Pretoria: The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Zuko Godlimpi, is set to preside over the launch of a significant G20 Report titled "G20 Principles for Sustainable Industrial Policy" on Thursday. The event will take place at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) headquarters in Pretoria and will be jointly organized by the dtic, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), and the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ).

According to South African Government News Agency, the launch of this report coincides with the upcoming G20 Leaders' Summit, marking the culmination of South Africa's G20 Presidency. The report addresses the global challenges of climate change, economic underdevelopment, inequality, poverty, and geopolitical instability, offering a framework for integrating green industrial strategies with climate, development, and equity objectives.

The report underscores the role of the G20 in promoting a fair and globally inclusive approach to green industrial policy. The event aims to facilitate a discussion among policymakers, experts, and civil society on the report's recommendations and to influence South Africa's leadership in the G20 on this pivotal issue.