Overview
The Institute for Strategic and Policy Studies (ISPS), in partnership with the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), is convening a virtual post-G20 webinar to reflect on the outcomes and implications of the 2025 G20 Summit hosted by South Africa—the first ever held on African soil.
Under the theme “Promoting Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability for Inclusive Global Growth,” the Johannesburg G20 Summit marked a turning point in the global narrative about Africa’s place in multilateral governance. The Summit’s outcomes, encapsulated in the Johannesburg Declaration, highlighted Africa’s growing leadership role in shaping global economic and development agendas.
This webinar will provide a platform for policymakers, scholars, and practitioners from Africa, China, Europe, and Latin America to unpack the key takeaways from South Africa’s G20 Presidency, evaluate its global reception, and discuss how Africa can sustain this momentum in international diplomacy and cooperation.
Ready to join us?
Objectives
To evaluate South Africa’s leadership and achievements
during its G20 Presidency and assess the global perception of the Johannesburg Declaration.
To examine the implications of the G20 Summit for Africa’s multilateral engagement
including its relationship with the EU, China, and other global partners.
To draw policy lessons
that can guide Africa’s participation and influence in future global governance platforms.
To foster dialogue among policymakers, think tanks, and civil society
on how Africa can leverage this historic moment to strengthen solidarity, industrialization, and inclusive development.
Why Attend
- Participants will gain exclusive insights from distinguished policy experts, diplomats, and researchers on Africa’s evolving role in global decision-making.
- The session will also explore forward-looking strategies to enhance Africa’s collective voice in addressing inequality, sustainability, and development priorities within multilateral frameworks.
Who Should Attend
- Government officials and policymakers from Africa, Europe, China, and Latin America
- Representatives of regional and multilateral institutions (AU, UN, etc.)
- Diplomats and international cooperation experts
- Researchers and scholars from universities and think tanks
- Civil society organizations and media practitioners interested in global governance and Africa’s development agenda
Register your interest
Join us and be part of shaping the conversation on Africa’s growing global leadership futures.
Webinar Format
Keynote Presentations
Insights from leading scholars, policymakers, and diplomats
Panel Discussion
Perspectives from practitioners and experts on Africa’s post-G20 trajectory
Interactive Q&A Session
Open dialogue and reflections from participants
SPEAKERS
Sheriff Ghali Ibrahim
University of Abuja
Christopher Isike
University of Pretoria
Prof. Jeffrey D. Sachs
Center for Sustainable Development, Columbia University
