Markwin Hasahatan
Nowadays, the World is facing various problems concerning life, especially health issues related to the Pandemic. The covid-19 pandemic has exerted several serious negative impacts on life and the global economy: for instance, off-track achievement of sustainable development goals, disrupted global supply chains, price instability and inflation pressure, the potential gap in financing pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, etc. In such a severe condition, all the countries in the world are collaborating together to make a change for a better life. One significant move the global has initiated is the G20 forum. Having been a member of the forum for years, Indonesia holds the presidency in 2022. For this year, Indonesia brings the theme " Recover Together, Recover Stronger ". Indonesia invites the whole world to unite together for a strong and sustainable recovery. This theme is expected to promote economic growth and environmental sustainability worldwide. This point becomes the main commitment of Indonesia's leadership in the G20.
As a dynamic world forum, the G20 forum is of vital importance to the public in the global development framework, especially in the era of the pandemic. However, there are so many people who don't know the meaning and the importance of the G20 forum. Therefore, it is important to make a simple and clear description which addresses the question of whether the forum is a burden or a benefit.
Mr. Markwin Hasahatan is an officer at the Multilateral Division, International Cooperation Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia. His interest in global development includes international cooperation, international trade and climate Change. He is a PhD Candidate in Economy at ISSCAD.