Think7's Contribution to India's G20 Leadership

What is Think7?

Think7 (T7) serves as the official G20 engagement group for global think tanks. During India's 2023 G20 presidency, this platform mobilized over 500 experts from 14 task forces to develop actionable policy frameworks addressing critical global challenges.

India's Think7 Leadership Framework

Hosted by Research and Information System (RIS) with ORF and T20 India
Focused on "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" (One Earth, One Family)
Prioritized Global South perspectives in policy formulation
Seven thematic groups aligned with India's G20 priorities

Key Policy Recommendations

Climate Action & Energy Transition

Just energy transition partnerships for developing nations
Green hydrogen cooperation framework
Climate finance mobilization mechanisms

Digital Public Infrastructure

Global standards for digital identity systems
Cross-border data governance frameworks
AI ethics protocols for emerging economies

Health Equity & Pandemic Preparedness

Global vaccine research consortium
Medicine supply chain resilience
WHO reform proposals

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Acceleration

Multilateral development bank reforms
Gender-responsive budgeting models
Food security early warning systems

Impact on India's Global Positioning

India leveraged Think7 to:

Establish leadership on digital governance standards
Position itself as climate solution provider
Strengthen South-South knowledge exchange networks
Shape discourse on multilateral institution reforms

Key 2023 Outcomes

Policy Area	Implementation Progress
Digital Infrastructure	G20 adopted principles mirroring India's DPI success
Green Development	G20 commitment to triple renewable energy capacity
Agricultural Innovation	Climate-resilient crop initiative launched

Continuing Relevance Post-G20

Think7 India maintains influence through:

Policy Implementation Dashboard tracking G20 commitments
State-Level Engagement with Indian regional governments
Global Knowledge Partnerships with 120+ institutions

Strategic Benefits for India

Enhanced soft power through knowledge diplomacy
Stronger positioning in UNSC reforms dialogue
Blueprint for future G20 presidencies

Accessing Think7 Resources

Researchers and policymakers can utilize:

Task force reports on RIS website (ris.org.in/think7)
Policy brief repository with implementation toolkits
Recorded expert deliberations on G20-TV platform

Think7 demonstrated India's capacity to convert philosophical concepts into actionable global governance frameworks. Its recommendations continue informing India's multilateral engagements beyond the G20 presidency cycle.