Shifting Gear: Reshaping the G20 and Addressing the Global Growth Challenge

Speakers: Heather Smith Leonard J. Edwards

Series: Global Policy Forum Series

July 2, 2014

Shifting Gear: Reshaping the G20 and Addressing the Global Growth Challenge

Dr. Heather Smith, Deputy Secretary, G20 Sherpa in Australia’s Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, delivered a keynote address on the challenges Australia faces in chairing the G20 during a period of post-crisis consolidation. Dr. Smith spoke on how the Australian presidency of the G20 is working with members to promote growth, build resilience in the global economy and build a durable international order to underpin global prosperity in the twenty-first century. The 2014 G20 leaders’ summit will be November 15-16, 2014, in Brisbane, Australia.

Series: Global Policy Forum Series

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