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G20 Leaders' Summits, 2008–
Leaders' Conclusions
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Leaders' Commitments
See also: G20 Summit Compliance Data Set, 2008-2014 | List of Documents Coded, 2008-2014 | Methodology
G20 Summit Commitments by Issue: 2008 to 2014 , February 8, 2015
G20 Summit Commitments on Health, 2008-2019 , July 9, 2019
G20 Bali Summit , December 13, 2022
G20 Rome Summit , October 21, 2021
G20 Riyadh Summit , November 22, 2020
G20 Osaka Summit , July 1, 2019
G20 Buenos Aires Summit , December 14, 2018
G20 Hamburg Summit , October 4, 2017
G20 Hangzhou Summit , October 5, 2016
G20 Antalya Summit , November 19, 2015
G20 Brisbane Summit , November 16, 2014
G20 St Petersburg Summit , September 6, 2013
G20 Los Cabos Summit , June 18, 2012
G20 Cannes Summit , November 4, 2011
G20 Seoul Summit , November 12, 2010
G20 Toronto Summit , June 27, 2010
G20 Pittsburgh Summit , September 25, 2009
G20 London Summit , April 2, 2009
G20 Washington Summit , November 15, 2008
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Leaders' Implementation and Performance
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Leaders' Compliance Assessments
See also: G20 Summit Compliance Data Set, 2008-2014 | List of Documents Coded, 2008-2014 | List of Commitments by Issue, 2008-2014 | Methodology
Watch a short video about the G7 Research Group's compliance work, by Ginger Vaughn and Liz Noh. (The G7 Research Group produces similar compliance reports.)
Try out the G20 Compliance Simulator , developed by Jessica Rapson, to estimate the probability that each G20 member will fulfil a given commitment made at a G20 summit.
2024 Rio de Janeiro Summit
2023 New Delhi Summit
2022 Bali Summit
2022 G20 Bali Summit Final Compliance Report , G20 Research Group and Center for International Institutions Research of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, version of September 6, 2023
2022 G20 Bali Summit Interim Compliance Report , G20 Research Group and Center for International Institutions Research of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, version of July 14, 2023
2021 Rome Summit
2021 G20 Rome Summit Final Compliance Report , G20 Research Group and Center for International Institutions Research of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, version of 12 November 2022
2021 G20 Rome Summit Interim Compliance Report , G20 Research Group and Center for International Institutions Research of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, version of 16 September 2022
2020 Riyadh Summit
2020 G20 Riyadh Summit Final Compliance Report , G20 Research Group and Center for International Institutions Research of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, updated version of 10 November 2021 (updated from 28 October 2021)
2020 G20 Riyadh Summit Interim Compliance Report , G20 Research Group and Center for International Institutions Research of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, version of 29 July 2021
2020 Extraordinary Virtual Summit
2019 Osaka Summit
2018 Buenos Aires Summit
2017 Hamburg Summit
2016 Hangzhou Summit
2015 Antalya Summit
2015 G20 Antalya Summit Final Compliance Report , G20 Research Group and Center for International Institutions Research of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, September 3, 2016, revised December 10, 2016
2015 G20 Antalya Summit Interim Compliance Report , Part 1, G20 Research Group, version of July 17, 2016
2015 G20 Antalya Summit Compliance Report
on Young Entrepreneurship , G20 Research Group, version of December 12, 2016
2014 Brisbane Summit
2013 St. Petersburg Summit
2012 Los Cabos Summit
2012 G20 Los Cabos Summit Final Compliance Report , G20 Research Group at the Munk School of Global Affairs and the International Organisations Research Institute at the National Research University Higher School of Economics, version of September 4, 2013
2011 Cannes Summit
2011 G20 Cannes Summit Final Compliance Report , G20 Research Group at the Munk School of Global Affairs and the International Organisations Research Institute at the State University Higher School of Economics, version of June 16, 2012
2010 Seoul Summit
2010 G20 Seoul Summit Final Compliance Report , G20 Research Group at the Munk School of Global Affairs and the International Organisations Research Institute at the State University Higher School of Economics, version of November 2, 2011
2010 G20 Seoul Summit Interim Compliance Report , G20 Research Group at the Munk School of Global Affairs and the International Organisations Research Institute at the State University Higher School of Economics, version of August 25, 2011
2010 Toronto Summit
2009 Pittsburgh Summit
2009 London Summit
2008 Washington Summit
G20 Compliance with Commitment on Protectionism , produced by the International Organizations Research Institute of the State University – Higher School of Economics in cooperation with the National Training Foundation of the Russian Federation and the G20 Research Group, March 31, 2009
2008 G20 Washington Compliance Report: Macroeconomics , Irena Eremia, G20 Research Group, February 15, 2011
2008 G20 Washington Compliance Report: Promoting Integrity in Financial Markets , Marissa Semkiew, G20 Research Group, August 10, 2010
Other
Comparison of G20 Compliance Scores, 2008–2012 , Caroline Bracht, August 28, 2013
Text of G20 Commitments Selected for Compliance Assessments, 2008-12 , compiled by the G20 Research Group, September 1, 2013
Progress on G20 Financial Regulatory Commitments from Washington 2008 to Toronto 2010 , Ivan Savic and Nick Roudev, G20 Research Group, June 22, 2010
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Critical Commentary
Kirton Scoring Scheme
2024 Rio
Erdogan at G20 Rio Summit: Calls for UN Reform, Criticizes Israel and the West, and Defends Russia's Nuclear Doctrine , Peter Ma, November 22, 2024
The Rio Summit’s Solid Decision-Making Performance , John Kirton and Brittaney Warren, November 19, 2024
Xi Jinping Positions China as a Reliable Partner for the Global South and for Multilateralism at the G20 Rio Summit , Peter Ma, November 19, 2024
The Tiny Trump Impact on the G20’s Rio Summit’s Performance , John Kirton, November 19, 2024
The G20 Rio Summit’s Solid Performance, after Day One , John Kirton, November 19, 2024
Brazil's Minister of Mines and Energy Strengthens Ties with Argentina at the G20 Rio Summit , Jessica Rapson and Peter Ma, November 19, 2024
The Rio Summit's Breakthrough on Climate Finance , John Kirton, November 18, 2024
UN Secretary-General Calls for G20 Leadership, Deepening Multilateralism, Reforms to Global Governance Ahead of Rio G20 Summit , Peter Ma, November 18, 2024
Plunging Prospects for the Rio Summit’s Performance the Day Before , John Kirton, Novembe 18, 2024
Can the G20 Succeed Where the UNFCCC Falls Short in Climate Finance?, Chen Zhong, November 17, 2024
The G20 Rio Summit’s Swift, Small Start on Performance , John Kirton, November 16, 2024
Prospects for the G20 Rio Summit’s Substantial Performance , John Kirton, November 10, 2024
Brazil's G20 Presidency Amidst Global Turmoil , John Kirton, April 22, 2024
2023 COP28
2023 New Delhi Summit
The Danger of Climate Disinformation from the G20 New Delhi Summit to the UN Climate Conference in Dubai , Brittaney Warren, December 1, 2023
G20 New Delhi's Progress on Corruption and Illicit Financial Flows , Denisse Rudich, November 25, 2023
G20: Great Successes, Greater Challenges , John Kirton, November 16, 2023
Creating Climate and Clean Energy Finance , John Kirton, November 10, 2023
Charting a Climate-Resilient Future: The New Delhi Summit's Commitments and Global Unity , Zainab Bie, October 24, 2023
The G20 New Delhi Summit's Significant Performance , John Kirton, September 14, 2023
A Devil's Deal on Climate at the G20's New Delhi Summit , Brittaney Warren, September 14, 2023
G20, G7 and BRICS Health Governance Leaves Mental Health in the Dark , Natasha Pirzada, September 10, 2023
The G20 New Delhi Summit's Partial Performance , John Kirton, September 9, 2023
Prospects for a Significant Performance at the New Delhi Summit , John Kirton, September 8, 2023, updated from the keynote presentation at the Jindal Global G20 Studies Centre, Jindal University, Delhi, September 5, 2023
Strengthening Climate Action through International Financial Institutional Reform , John Kirton, June 10, 2023
The G20's Promising Past, Present and Potential , John Kirton, January 26, 2023
Remarks to Senior College , Paul Martin, January 25, 2023
Improving G20 Integration and Implementation for SDG Support , John Kirton, January 13, 2023
2022 Bali Summit
Closing Pandora's Box? The Relationship Between China and the United States Since the G20 Summit in Bali , Yiyao Wenny Jin, January 29, 2023
The 2022 G20 Bali Summit's Substantial Performance , John Kirton, January 19, 2023
Bilateral Meetings at Bali: Trends, Observations and Notable Moments , Jennifer Miao Wang, December 15, 2022
Bali and Sharm El Sheikh: The G20-UN Relationship on Climate Change , Brittaney Warren, December 14, 2022
Making the Just Energy Transition Project Just , Erica Matsui, December 12, 2022
Crypto, Anti-corruption and Anti-money Laundering Initiatives at the G20 Bali Summit , Denisse Rudich, G20 Research Group London, December 8, 2022
"Dear G19," Sonja Dobson, G20 Research Group, December 8, 2022
The 2022 G20 Bali Summit Goals Set and Met [PDF] , Kaylin Dawe, Sonja Dobson, Joy Fan and the G20 Research Group, November 22, 2022
Breakthroughs, Brakes, Blackouts and Breakdowns at Bali: A G20 Summit of Substantial Success , John Kirton, November 16, 2022
A Prospective Substantial Performance at the G20's Bali Summit , John Kirton, November 13, 2022
The 2022 G20 Bali Summit Goals Set [PDF] , Kaylin Dawe, Sonja Dobson, Joy Fan and the G20 Research Group, November 6, 2022
Prospects for the July 2022 Meeting of G20 Foreign Ministers in Bali , John Kirton, July 5, 2022
2021 Rome Summit
G20 2021 Rome Climate Change Performance , Brittaney Warren, December 27, 2021
An Analysis of the G20's Significant Performance at the 2021 Rome Summit , John Kirton, November 15, 2021
2021 G20 Rome Summit Goals Set and Met , Kaylin Dawe, Jae Yoon Noh, Sonja Dobson and the G20 Research Group, November 3, 2021
G20 Rome: Overview of Illicit Finance and Corruption Initiatives , Denisse Rudich, November 4, 2021
The G20 Rome Summit's Significant Performance , John Kirton, October 31, 2021
A Strong Start for a Significant Success at the G20's Rome Summit , John Kirton, October 30, 2021
G20 Climate Action Moves at a Glaringly Glacial Pace , Brittaney Warren, October 30, 2021
Missing: Millions of Promised Vaccines for Africa , Sonja Dobson, October 30, 2021
The G20 Can Begin to Restructure Pandemic Debt at Rome , Chiara Oldani, October 30, 2021
A G20 Rome Revolution on a New Global Tax Regime? , Chiara Oldani, October 29, 2021
The 2021 G20 Rome Summit Goals Set , Kaylin Dawe, Jae Yoon Noh, Sonja Dobson and the G20 Research Group, October 27, 2021
A Significant Performance for People, Planet and Prosperity: Prospects for the G20's Rome Summit , John Kirton, October 27, 2021
The G20's Performance on Energy and Prospects for the 2021 Rome Summit , Ella Kokotsis, October 22, 2021
The G20's Climate Change Performance and Prospects for the 2021 Rome Summit , Brittaney Warren, October 22, 2021
Will the G20 Produce a Significant Success at Rome? , John Kirton, October 22, 2021
Building Brain Health at the G20 Health Ministers Meeting , Vladimir Hachinski, Antonio Federico and John Kirton, September 4, 2021
The Natural Circular Economy , John Kirton, May 27, 2021
2020 Riyadh Summit
The G20 Riyadh Summit's Climate Change Performance: A Debt Accrued , Brittaney Warren, January 15, 2021
The G20 Joint Finance and Health Ministers Meeting Statement — An Important Brick on the Road to Riyadh , Lauren Millar, December 3, 2020
The Riyadh G20 and the Glasgow COP — Climate Change Governance in 2020–21 and Beyond , Elizabeth Carey, December 2, 2020
Ambitious Words, Constrained Commitments: G20 Energy Performance at the 2020 Riyadh Summit , Ella Kokotsis, November 27, 2020
The 2020 G20 Riyadh Summit Goals Set and Met , Sofia Lopez and the G20 Research Group, November 23, 2020
The G20's Riyadh Summit: Grand Ambitions Based in Virtual Reality , Maria Marchyshyn, November 24, 2020
The G20 Pledge to Promote Integrity in Responding to the Global Pandemic , Denisse Rudich, November 24, 2020
Women's Empowerment at the G20 — Maybe Next Year , Lida Preyma, November 22, 2020
Youth Investment to Propel the Economy , Alyssa Atef, November 22, 2020
What Should the G20's Anniversary Present Be to the World Trade Organization for Its Silver Jubilee? , Sonja Dobson, November 22, 2020
A Small, Short-Term Success at the G20's Riyadh Summit , John Kirton, November 22, 2020
Illicit Finance Must Remain High on the Agenda as G20 Leaders Announce Pandemic Response Measures , Denisse Rudich, November 22, 2020
To Postpone or to Respond: That Is the Climate Question G20 Leaders Need to Answer , Brittaney Warren, November 21, 2020
Trump at the Riyadh Summit , John Kirton, November 21, 2020
King Salman's Significant Start to the Riyadh Summit , John Kirton, November 21, 2022
"It Is Madness": UN Secretary-General António Guterres Calls on G20 to Clean COVID-19 Rescue Packages for Future Generations , Brittaney Warren, November 20, 2020
On the Eve of the G20 Riyadh Summit: Dominant Issues, Leaders and Dynamics , John Kirton, November 20, 2020
G20 2020 Riyadh's Prospects for Climate Change , Brittaney Warren, November 20, 2020
A Significant Short-Term Success: Promising Prospects for the G20 Riyadh Summit , John Kirton, November 18, 2020
The G20's Global Governance Centrality , John Kirton, November 18, 2020
Steady As She Goes: G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bankers in July 2020 , John Kirton, July 18, 2020
Countering Collapsing Oil Prices and COVID-19 at the G20 Energy Ministers Emergency Meeting, John Kirton and Sally Elliott , May 18, 2020
Assessing Saudi Arabian Leadership in 2020 G20 Sustainable Tourism and Energy , Matthew McIntosh, May 17, 2020
A Promising Response:
The 2020 G20 Tourism Ministers Virtual Meeting , John Kirton, Annie Beaulieu and Sarah Scott, May 14, 2020
Disappointing Results from the G20 Health Ministers' Meeting , John Kirton, April 19, 2020
Putting Health First from Start to Finish at the March 31 G20 Finance Meeting , John Kirton and Brittaney Warren, April 1, 2020
Selected Steps against a Comprehensive Threat: The G20 Leaders' Statement on COVID-19 , John Kirton and Brittaney Warren, March 26, 2020
Proposals for G20 Summit Action on March 26, 2020 , John Kirton, March 25, 2020
G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Come Together to Counter COVID-19 , John Kirton and Brittaney Warren, March 12, 2020
The G20's Health Performance: Anticipating the Overdue COVID-19 Videoconference , Brittaney Warren, March 17, 2020
Integrating the Environment into the G20 Finance Meeting , John Kirton, February 24, 2020
Promising Prospects for Planetary Preservation at Saudi Arabia's G20 in 2020 , John Kirton, December 6, 2019
2019 Osaka Summit
Are G20 Summits Worth It? , David Welch, July 3, 2019
The G20 Osaka Summit's Broad Substantial Success , John Kirton, June 29, 2019
A Summit of Broad Substantial Success: Prospects for the G20 Osaka Summit , John Kirton, June 23, 2019
First Meeting of G20 Environment and Energy Ministers , Brittaney Warren, June 22, 2019
Prospects and Possibilities
for Japan's Osaka Summit , John Kirton, June 20, 2019
Japan's Priority Agenda for its G20 Osaka Summit 2019 , John Kirton, December 1, 2018
Japan's 2019 G20 Osaka Summit Agenda , John Kirton, December 1, 2018
2018 Buenos Aires Summit
G20 Remains Committed to Fighting Corruption , Denisse Rudich, December 1, 2018
A Summit of Solid Success: The 2018 G20 Buenos Aires Summit , John Kirton, December 1, 2018
Ten Years of the G20: The Illiberal Turn of Neoliberalism's Saviour , Tristen Naylor, December 1, 2018
G20 Leaders at Buenos Aires Leave Climate for Katowice , Brittaney Warren, December 1, 2018
Shaping Up as Small Success at Buenos Aires 2018 , John Kirton, December 1, 2018
Struggling for Success at the G20's Buenos Aires Summit , John Kirton, November 30, 2018
Prospective Agenda of the 2018 Buenos Aires Summit , John Kirton, November 27, 2018
2017 Hamburg Summit
A Focus on Sustainable Growth But No Mention of Tourism's Potential , Annie Beaulieu, July 13, 2017
G20 Hamburg Summit: A Strong Success for Counter-Terrorism , Hélène Emorine and Denisse Rudich, July 13, 2017
A Summit of Significant Success: The G20 at Hamburg , John Kirton, July 11, 2017
A Summit of Solid Success at Hamburg in 2017 , John Kirton, July 8, 2017
A Strong Security Success at the Hamburg Summit , John Kirton, July 8, 2017
Canada's Approach to the G20 Hamburg Summit , John Kirton, July 6, 2017
From Collision to Co-operation: Prospects for the Hamburg G20 Summit , John Kirton, June 26, 2017
The G20 Hamburg Summit's Priority Agenda , John Kirton, October 31, 2016
2016 Hangzhou Summit
EU Leaders Welcome the Chinese Presidency of the G20 Summit , Denisse Rudich and Marissa Young, September 8, 2016
A Summit of Significant Success: G20 Leaders at the 2016 Hangzhou Summit , John Kirton, September 7, 2016
A Fundamental Gap: Why China's G20 Must Address Health Security , Marissa Young, September 4, 2016
Mobilizing a Reformed International Monetary Fund , Andrew F. Liu, September 3, 2016
Sluggish Growth Cannot Count: Back to the Drawing Board for World Leaders? , Daniel C. Park, September 3, 2016
President Xi Jinping's Priorities for the G20's Hangzhou Summit , John Kirton, August 30, 2016
The Agenda of China's 2016 G20 Hangzhou Summit , John Kirton, November 19, 2015
2015 Antalya Summit
Turkey's 2023 Vision: Too Much Ambition? , Alev Kayagil, December 2, 2015
The Turkish Presidency and the W20 , Alev Kayagil, November 27, 2015
The G20 Antalya Summit: Expectations, Results and the Road Ahead , Emma Best, Phil Gazaleh, Taylor Grott, Matthew Grumley and Antonia Tsapralis, November 16, 2015
The G20 Antalya Summit's Substantial Success , John Kirton, November 16, 2014
How Will Canada's Justin Trudeau Respond to the Paris Attacks at Antalya? , John Kirton, November 14, 2015
From Paris to Antalya: The Terrorist Spur to the G20's Success in Antalya , John Kirton, November 14, 2015
G20 Gender Policy Accountability , Julia Kulik, November 13, 2015
G20 Governance of Social Policy: Social Protection, Employment and Education , Caroline Bracht, November 12, 2015
2014 Brisbane Summit
The Performance of the G20 Brisbane Summit , John Kirton, December 4, 2014
The G20 Brisbane Summit: Expectations, Results and the Road Ahead , Caitlin Gillespie, Antonia Tsapralis, Theodora Mladenova, Jose Isla Gomez, Artur Pereira and Casimir Legrand, G20 Research Group, November 17, 2014
Sticking to the Core, Ignoring the Current:
The 2014 Brisbane G20 Summit , Julia Kulik and Caroline Bracht, November 16, 2014
Brisbane 2014 Trade Report , Kathryn Kotris, November 16, 2014
A Summit of Small, Selective Success: Deep Disappointment at the Brisbane G20 in 2014 , John Kirton, G20 Research Group, November 16, 2014
Slow Learners Confront a Swift Disease: The Brisbane G20's Response to Ebola , Julia Kulik, G20 Research Group, November 16, 2014
The G20 Discovers Global Health at Brisbane , John Kirton, November 15, 2014
Prospects for the Brisbane Summit: Prescriptions for a Strong, Full-Strength Success , John Kirton's remarks prepared for "Strengthening Global Growth: The G20 Brisbane Summit's Challenges and Contributions ," co-hosted by Griffith University and the G20 Research Group, Brisbane City Hall, November 13-14, 2014
A Summit of Significant, Selective Success:
Prospects and Possibilities for the Brisbane G20 , John Kirton, G20 Research Group, November 10, 2014
Raising Our Sights: Standards for a Strong Success at the G20 Brisbane Summit , John Kirton, G20 Research Group, November 6, 2014
2013 St. Petersburg Summit
The Political Playground: The St. Petersburg Summit in the Polish Media , Marek Rewizorski, Koszalin Technical University, July 14, 2014
A Summit of Very Substantial Success: G20 Governance of the Global Economy and Security at St. Petersburg , John Kirton, G20 Research Group, September 6, 2013
A Summit of Substantial Success: Prospects for the G20's St. Petersburg Summit , John Kirton, G20 Research Group, September 5, 2013
The Syrian Shock to the St. Petersburg G20 Summit , John Kirton, G20 Research Group, September 5, 2013
Canada Set to Score a Substantial Success at the G20's St. Petersburg Summit , John Kirton, G20 Research Group, August 31, 2013
2012 Los Cabos Summit
Where Were the Women at the G20 Los Cabos Summit? They Finally Arrived , Julia Kulik, G20 Research Group, November 29, 2012
Canada's Compliance with the G20’s Los Cabos Business Commitments to October 2012 , John Kirton, Julia Kulik and Caroline Bracht, G20 Research Group, November 11, 2012
Challenges for the G20 after the Mexico Summit , Lee Dong-whi, Institute on Foreign Affairs and National Security, August 20, 2012
Financial Markets: Something Significant or Status Quo? , Lida Preyma, G20 Research Group/The Preyma Report, June 26, 2012
G20 Policy on Financial Inclusion , Mabruk Kabir, G20 Research Group, June 18, 2012
Civil Society Inclusion at Los Cabos 2012 , Tristen Naylor, University of Oxford, June 26, 2012
The Shortcomings of the G20 Los Cabos Summit , John Kirton and Julia Kulik, G20 Research Group, June 27, 2012
A Summit of Significance: G20 Los Cabos Leaders Deliver the Desired Double Dividend , John Kirton and Julia Kulik, G20 Research Group, June 19, 2012
The Los Cabos Summit’s Strong Start , John Kirton, G20 Research Group, June 19, 2012
The G20 as the Global Focus Group: Beyond the Crisis Committee/Steering Committee Framework , Andrew F. Cooper, Balsillie School of International Affairs, University of Waterloo, and Centre for International Governance Innovation, June 19, 2012
The BRICS Big Boost for the G20 Los Cabos Summit Success , John Kirton and Caroline Bracht, BRICS Research Group, June 18, 2012
A Firm Foundation for Los Cabos: G20 Summit Performance, 2008-2011 , John Kirton, Julia Kulik and Leanne Rasmusen, G20 Research Group, June 18, 2012
G20 Cannes Summit: Assessment and Implications , Lee Dong-hwi, Institute for Foreign Affairs and National Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea, December 12, 2011. [Korean version]
2011 Cannes Summit
Russia at the Cannes Summit , Victoria Panova, MGIMO-University, MFA Russia, November 7, 2011
Up Close at the Cannes Summit , Andrew F. Cooper, University of Wateroo and the Centre for International Governance Innovation, November 5, 2011
From No-Kan-Do to a Cannes-Do Attitude , Hugo Dobson, Sheffield University, November 5, 2011
Cannes 2011: A Summit of Substantial Success , John Kirton, G20 Research Group, November 4, 2011
2010 Seoul Summit
G20 Seoul Summit: Assessment and Future Prospects , Lee Dong-hwi, Institute for Foreign Affairs and National Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea, December 13, 2010. [Korean version]
A Summit of Substantial Success: The Performance of the Seoul G20 , John Kirton, co-director, G20 Research Group, November 13, 2010
The Image of the Toronto Summit as Seen from Seoul , John Kirton, co-director, G20 Research Group, November 11, 2010
G20 Climate Governance: From Toronto to Seoul , Caroline Bracht, researcher, G20 Research Group, November 10, 2010
Assessment of the Toronto G20 Summit and Tasks Ahead in Preparing for the Upcoming Seoul Summit , Lee Dong-hwi, Institute for Foreign Affairs and National Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea, July 13, 2010 [Korean version]
2010 Toronto Summit
2009 Pittsburgh Summit
2009 London Summit
2008 Washington Summit
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B20
Building Food Security and Business Opportunity Together , John Kirton, July 17, 2014
Adaptability and Accountability in Human Capital for the Future , John Kirton, July 17, 2014
Reaching out to Business and Beyond to Make the Brisbane G20 Summit a Success , John Kirton, July 17, 2014
A Business Boost for Brisbane's Summit from the B20's Strong Sydney Start , John Kirton, July 16, 2014
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Accountability Reports on the Summits
G20 Accountability: The G20 Summit’s Compliance Record on Climate Change and Energy, 2008 to 2011 , Caroline Bracht, December 4, 2011
G20 Accountability: Taking Stock of the Pledges Due at the Seoul Summit , Jenilee Guebert and Netila Demneri, November 12, 2010
G20 Accountability on Domestic Financial Regulation , John Kirton and Zaria Shaw, November 10, 2010
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Recommendations Realized
T20 2021 Recommendations Realized at the G20 Rome Summit , Brittaney Warren, January 31, 2021
Strengthening T20 Influence , John Kirton, December 15, 2021
T20 Recommendations Realized: 2019 Osaka Summit , Julia Tops and Angela Min Yi Hou, G20 Research Group, March 7, 2020
T20 Recommendations: From T20 to G20 2018 , Brittaney Warren and John Kirton, March 12, 2018
G20 Insights: T20 Recommendations Realized , John Kirton and Brittaney Warren, November 3, 2017
T20 Recommendations Realized: 2016 Hangzhou , Julia Tops and Angela Min Yi Hou, October 25, 2019
Recommendations Realized: The 2016 G20 Hangzhou Summit , Brittaney Warren and Meredith Williams, May 5, 2017
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Research Reports
The OECD's Contribution to G20 Summit Implementation, 2008–2023 , John Kirton, September 22, 2025
COVID-19 Research Report: Reimagining Accountability and Global Governance , by Alessandra Cicci, Michael Motala and Alissa Wang, September 16, 2020
Can International Law Improve Compliance with G7 and G20 Health Commitments? , Lauren Millar, July 21, 2020
G20 Trade Governance 2008-2019 , Jane Filipiuk, December 2019
How G20 Agriculture Ministers' Meetings Influence Leaders' Commitments and Compliance , Brittaney Warren, July 13, 2018
The G20's Governance of Africa-Related Issues, 2008-2016, Courtney Hallink: first edition , February 3, 2017; second edition , June 1, 2017
G20 International Financial Institution Reform Commitments and Compliance , Brittaney Warren, January 5, 2017
G20 Energy Commitments and Compliance , Brittaney Warren, December 27, 2016
G20 Climate Change Commitments and Compliance , Brittaney Warren, November 28, 2016
G20 Governance in Africa: Past Performance, Prospects for Hangzhou , Courtney Hallink, September 1, 2016
The Importance of Implementation in China’s 2016 G20 Agenda , John Kirton, December 3, 2015
G20 Gender Equality Performance in Antalya: Meagre Action, More Accountability , Julia Kulik, December 3, 2015
Employment Advances at Antalya's G20 Summit , Caroline Bracht, December 1, 2015
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Initiatives
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Performance Assessments of the Summits (see also individual summits under Critical Commentary )
G20 Summit Performance, 2008–2016 , January 6, 2017
2011 Cannes Summit Performance Assessments:
Brazil , Ashley Pereira, November 7, 2011
India , Mabruk Kabir, November 14, 2011
United States , Kelsey Komorowski, November 9, 2011
Analysis of G8 Media Coverage at the 2010 G20 Seoul Summit , February 2011
Projected Achievements for the G20 Washington Summit , November 14, 2008
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Data Sets on the Summits
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Compliance Methodology
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