The Think 20 (T20) is an official engagement group of the G20. It consists of a dynamic network of research institutes and experts from across the world who provide vital input into G20 processes.
South Africa’s T20 theme is: “Consolidate and Sustain”
South Africa’s presidency of the G20 in 2025 marks the culmination of a series of presidencies held by Global South countries: Indonesia in 2022, India in 2023 and Brazil in 2024.
As the final Global South country in this cycle of G20 presidencies, South Africa has the responsibility to consolidate the progress made on critical issues championed by the Global South and to ensure the sustainability of these efforts.
The theme of “Consolidate and Sustain” encapsulates our vision for the T20.
T20 South Africa Co-leaders
The Institute for Global Dialogue (IGD), the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) and the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation (IPATC) lead the T20 in 2025.
South Africa is the fourth consecutive Global South country to hold the G20 Presidency, following Indonesia in 2022, India in 2023 and Brazil in 2024. The T20 co-leaders intend to build on the momentum created by their predecessors, and to champion the African continent’s developmental priorities during their tenure.