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MADHAV AGARWALAIR 16· 2024

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Presidency of G20 is but a reflection of India's quest for a more just and polycentric world order, where the voice of the global south is mainstreamed not muzzled. Elucidate.

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The Presidency of G20 (inter-governmental body) has been a tool for India to reassert its 'third world solidarity' and uphold voice of global south. India's great role in the past: Non-Aligned Movement, Reforming in customary movement for 'common but differentiated responsibilities' CBDR. Voice of global south mainstreamed through G20: (1) Establishment of Voice of global summit before the G20 to set a broadened agenda and issue 'limits of voice' and 'unity of purpose'.

2Call to include African Union as a member of G20 to ensure your representation of African continent in global discussions (currently only South Africa as member). (3) 'Reformed multilateralism' is a call at India at G20 so that its benefits today's world rather than that of the 1950s. (4) UNSC membership to be increased. (5) Climate finance: About has been heavily discussed at G20, in time that affects the small island nations of Pacific and Indian Oceans the most. (6) Digital public infrastructure: Using at best partner side UPI, Aadhaar for financial inclusion and e-governance. (9) WTO reforms: to solve judicial process and upside rules based order.
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Today the world wants to listen to India and want to be 'seen written India'. G20 becomes a window of opportunity with us, India of developing nature to foster a multiladen world and protection of the voice of global south.

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MADHAV AGARWAL

AIR 162024

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Topic

International Institutions, Agencies and Fora - Structure and Mandate

Important International Institutions

G20 Presidency and Global South Representation

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