41. Wielding influence in a new governance architecture: Norway, the G20 and the 2030 Agenda
- Author:
- Ole Jacob Sending and Joachim Nahem
- Publication Date:
- 12-2017
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
- Abstract:
- The G20 is by dint of its membership – the 20 largest economies in the world – an important decision-making body. Moreover, the challenges currently facing established inter-governmental organizations (IGOs) arguably make the G20 even more important. The G20 is perceived as agile, effective and powerful whereas established IGOs – such as the UN and the World Bank - appear to be bogged down by overly bureaucratic rules, organizational inertia, and a lack of resources to fulfil their mandates. This was on display when the G20 convened in Washington DC during the global financial crisis, and its swift actions, in all likelihood, prevented a more severe global crisis.
- Topic:
- Foreign Policy, Governance, G20, and Crisis Management
- Political Geography:
- Europe and Norway