The New U.S. Administration and the German G20 Summit: 3 Things to Watch This article outlines what US hostility towards multilateralism might mean for the G20 Summit in Hamburg. Nancy Alexander points to three areas of concern: a possible shift of geopolitical alliances, disputes over a new course of global economy, and the future of sustainable development worldwide. By Nancy Alexander
G20 and Investment The G20 is promoting a new investment paradigm for itself and inviting the world to follow suit. What are the stated G20 goals and commitments in relation to this topic? What does “investment” mean? What is the progress so far and what are the challenges in relation to this topic? What is the desired future direction of the G20 with respect to the topic? By Motoko Aizawa
G20 in Hamburg: Setting directions towards a democratic multilateralism The G20 Hamburg Summit in July 2017 will be about nothing less than how globalization should be governed in the future. The G20 countries will have to respond to the key question of our times: How should a globalized world economy be coordinated for the benefit of all humanity against the backdrop of economic uncertainty, higher levels of inequality, climate change, refugees and migration? By Dr. Heike Löschmann
Infrastructure investment and Public Private Partnerships The scale of the infrastructure and PPP initiative championed by the G20’s national and multilateral banks could privatize gains and socialize losses on a massive scale. The G20 should take steps to ensure that this scenario does not unfold. By Nancy Alexander
What in the World is the G20? What in the World is the Group of 20? Five Things to Know about the G20 - Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Watch on YouTube This external content requires your consent. Please note our privacy policy. 5 Things to Know about the Group of 20 (G20). By Nancy Alexander
G20 and Trade Trade has contributed to inequalities in many countries. Therefore the G20 should ensure that its trade agenda does not conflict with that of the WTO or the United Nations. Many processes need to be revised to reduce so inequalities can be reduced. By Motoko Aizawa
The Solar System of G20: Engagement Groups Seven “Engagement Groups” circle around the G20 and attempt to influence its decisions. However, their relative power to influence outcomes differs greatly. By Dr. Heike Löschmann and Nancy Alexander
Commitments on Global Health The Ebola crisis prooved, that the G20 aims to ensure infectious agents to not cross borders rather than acting in disease prevention. This is why there is a serious concern that public health needs of poorer countries will be ignored. By Marwin Meier and Birthe Redepenning
Power and legitimacy of the G20 in a multilateral governance system The Group of 20 (G20) is a “club” of nations with significant influence. There is a significant democratic deficit in the G20 since its decisions and actions are not governed by international law and it is not accountable to representative bodies. By Nancy Alexander and Dr. Heike Löschmann
What in the World is the Group of Twenty (G20)? – Interactive Infographics and Comparative Maps What in the world is the Group of Twenty (G20)? We have chosen eight indicators to present the most important economic, social, and environmental data and created seven maps and graphics that present this comparison visually and at a glance. By Dr. Heike Löschmann and Nora Rohde