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India's presidency is setting a template for subsequent G20 hosts, says Madan Sabhnavis, Chief Economist, Bank of Baroda.
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India's presidency is setting a template for subsequent G20 hosts, says Madan Sabhnavis, Chief Economist, Bank of Baroda.
India's stated position since February has been that it has derived the statement from the Bali Leaders' Summit and does not have the mandate to change that. So it was left to the leaders during the Summit in September to take a call on that.
It is not only the expectation of developing countries, but also in the long-term interests of the US and Western countries to let consensus transcend differences and gather strength through cooperation.
As the G20 India Summit approaches, India is taking a central seat on the global stage. While much attention will focus on India’s positive economic accomplishments, some of the spotlight will inevitably be on the country’s slow advances on women’s economic empowerment. On paper, India’s family-friendly policies are progressive. However, the intended impact on women’s empowerment has not materialized.
Biden received a Bollywood-style welcome after descending from the Air Force One.