Question 19GS2GS2

India used the presidency of the G20 to bring the voice of the Global South to the centre stage. Discuss with special reference to Africa. (Answer in 250 words)

Introduction

India as president of G20 in 2023 him the theme of 'Vasudhaivakumbakam' fulfilled its mandate of bringing voice of global south to centre stage through various initiatives.

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Main Body

India as president of G20 in 2023 him the theme of 'Vasudhaivakumbakam' fulfilled its mandate of bringing voice of global south to centre stage through various initiatives.

Dependent on developed for technology, funds, less representation in global institutionsUNSC.

India: bringing Global south to centre stage

1Initiatives to promote Global South interest

Global Biofuel Allianceto help must alternate energy requirement.

2Hosted the 'Voice of global south summit' for articulating interest

in domains ofClimate change, Technology like AI and Data, Terrorism and internal security.

3Inclusion of African Union in G20.

3a) African Unionstrong regional organization of Africa in the playing will make it voice heard.

3b) make G20 inclusive.

3c) Policies and plans to have perspective and concern of global south.

In carbon taxing developing countries oppose imposing of CBAM (carbon border tax).

4'Delhi Declaration' had a 'global consensus' as signed by major parties

'Table of women empowerment (G20 EMPOWER)

Sustainable development.

Tech enabled govenance.

y) Even 2MEC corridor can help in improving trading interest of global south countries.Middle East and can extend to Latin America.

However, more efforts needed due to challenge

1) Global South representation is less in UNSC, Brettonwood (IMF, WB).

2) China making huge inroads and exploiting by 'debt trap'.

India can

Display leadership by pushing for global reform.

Ensure African Union and Indian partnership become strong in Trade, Resources, Agriculture, Climate, Green energy.

Thus, India emerge as a 'consensus builder' and as an inclusive rising power, champion of Global South.

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Conclusion

Thus, India emerge as a 'consensus builder' and as an inclusive rising power, champion of Global South.

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Diagram

Mind map showing dependencies and initiatives. 'Dependent on developed for technology, funds, less representation in global institutions → UNSC.' Also shows 'Global South' with branches including 'Developing and underdeveloped countries', 'Economic resources are less', and 'less representation in global institutions'

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1.2/10

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Topper

Nisar Dishant Amrutlal

AIR 192024

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Topic

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings affecting India

G20 and Global South

India's G20 Presidency and Africa

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