ABSTRACT
The Group of Twenty (G20) is a plurilateral forum of discussion, policy debate and political initiatives and decisions. The G20’s relationship with not-for-profit civil society organizations has been more complex. Reform proposals and projections have ranged widely in scope and kind. Some have addressed the composition of the G7/G8 and G20, through increasing, reducing or changing membership. Complex relationships of the G7/G8 and G20 with formal International governmental organization as major global governance institutions must be part of the future of the G7 and G20, and the G7 and the G20 should continue to define and develop their mutual relationship. Documents released by G20 summits, ministerial fora and other sub-summit bodies are the principal source of information on the G20 and its activities, even though they do not fully reflect the content and extent of actual proceedings. Monitoring and evaluating the G20’s performance are key aspects of accountability.
