India in the G20: Rule-taker to Rule-maker

India will assume the presidency of the G20 in 2023, and this book analyzes the importance of the G20 to India, its role so far, and how it can leverage its presidency year to be an influential author of new global rules. The G20 is a unique global institution where developed and developing countries have equal stature, creating opportunities to showcase global political, economic, and intellectual leadership. This volume discusses how the Presidency year gives India the opportunity to hold the pen, write the rules, and lead the G20 year intellectually, financially, managerially, and administratively. It also examines issues such as the core agenda of the G20, the significance of forums like T20, B20, and their proliferations, India's journey as a marginal player in the G20 to its current status, issue of dedicated leadership and management, and India's Agenda for 2023.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The G20, a global economic forum with equal representation from developed and developing countries, holds immense importance for India. As the President of the G20 Summit in 2023, India will have the opportunity to showcase its global political, economic, and intellectual leadership, significantly impact the global economic governance agenda, and foster inclusivity. This volume explores how India can leverage its Presidency year to become an influential author of new global rules.

The G20's core agenda encompasses a wide range of issues, including economic growth, trade, investment, employment, climate change, and financial stability. The significance of forums like the T20, B20, and their proliferations is emphasized, as they provide platforms for developing countries to engage with the G20 and shape its policies. India's journey from a marginal player to its current status within the G20 is examined, highlighting the importance of dedicated leadership and management.

The book also presents India's Agenda for 2023, which aims to foster economic recovery, address climate change, promote digital transformation, and enhance global health security. It emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts and multilateral cooperation to achieve these goals.

Written in a topical, timely, and accessible manner, this book is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, policymakers, diplomats, career bureaucrats, and professionals working in economics, multilaterals, global governance, strategic studies, defense studies, SAARC, UN Studies, foreign policy, international relations, international economics, and international trade. It provides insights into India's role in the G20 and offers valuable perspectives on the future of global economic governance.

The Gateway House Guide to India in the 2020s series, in which this book is included, aims to provide comprehensive and insightful analysis of India's engagements with the world in the 2020s. By examining a range of topics, including politics, economics, society, and culture, the series seeks to shed light on India's evolving role in the global landscape and its potential to shape the future.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367716110