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The group is evolving from a set of economic growth projections into a political economy force, asserting itself in multilateral engagements such as the WTO and G20. Key actions include efforts to trade in national currencies to reduce reliance on the US dollar and pledging funds to the IMF to push for governance and quota reforms. 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