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2010-06-30

Global economic governance - from G8 to G20

Comments on Pradumna B. Rana “How can Asia strengthen its voice at the G20?”, 30/06/2010, http://www.eastasiaforum.org/2010/06/29/how-can-asia-strengthen-its-voice-at-the-g20/
While I have sympathy to some of the arguments of Pradumna B. Rana, I think it is important to recognise that G20 is much more representative than G8 and has stronger representation of Asian economies. Indonesia, a member of ASEAN, is part of the G20. ASEAN + 3 has 4 members in the G20.

It is important to consolidate G20 and not to derail or damage the progress already made while pursuing further goals.

The Asian members of G20 include economically and politically diverse group. The dual roles of those members should enable them to better coordinate their policies to advance both global and regional interests.

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