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Think20 (T20) is an official Engagement Group of @G20org. It serves as an ideas bank that supports the G20 in addressing global challenges.
South Africa
Joined November 2017
⌛Only 40 days left until the #T20Summiton 13-14 November. Please note this is your final chance to secure a seat: registrations close tomorrow. Visit https://t.co/j522gRwGqC
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📢Out today: The T20 Policy Briefs bring the vision of global collaboration to life and provide the G20 with concrete solutions to shape a sustainable and equitable future. Explore them here - full collection coming soon: https://t.co/4jL1zqnmWO
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T20 blog | South Africa’s @g20org presidency presents a crucial opportunity to shape the just energy transition in the #GlobalSouth, which bears the brunt of climate change despite contributing the least to global greenhouse gas emissions. https://t.co/BOiMB2BfMI
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South Africa’s G20 presidency presents an opportunity to shape the just energy transition in the Global South, which bears the brunt of climate change.
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T20 blog | With South Africa hosting the 2025 @g20org Summit, this is the right time to rethink how the #GreenClimateFund works and ensure it provides equitable financial support for mitigation and adaptation. https://t.co/86Ycspxv6G
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The G20 is crucial for climate finance. By leveraging their resources, members can ensure that funding is accessible, predictable and fairly distributed.
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T20 blog | The #G20 should champion a coordinated agenda for adopting biogenic carbon as a sustainable industrial feedstock. This is critical for both #climateneutrality and economic development in the #GlobalSouth. https://t.co/dVEgJUY7XJ
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Biogenic carbon is vital for transforming industries toward climate neutrality and supports developing countries in achieving sustainable economic growth.
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Big News: We've rebranded from AgentSea to Okara We felt AgentSea wasn’t the right name anymore as we’re no longer just encouraging people to build AI agents. We’ve evolved into something bigger. Okara is a private AI for public thinkers. A place to ask, create, and think
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✨ Announcing the #T20Summit! This flagship gathering of the T20 will take place on 13-14 November in Johannesburg. ➡️ For more information and to register your interest in attending, please visit https://t.co/TwThCeVyXm 🤝Proudly hosted by @SAIIA_info, @IGD_SA and @IPATC
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Side event at #UNGA: Together with @DIRCO_ZA, the T20 South Africa is hosting a high-level roundtable on financing for development this Saturday, 20 September. For more details and to register, visit https://t.co/cx57jA1Slt
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T20 blog | By prioritising digital transformation in the #G20 agenda, South Africa has the opportunity to redefine global partnerships by emphasising co-creation over charity. Africa offers a young, dynamic, and digitally-ready future.
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By prioritising digital transformation in the G20 agenda, South Africa has the opportunity to redefine global partnerships.
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T20 blog | Instead of increasing wealth taxes, South Africa (and Global South countries) should focus on economic freedom: building inclusive economic institutions that protect the rule of law, enforce contracts and encourage private sector-led growth.
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South Africa and other Global South countries should prioritise economic freedom by establishing institutions that promote private sector growth.
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T20 blog | While #AI is reshaping economies and power, the Global South, especially Africa, is largely importing, not shaping, its benefits. Here's how the #G20, under South Africa's leadership, can advance digital sovereignty: https://t.co/8eajBeXlSt
#G20 #AI #GlobalSouth
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As G20 president, South Africa can highlight the importance of digital sovereignty for ensuring dignity, economic justice, and resilience.
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T20 blog | Canada's Digital Adoption Program, which helped over 60,000 small businesses, provides a model for the #G20 to promote financial inclusion and close the digital divide by combining digital training with funding. https://t.co/FOhZ5srC09
#CDAP
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By enhancing people's skills, the G20 can promote shared prosperity across all regions, not just the most connected ones.
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T20 blog | By integrating green digital skills into education systems and industrial training programmes, and optimising generative technology use, the G20 can lead global governance, as digital transformation and sustainability may go hand-in-hand. https://t.co/s3J130f6w0
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The ‘green digital skills toolkit’ will equip individuals, sectors and G20 countries with the skills needed for the sustainable use of digital technologies.
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Writing for @T20org, the @g20org's official engagement group, IPNEd's @J_NhanOreilly, @HumanCapAfrica's @obyezeks & @ADEAnet's Albert Nsengimana share why @FLN_Matters & how #G20SouthAfrica can grow human capital by improving early literacy & numeracy. https://t.co/SIAcjW6ddU
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The South African G20 presidency can advance foundational learning to address Africa’s learning crisis, guided by the spirit of ubuntu to avoid illiteracy.
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T20 blog | #G20 member countries could lead South-South collaboration by creating a Global Alliance for Steel Scrap to promote circular economy policies and standardise scrap trade regulations. Read more:
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G20 member countries have a chance to lead South-South collaboration by creating a Global Alliance for Steel Scrap, to promote circular economy policies.
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T20 blog | "South Africa, as a leading nation of the Global South and the current #G20 president, is uniquely positioned to bridge divides between the developed and developing world. It can advocate for climate justice and inclusive growth." https://t.co/XoNn2374VZ
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The G20, responsible for over 80% of global GDP and emissions, must advocate for a Just Energy Transition (JET) that meets everyone's needs.
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T20 blog | Economists call it "original sin": the inability of emerging economies to borrow in their own currency. The #G20 has long recognised this as a roadblock to development - can multilateral development banks help overcome it?
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The G20 countries have highlighted the potential of multilateral development banks (MDBs) and the need for more local currency options.
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T20 blog | #India’s participatory groundwater management (PGWM) programme provides pointers to the #G20 on how to better govern this valuable resource and advance progress towards #SDG6 on water, sanitation and hygiene.
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The G20 water platform provides an opportunity to share best practices for SDG6, highlighting the need for collaboration to achieve water security.
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T20 blog | The G20 can champion nature-based solutions in line with UNFCCC goals. By fostering dialogue on initiatives like the EU Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR), it can help ensure a balance between environmental protection & economic development.
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How can the G20 promote nature-based solutions (NBS) in line with UNFCCC objectives, given that addressing deforestation is vital?
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Inspired by my brilliant friend @sheina_kiyara, this piece for @T20org is an attempt to explore the role of #Investments as a sustainable alternative to the current model of #AidDependency. Check it out👇👇
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South Africa's G20 presidency presents a chance to boost foreign direct investment and diversify partnerships for greater economic sovereignty.
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T20 blog | Foreign aid has influenced Africa’s development for decades, weakening economic resilience. South Africa’s #G20 presidency presents a chance to boost foreign direct investment and diversify partnerships for greater economic sovereignty.
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South Africa's G20 presidency presents a chance to boost foreign direct investment and diversify partnerships for greater economic sovereignty.
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