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T20 South Africa

In 2025, South Africa takes the helm of the Think 20. Building on the progress made by previous presidencies, the T20 will prioritise 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 is poised to bolster South Africa’s G20 presidency by bringing together leading thinkers from across the world. They will collaborate within five dedicated Task Forces, focusing their expertise on the following critical themes.

Commentary

Bridging the connectivity gap: The role of tax incentives in digital inclusion

The G20 should prioritise digital inclusion to enhance social integration and innovation in the Global South, using tax incentives to support this goal.

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Transforming agri-food systems for deep sustainability: A G20 action plan for SDG acceleration

The G20, representing top nations, can promote digitalisation in agri-food systems under South Africa's leadership to boost cooperation.

Image: Unsplash, Noby George

An equity lens on food prices

Food prices sit at the intersection of equity and sustainability and the G20 has a role to play in ensuring fair price for produce and labour.

Statements & Speeches

Remarks by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes at the DIRCO-SAIIA G20 Symposium

"South Africa’s G20 presidency will have to ensure that the consequent imperative for financing for development should be rooted in the needs of the poorest."
7 Jul 2025

Speech by Minister Ronald Lamola at the High-Level Session of the third G20 Sherpa Meeting

This important meeting which comes at the midpoint of South Africa’s historic G20 Presidency, also coincides with unprecedented global turmoil both geopolitically and geoeconomically.
26 Jun 2025

Remarks by G20 Sherpa Zane Dangor at the Opening Session of the Third G20 Sherpa Meeting

I am delighted to report that our collective efforts are yielding significant progress. Out of 132 planned meetings, we have successfully hosted 70, with most Working Groups having completed their third sessions and many already engaged in the crucial process of negotiating their Ministerial Declarations for 2025.
25 Jun 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