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Global Solutions Initiative Bringing together leading policy thinkers and leading policy makers to recouple the world.
Global Solutions Initiative
for the G20 and Other
International Associations
The Global Solutions Initiative (GSI) is a ciplined research program by leading
global collaborative enterprise to envisi- research organizations, elaborated in
on, propose and evaluate policy respon- policy dialogues between researchers,
ses to major global problems, addressed policy makers, business leaders and civil
by the G20. It supports the T20 process society representatives.
for think tanks and aims to be a stepping
stone to the T20 and G20 Summits. The The Global Solutions Initiative Foundati-
policy recommendations and strategic on (GSIF) is the organizational body that
visions are generated through a dis- conducts the affairs of the GSI.
3Contributions of the GSI
The GSI builds on the following four ting presidencies of the G20 and G7),
interlocking innovations: across countries (national contributions
to global targets) and across organiza-
• Global research contribution: The GSI tions (proposals from the G20, G7, UN,
is based on a truly global network of re- OECD, ILO, etc.). The GSI strives to pro-
search institutions, connecting national vide a permanent, trans-national, trans-
and international expertise in the ser- organizational structure that is adjus-
vice of global citizenship. At the heart of ted year by year on a stable platform to
this research network is the Council for provide continuity and policy coherence.
Global Problem-Solving (CGP) – contai- The work of the GSI is structured in Task
ning world-class research institutions Forces, producing Policy Briefs presen-
with excellent contacts to policy makers ted on the G20 Insights Platform.
in their respective countries and to a set
of about 500 think tanks in most coun- • Narrative contribution: All consensual
tries worldwide. It drives the research change is based on a joint understanding
agenda and is a catalyst for research- of the issues and a joint narrative moti-
based policy advice. vating the solutions. The GSI puts strong
emphasis on the co-creation of a joint
• Implementation-oriented contribu- narrative by stakeholders from research,
tion: The Global Solutions Initiative is policy making, business and civil soci-
inherently solution-driven. It generates ety. The narrative frame focuses on the
cutting edge Policy Briefs for the policy ”recoupling“ theme, which was so suc-
leaders of the G20, G7 and other inter- cessful in the G20 process 2017: (a) Social
national associations. The Multistake- prosperity can become decoupled from
holder Council (MSC) – leading individu- economic prosperity. (b) The G20 should
als from business, policy making and civil focus on social prosperity and (c) seek to
society – contributes to the formulation recouple social and economic prosperity
of relevant policy proposals and provides through the appropriate policies.
a crucial bridge between the recommen-
dations generated by the research insti-
tutions and their implementation.
• Organizational continuity: Many glo-
bal problem-solving processes suffer
from discontinuities across time (rota-
4Organizational Structure
GLOBAL SOLUTIONS INITIATIVE FOUNDATION
Stake- LEADERSHIP EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT Partners
(Charity)
Holders BOARD COMMITTEE (Program
(Advisory) Management)
President/Chairman
Secretary General
Council for Global Managing Director
Problem-Solving
Representatives
Multistakeholder
Council
CONFERENCE Partners
(Conference Management) (Corporate)
sends manages supports
For specific purposes additional committees and working groups can be established.
Core Communities, Outputs and Activities
Core Communities of the GSI
The Council for Global Problem-Solving problems. (2) They provide policy advice
(CGP) to the G20 and other multilateral fora on
a long-term basis. (3) They have access
The CGP is the intellectual core of the to relevant policy makers in their own
Global Solutions Initiative. It is a circle countries, as well as at the international
of world-class think tanks and research level. (4) They have a strong voice in the
institutions committed to providing poli- public debate on policy issues and can
cy advice to the G20 and associated inter- mobilize support for the implementation
national organizations. The CGP is an ac- of policy proposals. (5) They have strong
cessible, permeable organization, open contacts to other think tanks, enabling
to all think tanks and research institu- them to draw on research and policy ex-
tions that fulfill its terms of membership. pertise in diverse areas of specialization.
In particular, CGP members fulfill the Taken together, these features enable
following membership requirements: (1) the CGP to support coherent, research-
They are highly reputed in their countries based policy advice from one G20 Presi-
for excellent research relevant to G20 dency to the next, influence the relevant
5policy making processes, and draw on • Centre for the Implementation of
wide networks of other leading resear- Public Policy Promoting Equity and
chers and decision makers. Thereby Growth (CIPPEC), Argentina
the CGP becomes a potentially valuable • Centre for Strategic and International
source of policy ideas to the G20 and Studies (CSIS), Indonesia
other international fora. • Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), Brazil
CGP members serve in their perso- • Gateway House, India
nal capacity. CGP members are chosen • Hertie School of Governance, Germany
to serve for a 3-year terms, renewable. • Institut Français des Relations
The ongoing selection process to the Internationales (IFRI), France
CGP is open and flexible. Decisions on • International Institute for Applied
entry to and exit from the CGP will be Systems Analysis (IIASA), Austria
taken on the basis of majority votes by • International Panel on Social Progress
existing CGP members. Council mem- (IPSP), USA
bers may volunteer to host workshops or • Italian Institute for International
to organize sessions at the annual Global Political Studies (ISPI), Italy
Solutions Summit. Joining the Council • Kiel Institute for the World Economy
implies no financial commitment. (IfW), Germany
The current CGP members are affili- • Mercator Foundation, Germany
ated with the following institutions: • G20 Research Group, Canada
• Observer Research Foundation (ORF),
• Argentine Council for International India
Relations (CARI), Argentina • OECD, Policy Studies Branch, EU
• Asian Development Bank Institute • University of Oxford - Blavatnik School
(ADBI), Japan of Government, Oxford Martin School
• Bertelsmann Foundation, Germany and Institute for New Economic Thinking
• Brookings Institution, Global Economy (INET), United Kingdom
and Development, USA • South African Institute of International
• Bruegel, EU Affairs (SAIIA), South Africa
• Centre for Economic and Financial
Research (CEFIR), New Economic CGP members have their own website
School (NES), Russia (see further information at the end of the
• Central Bank of Turkey (TCMB), Turkey document) to float new ideas, debate un-
• Chongyang Institute for Financial derlying issues, and publicize their policy
Studies, Renmin University (RDCY), work in progress. The resulting Policy
China Briefs are disseminated through the G20
• Centre for International Governance Insights Platform.
Innovation (CIGI), Canada
6The Multistakeholder Council (MSC) MSC members are expected to
(1) contribute to the implementation
The MSC comprises senior leaders from of projects and initiatives that illustra-
business, politics and civil society, fo- te how economic, environmental and
cused on bridging the gap between ideas social prosperity can be recoupled, (2)
and action. Its members are engaged in co-create policy approaches to support
the implementation of forward-looking such recoupling, (3) assist in the imple-
global visions aimed at ensuring that mentation of policy recommendations
economies, businesses and civil organi- generated through the GSI, (4) leverage
zations deliver fulfilling lives in thriving institutional and industry frameworks to
societies. MSC members take an action- drive social progress, (5) interact with
oriented approach to G20 policy recom- CGP members and other thought lea-
mendations and visions, in order to con- ders to connect visions with concrete
tribute to a paradigm shift in realigning practices, (6) peer review select policy
economic, political and environmental recommendations with regard to design
processes with social goals. MSC mem- and feasibility, (7) disseminate insights
bers do not represent organizational, that promote best social practices and
sectoral or national interests, serving in (8) help to promote the adoption of these
the spirit of global citizenship. practices.
7The Young Global Changers (YGC) and the world and during their summer
GSI Summer School school the YGC are also meeting with
highly experienced people from busi-
The YGC are representing the future ge- ness, politics, and civil society, to learn
neration. Every summit the GSI welcomes how concepts can be implemented.
future leaders to take part and contribute The GSI Summer School is open for
in all discussion. In many panels the YGC students with first class results in their
have the right for the first question. academic discipline who are engaged in
Because the GSI is encouraging a society, be it social or political activities.
paradigm change in science, politics Students of the summer school may ap-
and business, the YGC are taught in a ply for grant if needed.
summer school before and after the GSI The YGC strives for diversity – in its
Summit. This makes the exchange within first year it already welcomed 100 parti-
the YGC much more deeper and tightens cipants from 100 different countries. In
also the bonds to the GSI. The GSI Sum- the future the YGC will become a perma-
mer School lecturer are amongst the nent worldwide network which is part of
most profound academics from around the GSI.
8Main GSI Outputs
• Policy briefs, disseminated through well as from authors, who are working on
the G20 insights Platform, which can implementing ideas, be it in the political,
take one of two forms: (i) Recommenda- economic, business or civil society sector.
tions are significant, implementable po- The Journal exists in a hard copy version
licy proposals for specified G20 decision as well as in an e-paper format.
makers or related international fora and
(ii) Visions are conceptual frameworks • Global Solutions newsletter (as of
to help policymakers develop promising 2019) with reports on the G20 initiatives
approaches policy formation and com- and related events.
municate these approaches to the public.
• Academic publications, including Glo-
• Global Solutions Journal, providing a bal Solutions Papers, comprising aca-
bridge between visions, recommendations demic policy articles underlying Policy
and action: The Journal is always released Briefs, and Special issues of the open-
at the Global Solutions Summit and on access, open-assessment e-journal Eco-
official T20 events. You can find articles nomics, containing academic research
from academics of the CGP community as underlying Policy Briefs.
Global SolutionS Journal ∙ volume ∙ iSSue 2 Preface
a roadmap for
paradigm change
Dennis J. Snower Dear readers,
The G20 Insights Platform offers
President, Global
Solutions Initiative We are proud to present the second issue of
President, Kiel Institute the Global Solutions Journal, launched on
for the World Economy the occasion of the T20 Summit in Buenos
policy proposals to the G20.
Aires, marking the first G20 Presidency in
South America.
markus engels
Director, Global The Global Solutions Journal addresses G20
Solutions Initiative
challenges by bringing together policy rec-
ommendations of thought leaders, and aims
to find a common ground between these Global Solutions Summit 2018: Group photo with Chancellor Merkel
policy ideas and consonant action proposals
of major decision makers. We strive to em- system of data property rights. We aim to by the Council for Global Problem-Solving,
bed these recommendations and action pro- rise to this challenge with a “digital initia- the research arm of the Global Solutions
posals in a broader longer-term constella- tive” to explore bold solution proposals for Initiative (GSI). This work is complimented
tion of complementary visions for paradigm the future of digital governance. by the practical experience of the GSI Mul-
In cooperation with Research Coordinator Global Partner Global Solutions Initiative Secretariat Partners Academic and Secretariat Partner
VOLUME ∙ ISSUE 3 in the management of global affairs.
change ti-Stakeholder Council, comprised of lead-
Furthermore, the world faces other enor- ing decision-makers from politics, busi-
GLOBAL
At present, the world suffers from a per- mous challenges, all addressed in the T20 ness and civil society. The T20 Summit in
Knowledge Partners
vasive decoupling of economic, social and process: Buenos Aires is the culmination of interna-
copyrights: Sabine Engels, Tobias Koch / www.tobiaskoch.net
∙ ISSUE 3
environmental progress, since continued • The challenges concerning the future of tional workshops and conferences, feeding
economic growth is often accompanied by work, infrastructure for development and a in to the Global Solutions Summit during
widespread voter dissatisfaction, social sustainable food future; May 2018. After a successful Argentinian
fragmentation and conflict, and environ- • rising trade conflicts which threaten to Presidency we are looking forward to the
SOLUTIONS
GLOBAL SOLUTIONS JOURNAL ∙ VOLUME
CGP Member Institutions mental degradation. The quest for a recou- bring more poverty to the most vulnerable Japanese G20 Presidency 2019. As a step-
pling of these domains provides an over- people worldwide and ping stone to the Japanese T20 Summit in
arching narrative for the recommendations • anthropogenic climate change which is a May, the next Global Solutions Summit will
described here. threat to sustainable development and en- take place on March 18-19, 2019 in Berlin.
dangers the survival of humanity.
This is a particular challenge in the con- Yours, in hope and confidence,
JOURNAL
text of the new digital age. At the Global To address these challenges, the T20 Task
Solutions Summit 2018 in Berlin, German Forces 2018 are generating policy recom-
Network Partner Supporting Partners Design Partner Conference Management
Chancellor Angela Merkel called for a new mendations and policy visions, supported
4 5
RECOUPLING
G20/T20 JAPAN 2018 SPECIAL
A glimpse inside the journal –
ANBUMOZHI ∙ ANHEIER ∙ BEIER ∙ CARDINI
CIURIAK ∙ CUETO ∙ DÍAZ-BONILLA ∙ DÍAZ LANGOU bursting with ideas, solutions
ENGELS ∙ FLORES ∙ GONZÁLEZ ∙ GRIMALDA
GLOBAL SOLUTIONS INITIATIVE
KAUL ∙ SNOWER ∙ ST. AMAND ∙ TÄNZER ∙ THOMAS
TOEPLER ∙ TORRES ∙ WELLS ∙ WICKENDEN ∙ YAGI
and policy recommendations
WWW.GLOBAL-SOLUTIONS.INTERNATIONAL
ISSN 2570–205X
YOSHIDA ∙ YOSHINO ∙ ZADEK
from leading thinkers to tackle
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global challenges.
9GSI Activities
• Global Solutions Summit, an annual ture leaders from around the world and
event in Berlin, providing an opportunity brings them into contact with current
to present and discuss policy recommen- leaders. The Young Global Changers are
dations and visions in advance of the T20 involved in all summit activities.
and G20 summits: Over 1000 high-ran-
king representatives from think tanks and • Global Solutions Workshops and Con-
other research organizations, govern- ferences, comprising “deep dives” into
ments, business, international organiza- particular policy areas: They are orga-
tions, and civil society work on concrete nized with partner institutions from the
solutions for international challenges. CGP and take place around the world.
• Global Solutions Summer School, • Global Solutions Dialogues with policy
taking place the weekend before and makers and business leaders, based on
the day after the summit: It gathers fu- the Policy Briefs.
Timeline of Events
G20/T20-Timeline & the Involvement of the Global Solutions Initiative
Work on Work on
Policy Briefs Policy Briefs
T20 T20 Global T20 T20 G20 Transfer to
Inception Task Solutions Task Summit Summit the next G20
Meeting Forces Summit Forces Presidency
Launch Discuss Policy Launch Policy GSI supports
priorities and Briefs and related Briefs and hand the groundwork
Task Forces initiatives them over to the for the next
G20 Presidency T20 process
10Further Information Global Solutions Initiative: www.global-solutions.international Global Solutions Journal: de.research.net/r/2DY97RP Council for Global Problem - Solving: www.cgp-council.org Young Global Changers: www.global-solutions.international/scholarship Global Solutions Papers: www.economics-ejournal.org/special-areas/global-solutions-papers Special Issues e-journal Economics: www.economics-ejournal.org Contact Us Global Solutions Initiative Foundation Prof. Dennis Snower, President Friedrichstr. 194 – 199 Dr. Markus Engels, Secretary General 10117 Berlin, Germany Susanne Staufer, Managing Director contact@global-solutions.international
thank You to our Partners
The GSIF is funded by charitable institutions and the public sector and works together
with many partners.
In cooperation Research Global Global Solutions Initiative Academic and
with Coordinator Partner Secretariat Partners Secretariat Partner
Knowledge Partners
CGP Member Institutions
Network Partner Supporting Partners Design Partner Conference Management
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