Madhav AgarwalAIR 16 · CSE 2024 · 251 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
The Presidency of G20 (inter-governmental body) has been a tool for India to pursue its aim of "third world solidarity" and upholding voice of global south. Voice of global south mainstreamed through G20:
Body · points
n-Aligned Movement
- Reforms in environment movement for common but differentiated responsibilities (CBDR)
Voice of global south mainstreamed through G20:
- Establishment of Voice of Global South summit before the G20 to set a broadbased agenda and ensure [unity of voice] and [unity of purpose].
(2) Call to include African Union as a member of G20 to ensure fair representation of African continent in global discussions (currently only South Africa as member).
(3) "Reformed multilateralism" is a call of India at G20 so that it reflects today's world rather than that of the 1950. (eg: UNSC membership to be increased).
(4) Climate finance: debate has been heavily discussed at G20, an issue that affects the small island nations of Pacific and Indian Oceans the most.
(5) Digital Public Infrastructure: Sharing of best practices like UPI, Aadhaar for financial inclusion and e-governance.
(6) Tackle Inflation through discussion of broken supply chain initiatives, promotion of millets (MAHARISHI initiative), etc.
(7) Culture: The working group meeting of Culture has theme "Re-address" the cultural wealth (often affected by due to colonial loot). (eg: US returned 100+ antiques to India).
(8) WTO reforms: to restore judicial process and promote rules based order.
Close · a summary
Today the world wants to listen to India and want to be seen with India. G20 thus becomes a window of opportunity with a Troika of developing nations to foster a multipolar world and protection of the voice of global south.