G20 Is Too Elite. There Is a Way To Fix That Though – Economists

The Promotion of Institutional Coherence in the Trade, Finance and Investment Ecosystem

The G20 Roadshow is Here: Shaping Youth Involvement in Global Governance

The Future of Sovereign Debt Architecture: Priorities for the South African G20 Presidency

About the G20 Resource Centre

SAIIA's G20 Resource Centre provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on the G20 and T20. It serves African and global policymakers, civil society, the private sector, media, researchers and academia with knowledge and insights to navigate the complexities of global governance.

Research & Analysis

What Can South Africa Do on Debt and Development in its Remaining Term as G20 Presidency?

26 Jun 2025

From Debt to Development

20 May 2025

The Promotion of Institutional Coherence in the Trade, Finance and Investment Ecosystem

20 May 2025

G20 Is Too Elite. There Is a Way To Fix That Though – Economists

14 May 2025

South Africa’s G20 Presidency: Bridging the North-South Divide?

22 Apr 2025

Address by DIRCO Deputy Minister Alvin Botes on South Africa’s Evolving Foreign Policy

25 Mar 2025

Leveraging the SA G20 Presidency to Scale-Up the Compact with Africa

13 Mar 2025

The G20: How It Works, Why It Matters and What Would Be Lost If It Failed

11 Mar 2025

Donald Trump’s War on Global Governance: Lessons From the Past on How to Fight Back

13 Feb 2025

South Africa Must Use G20 to Ensure Nuclear Safety amid Global Concerns

3 Feb 2025

Statements and Speeches

Remarks by DIRCO Minister Ronald Lamola at the High-Level Session of the third G20 Sherpa Meeting – Sun City, South Africa

26 Jun 2025

Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa’s at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development – South Africa

3 Jun 2025

Remarks by Deputy DIRCO Minister Alvin Botes at the G20 Multistakeholder Dialogue – Johannesburg, South Africa

25 May 2025

Statement by DIRCO Minister Ronald Lamola’s on South Africa’s G20 Presidency – Johannesburg, South Africa

13 May 2025

Events

May 25

Past Event | Workshop

G20 Roadshow Ignites Youth Engagement at University of Limpopo

May 25

Past Event | Speakers Meeting

South Africa’s Standing in a Tumultuous World

Apr 25

Past Event | Dialogue

T20 Africa High-Level Policy Dialogue: Strengthening African Agency in the G20

Apr 25

Past Event | Speakers Meeting

South Africa’s G20 Presidency: Rethinking Trade, Development and Tech Innovation Goals in the Face of Geopolitical Shifts

News & Activities

Driving African Youth Futures and Agency: SAIIA Engages at Y20 Pre-Summit

25 Jun 2025

Sol Plaatje University Hosts Youth@SAIIA G20 Roadshow on Youth Day, Empowering Future Leaders

18 Jun 2025

SAIIA’s Contributions at the Third G20 Development Working Group Meeting

30 May 2025

The G20 at a glance

19+2

19 economies + 2 continental unions (EU and AU).

85%

Collectively accounts for 85% of global gross domestic product.

75%

Represents 75% of international trade.

2/3

Represents two-thirds of the global population.

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