The C20 is an engagement group of The Group of Twenty (G20) – an international forum of both developing and developed countries which seeks to find solutions to global economic and financial issues.
The C20 aims to ensure that world leaders pay attention to the recommendations and demands of organised civil society. The goal is to promote environmental protection, boost social and economic development and ensure human rights.The C20 seeks positive results for society, under the principle of economic justice, and focuses on effective financial means and efficient resource allocation to achieve these results. The principle is “leave no one behind”. In this way, the group seeks to ensure greater balance in the dialogue with the G20, being a space that works to ensure that civil society has the same level of access to governments as representatives of the economic sectors.
Thus, in addition to working towards greater G20 accountability – a set of practices used by managers to render accounts and carry out social control – the C20 is home to organisations dedicated to developing innovative solutions and is an important long-term contributor to both the Sherpas Track and the Finance Track.
The C20 was formalised as an official G20 engagement group in 2013, during the Russian presidency of the Group, and has grown stronger every year.
The C20 is an engagement group of The Group of Twenty (G20) – an international forum of both developing and developed countries which seeks to find solutions to global economic and financial issues.
The C20 aims to ensure that world leaders pay attention to the recommendations and demands of organised civil society. The goal is to promote environmental protection, boost social and economic development and ensure human rights.
The C20 seeks positive results for society, under the principle of economic justice, and focuses on effective financial means and efficient resource allocation to achieve these results. The principle is “leave no one behind”. In this way, the group seeks to ensure greater balance in the dialogue with the G20, being a space that works to ensure that civil society has the same level of access to governments as representatives of the economic sectors.
Thus, in addition to working towards greater G20 accountability – a set of practices used by managers to render accounts and carry out social control – the C20 is home to organisations dedicated to developing innovative solutions and is an important long-term contributor to both the Sherpas Track and the Finance Track.
The C20 was formalised as an official G20 engagement group in 2013, during the Russian presidency of the Group, and has grown stronger every year.
About C20 South Africa Governance
The C20 Governance is formed by three organisations actively involved in South Africa, and by extension Africa’s civil society.
C20 Sherpa
African Forum and Network on Debt & Development (AFRODAD) influences African governments to institute and implement policies and practices to promote development and poverty eradication.
Represented by: Riska Koopman, AFRODAD’s International Public & Private Finance Officer
C20 Sous-Sherpa
The Economic Justice Network (EJN) of the Fellowship of Christian Councils in Southern Africa (FOCCISA) is a faith-based organization in Cape Town that advocates for inclusive economic policies, promotes participatory development, and works to address poverty, inequality, and environmental sustainability across Southern Africa to enhance human dignity and ensure the disadvantaged can benefit from a just economy.
Represented by: Mandla Mbongeni Hadebe, EJN’s Executive Director
Submit your expression of interest
In the spirit of inclusivity, we warmly invite you to join our C20 Engagement Group and ensure your voice is heard. Our working groups are underway, and now is your opportunity to sign up — either individually or on behalf of your organisation. You can do so by completing this expression of interest form.
We are dedicated to building both an African and a global network of engagement, and we look forward to hearing from you, no matter where you are in the world.
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