The G20 and Africa: A Critical Assessment

This briefing evaluates the G20's performance regarding the interests of sub-Saharan African countries, noting that South Africa is the only member from that region. The assessment uses five specific criteria to analyze summit outcomes and provides recommendations for improving G20 responsiveness to African concerns and increasing African influence on G20 policies.

• The briefing assesses whether the G20 has failed to consider the legitimate interests of sub-Saharan African countries, noting that South Africa is the sole member of the G20 from this region.
• The G20's performance is evaluated based on five specific criteria: identifying aims, respect for applicable principles of international law, good administrative practice, comprehensive coverage, and co-ordinated specialisation.
• The document provides recommendations aimed at making G20 member states more responsive to the concerns of sub-Saharan Africa and helping African countries influence G20 policies in the reviewed areas.

APA

South African Institute of International Affairs (2014). The G20 and Africa: A Critical Assessment. https://saiia.org.za/research/the-g-20-and-africa-a-critical-assessment-2/

Chicago

South African Institute of International Affairs. The G20 and Africa: A Critical Assessment. 2014. https://saiia.org.za/research/the-g-20-and-africa-a-critical-assessment-2/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{southafricaninstituteofinternationalaffairs2014g20, author = {{South African Institute of International Affairs}}, title = {{The G20 and Africa: A Critical Assessment}}, institution = {South African Institute of International Affairs}, year = {2014}, month = feb, url = {https://saiia.org.za/research/the-g-20-and-africa-a-critical-assessment-2/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }