The G20 summit in Indonesia will need to keep its focus on the key imperatives and exigencies ... ... advances in regional economic integration in the past several years and can represent the Global South as a regional forum in the G20 just like the EU may be the regional representative... ... refraining from protectionist measures and coordinating liberalization initiatives with the WTO. The developing countries in the coming years could make a lasting and crucial contribution...
... leading regional integration arrangements would not join the Europeans in bringing greater inclusivity and legitimacy to the G20.
There are a number of other venues that could be pursued by ASEAN in making an impact on global economic development. One ... ... “integration of integrations”). ASEAN can also play a more active role in global and multilateral organisations such as the WTO. In particular, ASEAN can forge alliances within the global institutions with other regional groups from the Global South to promote an agenda of lower protectionism and greater openness.
In the end, now is the time when various regions ...
