Main info about the event
Date and time: 9am to 6pm on November 25th, 2017
Venue: EdUHK B4-LP-04
Venue: EdUHK B4-LP-04
About the Model G20 Summit simulation
Model G20 (MG20) is a simulation of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, focusing on international economic cooperation among the participating countries. The globalized influence of G20 helps prepare future leaders of the world to create a strong and sustainable global economy. Through research and simulation in MG20, students are able to enrich their understanding of the G20 Summit and the complex political and economic positions of participating countries. The program also invites guest speakers with high-level expertise or experience on the subject for participants to gain more knowledge and a better understanding of international affairs. The platform of a simulated G20 Summit offers undergraduate and graduate students a unique first-hand experience in international politics and diplomacy. MG20 helps students develop skills in public speaking, team-building strategies, diplomacy, multilateral negotiation, discussion, and other transferrable skills.
Basic info on G20
About G20
The G20 (Group of Twenty) is an international forum for the governments and central bank governors from 20 major economies.
Founded in 1999, the G20 aims to discuss policy issues pertaining to the promotion of international financial stability. It seeks to address issues that go beyond the responsibilities of any one organisation. The G20 heads of government or heads of state have periodically conferred at summits since their initial meeting in 2008, and the group also hosts separate meetings of finance ministers and foreign ministers due to the expansion of its agenda in recent years.
Membership of the G20 consists of 19 individual countries plus the European Union (EU). The EU is represented by the European Commission and by the European Central Bank. Collectively, the G20 economies account for around 85% of the gross world product (GWP), 80% of world trade (or, if excluding EU intra-trade, 75%), two-thirds of the world population, and approximately half of the world land area.
With the G20 growing in stature after its inaugural leaders' summit in 2008, its leaders announced on 25 September 2009 that the group would replace the G8 as the main economic council of wealthy nations
In July 2017, Germany hosted the 2017 Summit. The 2018 Summit will be in Argentina, 2019 in Japan, and 2020 in Saudi Arabia.
Founded in 1999, the G20 aims to discuss policy issues pertaining to the promotion of international financial stability. It seeks to address issues that go beyond the responsibilities of any one organisation. The G20 heads of government or heads of state have periodically conferred at summits since their initial meeting in 2008, and the group also hosts separate meetings of finance ministers and foreign ministers due to the expansion of its agenda in recent years.
Membership of the G20 consists of 19 individual countries plus the European Union (EU). The EU is represented by the European Commission and by the European Central Bank. Collectively, the G20 economies account for around 85% of the gross world product (GWP), 80% of world trade (or, if excluding EU intra-trade, 75%), two-thirds of the world population, and approximately half of the world land area.
With the G20 growing in stature after its inaugural leaders' summit in 2008, its leaders announced on 25 September 2009 that the group would replace the G8 as the main economic council of wealthy nations
In July 2017, Germany hosted the 2017 Summit. The 2018 Summit will be in Argentina, 2019 in Japan, and 2020 in Saudi Arabia.
Member countries
1. Argentina
2. Australia
3. Brazil
4. Canada
5. China
6. France
7. Germany
8. India
9. Indonesia
10. Italy
11. Japan
12. Mexico
13. Russia
14. Saudi Arabia
15. South Africa
16. Republic of Korea
17. Turkey
18. United Kingdom
19. United States of America
The European Union, who is represented by the rotating Council presidency and the European Central Bank, is the 20th member of the G20.
2. Australia
3. Brazil
4. Canada
5. China
6. France
7. Germany
8. India
9. Indonesia
10. Italy
11. Japan
12. Mexico
13. Russia
14. Saudi Arabia
15. South Africa
16. Republic of Korea
17. Turkey
18. United Kingdom
19. United States of America
The European Union, who is represented by the rotating Council presidency and the European Central Bank, is the 20th member of the G20.