Globalization and the State’s Sovereign Right to Regulate in the Public Interest: the Case of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Infrastructure Author Nancy Alexander describes forces working against inclusive, sustainable globalization, including the recommended contracts for public-private partnership (PPPs) to deliver public services. By Nancy Alexander
Women 20 summit: Women’s empowerment should begin with tackling low wages The economic empowerment and participation of women cannot be limited to promoting female entrepreneurship. By Barbara Unmüßig
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
