By Simon Nare
President Cyril Ramaphosa has set out clear and actionable priorities for the G20 Presidency for the country when it hosts the premier forum for international economic cooperation under the theme: solidarity, equality and sustainability.
The president tabled these priorities during the first meeting of the newly appointed Presidential Economic Advisory Council for the 7th administration.
In a statement released after the meeting, The Presidency said the priorities for the G20 Presidency included mobilising finance to support a just transition and addressing the unsustainable debt burden on developing countries.
They would also include strengthening disaster resilience and response and harnessing critical minerals for inclusive growth and sustainable development.
The statement said the meeting discussed proposals to advance these priorities, building on the progress made on issues such as international taxation, reform of multilateral development banks and climate finance.
“The Presidential Economic Advisory Council will play an important role in providing independent advice
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