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G20 at 20: The Future of the G20 in a Changing World

Tuesday May 6, 2025 10:00 - 11:00 CEST FORUM / AUDIMAX (2nd floor)

Speakers: Abhishek Singh, Emma María Aparici Vázquez de Parga, Federico Pinedo, Henrik Harboe, Navid Hanif
Moderator: Andreas Schaal

Theme: GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

As South Africa completes the first cycle of G20 Presidencies, this panel will bring together G20 Sherpas and Sous Sherpas to reflect on the G20’s role as the world’s premier forum for international economic co-operation in an increasingly fragmented and complex international context. The discussion will focus on the G20’s achievements and key initiatives since its elevation to a Leaders’-level forum in 2008, as well as on gaps and challenges it has faced over the years. Reflections by panelists will cover G20 working methods, representativeness, and thematic priorities, to identify potential areas of reform to ensure the G20 remains fit-for-purpose under its next cycle of Presidencies.

Lecturers

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Abhishek Singh Speaker

India's Sous-Sherpa for G20, BRICS, IBSA
Ministry of External Affairs

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Emma María Aparici Vázquez de Parga Speaker

G20 Co-Sherpa and Secretary General of Foreign Affairs
Office of the Prime Minister, Kingdom of Spain

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Federico Pinedo Speaker

G20 Sherpa
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Argentina

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Henrik Harboe Speaker

G20 Sherpa
Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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Navid Hanif Speaker

Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Development, DESA; UN Sous-Sherpa to the G20
United Nations

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Andreas Schaal Moderator

Director and OECD Sherpa, Global Relations and Cooperation Directorate
OECD