Policy Contribution
An assessment of the G20’s initial action items
Twenty months after the first G20 summit in Washington, we assess the implementation of the 47 action items included in that summit’s final declaration.
Twenty months after the first G20 summit in Washington, we assess the implementation of the 47 action items included in that summit’s final declaration.
We analyse and provide a score for progress made using three measures: implementation of the leaders’ agenda; consistency across jurisdictions; and continuity of purpose measured by follow-up actions.
A strong correlation is observed between the effectiveness of implementation and the nature of the main public institution(s) in charge: the more the implementation of the action point depends on action by an international body that is independent in terms of administration and resources, the more effective the implementation.
