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G20 Summit25/03/2025By G20 AI Team

G20 Engagement Groups: Amplifying Civil Society Voices

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G20 Engagement Groups: Amplifying Civil Society Voices

G20 Engagement Groups play a crucial role in ensuring diverse voices are heard in G20 discussions. These groups represent business, civil society, labor, think tanks, women, and youth.

Key Engagement Groups

B20 (Business 20)

  • Represents private sector
  • Policy recommendations
  • Business perspectives
  • Economic growth focus

C20 (Civil Society 20)

  • Represents NGOs and communities
  • Social justice advocacy
  • Human rights focus
  • Development priorities

L20 (Labor 20)

  • Represents trade unions
  • Workers' rights
  • Decent work
  • Social protection

T20 (Think Tanks 20)

  • Research and analysis
  • Policy recommendations
  • Academic perspectives
  • Evidence-based solutions

W20 (Women 20)

  • Gender equality advocacy
  • Women's economic empowerment
  • Gender mainstreaming
  • Women's leadership

Y20 (Youth 20)

  • Young people's voices
  • Youth priorities
  • Future generations
  • Innovation and change

Their Role

  • Provide input to G20 leaders
  • Advocate for priorities
  • Build consensus
  • Monitor implementation
  • Hold leaders accountable

Impact

Engagement Groups have influenced:

  • Policy development
  • Priority setting
  • Implementation
  • Accountability
  • Inclusivity