For decades now, Africa has been characterised as the world’s “final frontier” for business. As experts introspect on existing global trade practices, perceptions of Africa as a valuable market for investments need to widen still. We must look to the region as a contributor to a more inclusive and stable…
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R&D Across Borders
24 Aug 2023 The G20 is united by a common vision of harnessing the power of technology, innovation, and R&D to influence almost all facets of life and world. The mission is to leverage the combined B20 capabilities to promote sustainable development goals through affordable solutions and global-scale business models. Technology,…
India’s G20 Presidency is a Unique Opportunity for Businesses
23 Aug 2023 The leaders declaration of the G20 Summit held in Bali this month talked about an unparalleled multidimensional crises period that the world is currently experiencing. It pledged to enhance public investments while promoting private investments andstrengthening multilateral trade. Many of its policy actions relating to the global…
The B20 India Business Agenda is Aligned to India’s G20 Presidency
With India assuming G20 presidency from 1 December 2022, the premier international forum’s engagement groups have also been handed over to India. India has thus taken over the baton of B20, the business engagement group of G20 which brings together enterprises from the G20 member nations to contribute to the…
Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable GVC: A Key Priority for Global Trade and Investment
The intertwined nature of global value chains cannot be over-emphasized. Developments in global trade have dominated headlines over the last few years and become a key imperative for governments and businesses all over the world. Global value chains have played a key role in additional job creation in stimulating economic…
Catalyzing Change for Social Transformation
India’s G20 Theme of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ or ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’ serves as a powerful reminder of the interconnectedness of all life on this planet and the need for collaborative efforts to address multi-faceted challenges like poverty, climate change, and gender inequality towards creating an equitable world. At…
Investing in Africa: The Growth Engine of The Future
16 Aug 2023 The Action Council on African Economic Integration: An Agenda for Global Business is a newly introduced Council this year and it is my pleasure to serve as the chair. The Council has been introduced along the lines of India’s Presidency of the G20 this year, that aims…
Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable GVC: A Key Priority for Global Trade and Investment
The intertwined nature of global value chains cannot be over-emphasized. Developments in global trade have dominated headlines over the last few years and become a key imperative for governments and businesses all over the world. Global value chains have played a key role in additional job creation in stimulating economic…
Digital: The Bridge to Equitable Prosperity
10 Aug 2023 Digital transformation has been a buzzword for several years now, and the pace of digital adoption has accelerated. As technology blurs the lines between the physical, and digital spheres, there is a rapid change in the way our societies live, work, and interact. Digital has proven to…
Priority Issues Towards Ensuring Fair and Just Global Net-Zero Transitions
08 Aug 2023 The B20 and the global business community have been and continue to play a vital role in shaping actions and producing instruments to address today’s pressing challenges. India’s G20 presidency comes at a time when most countries are in the midst of post-pandemic recoveries, rising inflation and…