ABSTRACT
This chapter reviews and analyzes the monitoring and evaluation of the G20’s performance – an important aspect of accountability. It first introduces the concept of accountability and applies it to the G20. It then examines the role of civil society (including think-tanks), international governmental organizations (IGOs) and the G20 itself in monitoring and evaluating the performance and fulfilment of G20 promises. Another key aspect of accountability, consultation or dialogue, is covered in Chapters 4 (IGOs), 5 (the business sector) and 6 (civil society). The third dimension, transparency, is discussed in Chapters 9 (documentation) and 10 (other sources of information). The fourth component, redress for harmful action or deleterious effects of inaction, is largely absent due to the informal, non-treaty-based nature of the G20, which precludes it from the option of enforcement or other remedy.
