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T20 South Africa

South Africa is at the helm of the Think 20 in 2025. Building on the progress made by previous presidencies, the T20 prioritises diverse perspectives to foster inclusivity and collaboration and bridge geopolitical divides. Join us as we strive for a more just and sustainable future.
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Publications

T20 Policy Briefs
The call for abstracts closed on 10 February 2025. Over 800 submissions were received, and successful abstracts have been selected for development into policy briefs.
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Task Forces

The T20 bolsters South Africa’s G20 presidency by bringing together leading thinkers from across the world. They collaborate within five dedicated Task Forces, focusing their expertise on the following critical themes.

Commentary

Unlocking sustainable finance: 3 G20 proposals from T20 leaders

The G20 Common Framework must expand its scope to formally include middle-income countries, which increasingly face unsustainable debt burdens.

Connecting the dots between SDGs 8, 9, 10: A G20-led green industrialisation for inclusive growth

Industrial strategies should link economic growth, industry, innovation, and infrastructure while tackling inequalities. The G20 must lead the move toward green industrialisation.

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Recognising diverse decarbonisation routes: Insights from the Brazilian case on CBAM’s carbon accounting gaps

G20 cooperation can help prevent trade distortions.

Statements & Speeches

Speaking Notes for CEO of DBSA Boitumelo Mosako at the Fourth G20 Development Working Group Meeting

Investing in Global Public Goods is not an act of charity, but a strategic investment in resilience, equity, and long-term global stability. It is a commitment to a future that is sustainable, inclusive, and secure for all.
21 Jul 2025

Opening Remarks by Minister in the Presidency Maropene Ramakgopa at the Fourth G20 Development Working Group Meeting

Our era is defined by shared risks – be they pandemics, climate volatility or technological disruption. Addressing these calls for a new era of cooperation. Global public goods must be treated as collective responsibilities, governed inclusively and supported equitably.
21 Jul 2025

Message of Support by DBSA CEO Boitumelo Mosako to the Fourth G20 Development Working Group Meeting

As development challenges are mounting – from high debt levels and climate change to geopolitical tensions and a lack of food, water and energy security – the DWG stands out as a critical platform for advancing a shared development agenda grounded in equity, resilience and sustainability.
20 Jul 2025

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News

T20 South Africa Presents High-Level Policy Recommendations to G20 South Africa

The Think 20 (T20) engagement group officially presented its Communiqué on 26 June at the 3rd G20 Sherpa Meeting currently underway in Sun City.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile to Deliver Keynote Address at the T20 Africa High-Level Policy Dialogue

The T20 Africa High-Level Policy Dialogue takes place on the 29th and 30th April under the theme: Strengthening African Agency in the G20 within the Emerging Global Order.

Update on T20 Policy Brief Abstracts and Opportunity for Further Engagement

The co-convenors of T20 South Africa extend their sincere gratitude to all authors who submitted abstracts for consideration.

Events

Inception Conference

T20 Africa High-Level Policy Dialogue

Midterm Conference

T20 Summit