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G20 and emerging powers: What does the development mean for Norway?

Emerging powers are becoming increasingly important in international politics. What does this mean for organizations like the G20? And how can and should Norway respond to this development? NUPI is pleased to invite you to an open event with the participation of Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide at Sentralen in Oslo.

08 November 2024

09:30 Europe/Oslo

Language: English

Sentralen - Kronesalen (5th fl.)

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The G20's significance in global governance is increasing, and in 2024 Norway has been invited to participate in the organization as a guest country. At the same time, the organization itself is also changing. Emerging powers such as Brazil, India, China, and South Africa are playing a more prominent role than before.

What are the emerging powers' views on the G20's role and function, and on the reform of multilateral organizations? And how are they working to promote alternatives to established multilateral organizations, such as BRICS?

A team of NUPI researchers has analyzed these countries' political positions and identified some key findings, including:

Emerging powers share a primary interest in increased foreign policy autonomy and demand a redistribution of power and influence.
Reform of multilateral organizations – such as the UN Security Council, the World Bank, and the IMF – is on the agenda, but our analysis suggests it is not the main priority.
The primary focus for reform is increased representation and inclusion in multilateral organizations, not necessarily their effectiveness.
The G20's agenda has expanded over time to cover more areas, and emerging powers seem satisfied with this development.
Claims of representing the "Global South" are often emphasized, but there are tensions between the political positions of emerging powers and low- and least-developed countries.