Inclusive Society Institute attends the T20 South Africa Midterm Conference

The Inclusive Society Institute (ISI) proudly participated in the T20 South Africa Midterm Conference, held on 19 and 20 June 2025. Hosted by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), the Institute for Global Dialogue (IGD), and the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation (IPATC), the event brought together a rich tapestry of global thought leaders, researchers, and policymakers to review progress and deepen collaboration ahead of the upcoming G20 Leaders’ Summit.

The Midterm Conference marked a crucial milestone in the Think20 (T20) process, offering a timely opportunity to evaluate the work being undertaken by the five thematic Task Forces. These include pressing areas such as sustainable development, multilateral reform, digital transformation, and inclusive economic growth. The gathering enabled cross-regional engagement and strategic policy refinement to ensure that recommendations remain responsive to emerging global dynamics.

Beyond its formal agenda, the conference provided a platform for building solidarity across disciplines, geographies, and sectors. It created a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives converged around shared global challenges—from climate action and social justice to economic resilience and innovation.

On 20 June, the focus shifted to the broader purpose of the Think20, the G20’s official ideas bank, which convenes global think tanks and research centers. In the face of uneven economic recovery, rising inequality, and escalating geopolitical tensions, the T20’s role in crafting evidence-based, forward-looking policy recommendations has become more vital than ever. The conference reaffirmed the value of inclusive and informed dialogue in shaping a coordinated global response to today’s complex challenges.

The Inclusive Society Institute’s participation reflects its ongoing commitment to advancing inclusive, evidence-based policymaking that bridges the divide between government, business, and civil society—both at home and abroad.