India meets 72% of G20 2023 goals, slips below bloc average and 2022 levels

📰 In News

India achieved 72% compliance with G20 commitments at the 2023 New Delhi Summit, below the G20 average (85%) and lower than its 2022 compliance (87%), as per the University of Toronto’s G20 Research Group.

📊 Key Findings

• India’s 2023 Compliance: 72% (below average).
• 2022 Performance: 87% (above bloc’s 78%).
• Historical Trend (2014–19): 80–90% compliance.
• Decline Post-Pandemic: Slower progress in 2020–21 → rebound in 2022 → dip in 2023.
• Problem Areas:
  • Health (Score: 0)
  • Gender Equality (Score: 0)
  • Investments in Food Systems (Score: -1)

🌍 G20 Context

• G20 = 19 nations + EU + African Union (added in 2023).
• 2023 Theme: “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (One Earth, One Family, One Future).
• Focus areas: Climate change, sustainable development, financial stability, inclusivity.

🧐 Analysis

• India’s strong 2022 performance reflected effective leadership during its presidency.
• 2023 dip indicates gaps in social sector commitments (health, gender, food systems) despite progress in digital public infrastructure, climate action, and global diplomacy.
• Compliance decline highlights implementation challenges post-summit declarations.
• Yet, India remains a key driver of inclusivity within G20, pushing for the African Union’s membership and focus on Global South priorities.

📌 Way Forward

• Strengthen domestic implementation of commitments, especially in health, nutrition, and gender equality.
• Align national programmes with global sustainability and inclusivity goals.
• Enhance monitoring & accountability frameworks for G20 commitments.
• Leverage G20 platform to position India as a bridge between developed and developing worlds.

 Updated : Nov 19 2024 | 11:33 PM IST | Business Standard