the G20 must give serious thought to how it can be more inclusive and consultative , and how its efforts can have a truly global impact . The theme of the China 2016 Summit – “ Towards an Innovative , Invigorated , Interconnected and Inclusive World Economy ” – recognizes the need to engage all relevant stakeholders and ensure that the benefits of development and economic growth are shared equitably . The recommendation of the Commission on Global Security , Justice & Governance concerning the transformation of the G20 into the G20 + ( which would entail new partnerships and the support of a modest Secretariat ) is worth considering in this regard . This reform measure seeks to enhance the inclusiveness and consultative capacities of the G20 by facilitating greater engagement with regional actors ( e . g . AU , ASEAN , SCO , OAS ), members of the G172 , and non-state actors from civil society and the private sector . The goal is to ensure that the policies and actions of the G20 advance justice and security worldwide . With regard to securing equitable outcomes through development and growth , it is heartening that the 2016 Summit Agenda prioritizes implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development . The call for G20 members to develop National Action Plans , which will form the basis of a G20 Collective Action Plan for implementing this agenda , is noteworthy . In light of the devastating impact of violent conflict on human security and socioeconomic development across the world , the G20 ’ s national and collective action plans should pay particular attention to facilitating development in fragile and conflict-affected environments . This can be achieved through conflict-sensitive investment and development aid that does not reinforce inequality ; security sector reform that emphasizes the creation of public goods like education and social services ; a binding framework for tackling corruption through bottom-up accountability ; and funding to support grassroots conflict prevention initiatives . Even with extensive consultations with non-G20 members , regional and non-state actors , the G20 lacks the representativeness – and corollary legitimacy – of the United Nations . To ensure that its efforts have global acceptance and impact , therefore , it is important that the G20 strengthens its links with the UN , especially on matters which affect non-G20 actors . The global crises that confront us today – from state fragility and violent extremism to climate change and displacement – call for bold and strategic political leadership from the G20 . It must make every effort to harness the considerable capacities of its members in service of global interests . ■
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