For the past 37 years, the annual G8 summits have generated a wide breadth of declarations and communiqués binding the leaders to hard commitments across a diverse range of global policy issues. The extent to which the G8 members comply with their annual commitments has, in recent years, become...

To retain its credibility and legitimacy as the centre of global economic governance, the G20 must demonstrate continued value, leadership and effectiveness. Accountability is a critical component in demonstrating the G20's effectiveness, as implementing commitments ensures that promises made...