Why Christine Lagarde says women are the answer to the world’s economic growth problem
Boosting growth could be as simple as getting more women into the workforce.
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A US$24b summit about a staircase: lessons for Germany and the 2017 G20 leaders
The G20’s lack of leadership will continue to contribute to the current global economic malaise.
Vital Signs: scrape below the surface and the economy doesn’t look so good
The RBA leaves rates on hold, Australia gets a GDP growth spurt from pre-election spending, and the IMF lays the groundwork for a lowering of global growth expectations.
How the G20 can ensure the marvelous gains from globalization aren’t lost
With foes of globalization seeing their voices trumpeted by Brexit and Donald Trump's candidacy, the G20 needs to act as a counterweight that sounds a clear vision for a connected future.
Frozen like a rabbit in G20 headlights: Britain struggles to deal with Brexit
Britain's prime minister keeps saying 'Brexit means Brexit' but exactly what this looks like is far from clear.
Decision from G20 leaders could prove the tipping point for free trade
The G20 leaders should throw their weight behind the WTO's Trade Facilitation Agreement to help prevent a revival of protectionism.
What the G20 is doing – and why it matters
China's stewardship of the G20 has been unusually practical and results-focused. Can the world's biggest economies live up to it?
China hosts the G20: prepare to be underwhelmed?
China’s leaders like to put on a good show. Whether it’s the Olympics or the Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation meeting, not losing face is paramount. Every country likes to put its best diplomatic foot…
How China has re-engineered host city Hangzhou for the G20 summit
China is eagerly anticipating the arrival of global leaders from the world's top 20 economies.
G20: Trudeau is Canada’s diplomatic super-weapon as it bids to stay relevant
Canada has been in the global doldrums for close to two decades, but now it's got a chance to get back in the game.
Do moves against Hangzhou G20 ‘rumours’ help show China at its best or worst?
Hangzhou is hosting the G20 summit and China is anxious to present a positive picture of the country to the world, but the official attitude to non-compliant citizens isn't helping.
Asia’s rivalry heats up as Japan and China play host at separate global summits
Sino-Japanese rivalry might well come to dominate this year's G7 and G20.
G20 finance chiefs meet as China seeks to make a show of its presidency
The world economy needs China, but Beijing has needs of its own. No wonder the leadership is putting so much effort into a year of negotiation.
To avoid a 2016 crash, the major powers need to pull in the same direction
With the economic dashboard flashing red, here's the route to safety.
The limits of multilateralism
One of the distinctive features of the contemporary international order is the role played by multilateral organisations. Ever since the US became the dominant force in international affairs in the aftermath…
What on Earth is the point of the G20?
It brings together 20 of the world's most powerful leaders – but they achieve precious little.
G20 meets in the shadow of Paris attacks – and with Turkey on the brink
At an incredibly sensitive moment, the world's leaders are gathering in an incredibly sensitive country.
G20 growth goal not helped by Hockey’s ‘boring’ budget
Without true structural reform and business investment the G20 economies will be unable to deliver on their lofty growth ambitions.
Why we need to tread carefully in drawing up human rights rules for business
Traditionally human rights are viewed as being indivisible, interdependent and interrelated. The notion that a company may need to choose which human rights it will protect is antithetical.
Koalas, platypuses and pandas and the power of soft diplomacy
Four female koalas have just made their debut in front of an adoring public at Singapore Zoo – the latest in a long line of animals used for diplomatic purposes, going back to Winston the platypus.
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