As the global community reflects on the contentious outcomes of the summits of the Group of 20 (G20) and looks to future presidencies to come up with ambitious agendas, the legitimacy and effectiveness of both the G20 and the Group of Seven (G7) and the Group of Eight (G8) are put to the test....

This paper attempts to put G8 and G20 institutions within the same assessment paradigm on the basis of a functional framework. This approach allows comparing the G8 and G20 across at least three groups of indicators: performance of global governance functions, accountability and compliance...

The G20 and BRICS were born in a crowded world of international institutions following the 2008 financial and economic crisis. The G20 sought to manage the crisis, reform the international architecture and devise a new global consensus. BRICS committed to foster cooperation and policy...

List of contributors -- List of abbreviations and acronyms -- Introduction -- Accountability and effectiveness in global governance -- John Kirton and Marina Larionova -- Global economic governance -- Financial regulation for stability -- Andrew baker and kateryna dzhaha -- Governing the gaps in...

This chapter contributes to this scant literature, focusing on analysing the EU's input and impact on past summits. This analysis emphasizes institutional mechanisms that allow the EU to increase its influence within the G20 process through greater coordination (of European G20 members) and...

The paper presents an analysis of the G20 summit held under the French Presidency in Canneson November 3rd and 4th 2011. The author assesses the summit agenda and decisions made by the leaders in the key areas of coordination, including the strategy for growth and jobs, reform of the...

The paper presents an analysis of the G20 Los Cabos summit outcomes. The author explores three dimensions. The first part of the paper assesses the balance of national interests of the presidency and the interests of Mexico’s G20 partners in the summit agenda; the balance of continuity and...

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...