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ADITYA MATHORAIR 98· 2029

Question 19GS2GS2

India used its Presidency of the G20 to bring the voice of the Global South to the centre stage. Discuss with special reference to Africa.

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Introduction

India's G20 Presidency as avenue to support and sustain India's multi-alignment while serving as legitimate voice of Global South

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India's G20 Presidency was an avenue in support, sustain & synergise India's multi-alignment & act as legitimate voice of global South. Used Presidency to Bring Global South Voice Centre Stage: (1) Voiced Concerns of Global South: Like inflation, neocolonialism, climate change. (2) Included Global South Nation: As Indian special invitees. (Eg Bangladesh, Egypt, UAE). (3) Ensured Just Deliberation: where wise of global south/developing world at trampled by Global North/Developed world. (Eg Assessment of Digital task). (4) Promoted Equitable Solutions: to benefit of Global South Nation. (Eg Debt Relief Subudive With IMF). Special Reference to Africa: (1) Included African Union as 21st Member: Transforming G20 to G21 under Indian Presidency. (2) Voice at Global Table: to Africa nation to decide world policies. - "if you are at the table, you are on the menu". (3) Agreement to Benefit African Nations: on climate chage, transfer of funds on concessional basis. (4) Social Impact Fund: created to promote non-economically viable but Socially needed projects.

4Promoted Equitable Solutions: to benefit of Global South Nation (Eg Debt Relief Subudive With IMF). Special Reference to Africa: (1) Included African Union as 21st Member: Transforming G20 to G21 under Indian Presidency. (2) Voice at Global Table: to Africa nation to decide world policies - "if you are at the table, you are on the menu". (3) Agreement to Benefit African Nations: on climate chage, transfer of funds on concessional basis. (4) Social Impact Fund: created to promote non-economically viable but Socially needed projects. (5) Digital Public Infrastructure Partnership: to build DPI section & share Indian technical expertise with African nation on non-reciprocal basis. (Eg JAM, DBT). (6) Prestige and Global Voice: Provided under Indian leadership that can derive to Africa. (7) Symbolic Reformed Multilateralism: as what can also be done in UNSG, IMF. India's G20 presidency was having success & cemented India postios as Vishwa Bandhu to world & met SDGs -16 (Story in titution) goal for G20.
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  • Clear articulation of India's strategic approach
  • Specific examples of Global South concerns addressed
  • Mentions African Union inclusion as transformative step
  • Links to SDG through debt relief and climate action
  • Comprehensive coverage of initiatives for Africa
  • Mentions technology partnership framework
  • Links to SDG-16
  • Showcases India's soft power

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ADITYA MATHOR

AIR 982029

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

India and its Neighborhood Relations

India's G20 Presidency and Global South Voice

India's Role in Bringing Global South Voice with Special Reference to Africa

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341

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Formal and diplomatic

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