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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

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Integrating ESG principles into debt management and restructuring frameworks in highly indebted countries: A policy roadmap for the G20

Integrating ESG principles into debt management is a transformative shift towards resilience, sustainability and equity.

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Invoking Article 109: How South Africa’s G20 presidency can lead global governance reform

South Africa’s transition from apartheid to democracy exemplifies how political transformation can be driven by vision and international solidarity.

Harnessing blockchain for resilient and inclusive supply chains in the Global South

By embedding blockchain in regional trade systems, we can accelerate these ambitions and provide a scalable model for other Global South regions.

Statements & Speeches

Address by Deputy President Paul Mashatile at the T20 Africa High-Level Dialogue

This gathering emphasises the need for Africa to address the persistent challenges of economic development, political instability, and governance weaknesses. It calls for a critical evaluation of current interventions aimed at strengthening Africa's priorities, including economic growth, sustainable development and global governance reforms.
29 Apr 2025

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News

Call for Abstracts – T20 Policy Briefs​

The T20 South Africa invites you to contribute your expertise and help shape the global policy agenda.

DIRCO Appoints Prominent Think Tanks to Lead the T20 During South Africa’s G20 Presidency

The South African government has appointed a trio of esteemed institutions to coordinate the Think 20 (T20) South Africa, an official engagement group of the G20, during its presidency from December 2024 to November 2025.

Events

Inception Conference

T20 Africa High-Level Policy Dialogue

Midterm Conference

T20 Summit