Social:B20 Summits of G20
B20 summits are annual gatherings of business leaders representing the G20 countries. The B20, also known as the Business 20, serves as the business advisory forum to the G20, providing recommendations and perspectives from the private sector on global economic issues. These are part of list of G20 summits.
Background
The G20 is composed of most of the world's largest economies' finance ministries, including both industrialised and developing nations; it accounts for around 80% of gross world product (GWP),[1] 75% of international trade, two-thirds of the global population,[2] and 60% of the world's land area.
The B20 was established in 2010 during the G20 Summit in Toronto, Canada, with the aim of involving the private sector in G20 discussions and policymaking processes. The B20 represents the business community and seeks to promote dialogue between the private sector and the G20 governments.
Objectives
The primary objectives of B20 summits are as follows:
Policy Recommendations: B20 summits provide a platform for business leaders to collaborate and develop policy recommendations on key economic issues. These recommendations are aimed at fostering sustainable and inclusive economic growth, job creation, and investment opportunities. Engagement with G20: The B20 acts as a bridge between the private sector and the G20 governments, facilitating dialogue and collaboration. It provides an opportunity for business leaders to present their views, concerns, and recommendations directly to G20 leaders.
Global Economic Governance: B20 summits focus on enhancing global economic governance by promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity in business practices. They address issues related to trade, finance, infrastructure, digitalization, sustainability, and other areas of economic significance.
Partnerships: B20 summits foster partnerships among business leaders, governments, and international organizations to address common challenges and promote collaboration in areas such as innovation, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility.
Structure and Process
B20 summits follow a structured process to develop policy recommendations. The process typically involves the following stages:
Task Forces: B20 establishes task forces composed of business leaders from different sectors and countries. These task forces focus on specific policy areas, such as finance, energy, employment, and digitalization. Task force members analyze challenges, conduct research, and develop policy recommendations.
Consultations: Task forces engage in consultations with relevant stakeholders, including government officials, international organizations, civil society, and academia. These consultations help gather diverse perspectives and ensure the recommendations are comprehensive and inclusive.
Policy Development: Based on the research and consultations, task forces formulate policy recommendations addressing key economic issues. The recommendations are presented at B20 summits and later submitted to G20 leaders.
B20 Summit: The annual B20 summit brings together business leaders, government representatives, and other stakeholders. During the summit, task force recommendations are discussed, refined, and consolidated into a final communique. The communique is then submitted to the G20 leaders for consideration.
Impact and influence
B20 summits play a crucial role in influencing G20 discussions and policies. The recommendations put forth by the B20 serve as a valuable resource for G20 leaders when formulating economic policies and strategies. The engagement between the private sector and governments helps align business interests with global priorities, promoting economic stability and sustainable development.
By facilitating public-private dialogue, B20 summits contribute to building trust, fostering partnerships, and enhancing cooperation between governments and the business community. The recommendations of the B20 have the potential to shape economic agendas, regulatory frameworks, and investment decisions on both national and international levels.
B20 list of summits
- 2012:
Los Cabos
- 2013:
Saint Petersburg[3]
- 2014:
Sydney[4]
- 2015:
Turkey[5]
- 2016:
Hangzhou[6]
- 2017:
Berlin[7]
- 2018:
Buenos Aires[8]
- 2019:
Tokyo[9]
- 2020:
Riyadh[10]
- 2021:
Rome[11]
- 2022:
Bali[12]
- 2023:
New Delhi[13]
Conclusion
B20 summits provide a vital platform for business leaders from the G20 countries to engage with governments and contribute to global economic discussions. Through policy recommendations and dialogue, the B20 aims to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, address challenges, and seize opportunities for business and society at large. The B20's collaborative approach underscores the importance of public-private cooperation in shaping the global economic landscape and fostering prosperity.
See also
G20 Entrepreneurship Innovation Startups
References
- ↑ "What is the G20 | G20 Foundation". https://www.g20foundation.org/g20/what-is-the-g20.
- ↑ "G20 Members". G20.org. http://www.g20.org/about_g20/g20_members.
- ↑ "2013 B-20 in Russia". b20russia.com. http://www.b20russia.com/en/.
- ↑ "2014 B-20 in Australia". b20australia.info. http://www.b20australia.info/.
- ↑ "2015 Turkey B20 Timeline". http://b20turkey.org/timeline/.
- ↑ "B20 China 2016". http://en.b20-china.org/.
- ↑ "B20 GERMANY UPDATE". https://www.b20germany.org/news/news/article/b20-germany-update/.
- ↑ "B20 Summit". http://www.b20argentina.info/Event/B20Summit2018/.
- ↑ "B20 TOKYO 2019 UPDATE". http://www.b20tokyo.org/.
- ↑ "B20 RIYADH 2020". http://www.b20saudiarabia.org.sa.
- ↑ "B20 Italy 2021". https://www.b20italy2021.org/.
- ↑ "B20 Summit – G20 Presidency of Indonesia" (in en-GB). https://www.g20.org/events/b20-summit/.
- ↑ "B20 Summit – G20 Presidency of India" (in en-GB). https://www.g20.org/events/b20-summit/.
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