy
    • Japan
    • Republic of Korea
    • Mexico
    • Russia
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa
    • Turkey
    • United Kingdom
    • United States
    The G20 accounts for approximately 85% of the global GDP, over 75% of global trade, and about two-thirds of the world population. The stated goals of the G20 are to:
    • Promote international economic and financial cooperation
    • Strengthen the global financial system
    • Promote sustainable economic growth and development
    • Reduce poverty and inequality
    • Address other pressing global issues, such as climate change and terrorism
    The G20 meets annually at the leader level, and finance ministers and central bank governors meet regularly throughout the year. The G20 also has a number of working groups and engagement groups that focus on specific issues. The G20 has played a leading role in addressing a number of global challenges, including the 2008 financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the climate crisis. The G20 has also been instrumental in promoting global cooperation on issues such as trade, investment, and development. The G20 is an important forum for international cooperation on economic and financial issues. It brings together the world's leading economies to discuss and address common challenges. The G20 has played a leading role in addressing a number of global challenges, and it will continue to be an important forum for international cooperation in the future. Here are some specific examples of how the G20 has addressed global challenges:
    • In response to the 2008 financial crisis, the G20 coordinated a $1.1 trillion stimulus package to help stabilize the global economy.
    • In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the G20 has committed to providing $11 trillion in support to the global economy, including $500 million for the development and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
    • The G20 has also been a leading force in promoting global cooperation on climate change. In 2015, the G20 adopted the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
    The G20 is an important forum for international cooperation on economic and financial issues. It brings together the world's leading economies to discuss and address common challenges. The G20 has played a leading role in addressing a number of global challenges, and it will continue to be an important forum for international cooperation in the future. Thanks for listening to Quiet Please. Remember to Like and Share wherever you get your podcasts.
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