Engagement Groups
The G20 engagement groups are representatives of different civil society stakeholders from the G20 states. They represent the scientific and research community, the private sector and trade unions, women and young people, and non-governmental organizations. They meet in tandem with the G20 and keep up a dialogue with policymakers.
Each engagement group is presided by organizations or individuals formally designated by the sherpa of the G20 president country.
An engagement group meets to discuss the important issues affecting its area of interest and drafts recommendations to the G20 to reflect its position. While these recommendations are non-binding, they are considered by the G20 for its discussions and negotiations, and contribute to the policymaking process.
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Business
As the main driver of economic activity, the private sector plays a key role in developing fair and sustainable growth.
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As the main driver of economic activity, the private sector plays a key role in developing fair and sustainable growth.
The B20 is comprised of business associations and leads engagement with G20 governments on behalf of the international business community.
It was the first engagement group of the G20, created in 2010 under the Canadian presidency, and it was the first to be formally recognized by the group.
During the Argentine presidency of the G20, the B20 will be chaired by:
- Daniel Funes de Rioja
- Grupo de los Seis
Civil society must play a key role to ensure that the benefits of economic growth reach all sectors of society, particularly those with fewer economic resources.
The C20, made up of civil society organizations, leads engagement with the G20 on behalf of the international civil society.
Although many civil society organizations have been directly involved with the G20 since the first heads of state and government meeting in 2008, the C20 was formally established as a direct representation of civil society under the Russian presidency of the group in 2013.
During the Argentine presidency of the G20, the C20 will be chaired by:
- Poder Ciudadano Foundation
- Argentine Network for International Cooperation (RACI)
The G20 recognizes the importance of a strong labour force for the health of the world economy and it is therefore a key item on the G20 agenda.
The L20 convenes trade union leaders from around the world and provides G20 leaders with the perspectives of workers across the world.
Labour unions began to meet informally at the first G20 heads of state and government summit in 2008, in the wake of the global financial crisis. The L20 was formally recognized in 2011 under the French presidency of the G20.
During the Argentine presidency of the G20, the L20 will be chaired by:
- The Argentine Labour Union for Construction (UOCRA)
The German presidency of the G20 in 2017 saw the creation of a new working group to include the scientific community in the G20 sphere.
The S20 discusses items of scientific importance relevant to the global agenda. During its first meeting, the S20 chose global health as the their topic for global discourse.
During the Argentine presidency of the G20, the S20 will be chaired by:
- The National Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences (ANCEFN)
- The Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Rosario
Think tanks and academia make a significant contribution to the G20 dialogue via the T20, established in 2012 under the Mexican presidency of the group.
The T20 convenes think thanks and leading experts from around the world to provide valuable analysis to the G20 dialogue and produce ideas which contribute to the achievement of concrete and sustainable policies.
During the Argentine presidency of the G20, the T20 will be chaired by:
- The Centre for the Implementation of Public Policy Promoting Equity and Growth (CIPPEC)
- The Argentine Council for International Relations (CARI)
Gender equality is a key issue for the G20, as economic empowerment of women is essential for inclusive and sustainable global economic growth.
Since its creation in 2015 under the Turkish G20 presidency, the W20 brings together the expertise of women’s organisations from civil society and female entrepreneurs from around the world, under the objective of empowering economic development of women as integral to meeting G20 objectives.
During the Argentine presidency of the G20, the W20 will be chaired by:
- Susana Balbo
Youth is an important sector of society and the global economy. The Y20 was established under the Canadian presidency of the group in 2010.
The Y20 convenes young leaders from all G20 member countries, helping them develop their abilities and networks, and identify the most significant economic challenges and opportunities for young people across the world. The Y20 is a forum for the cooperation of future generations, and provides a platform to share the voices and interests of youth with the G20.
During the Argentine presidency of the G20, the Y20 will be chaired by:
- The EIDOS Foundation
- AIESEC Argentina
