G20 Membership of the African Union and South Africa's Presidency in 2025: Why and How Can CSOs Engage?

Event Details

This is the 3rd webinar in the webinar series on 'African Advocacy: Connecting national, Regional and Global Advocacy Processes on Debt and Development Finance'. The objective of this session will be a deep dive into how the AU can leverage its permanent status to push key positions within the G20 which accounts for 80% of the global economy that can facilitate better development financing for African countries. South African presidency in the next year can help shape Africa’s voice in this highly influential forum.

Why engage: Leverage G20 platforms to bring African perspectives to global economic discussions and clamor for the United Nations as the only democratic space for decisions on economic governance to be made.

Messaging Balance: Address national economic needs while positioning Africa as a key player in global dialogues.

Menu of Options for Intervention:

· G20 Summit, Brazil 17th-20th November

· Create a joint position paper outlining Africa’s demand on debt relief and present it to Heads of State and Governments of AU member states

To learn more, find the concept note here!