G20

The or Group of Twenty is an comprising 19 countries and the ().

It works to address major issues related to the , such as stability, mitigation, and .

The is composed of most of the world's largest economies, including both industrialized and developing nations, and accounts for around 90% of gross world product (GWP), 75–80% of , two-thirds of the population, and roughly half the world's area.

The was founded in 1999 in response to several world crises.

Since 2008, it has convened at least once a year, with summits involving each member's head of or , minister, foreign minister, and other high-ranking officials; the is represented by the European and the European Central Bank.

Other countries, organizations, and nongovernmental organizations are invited to attend the summits, some on a permanent basis.

At its 2009 summit, the declared itself the primary venue for and cooperation.

The group's stature has risen during the subsequent decade, and it is recognized by analysts as exercising considerable influence; it is also criticized for its limited membership, lack of enforcement powers, and for alleged undermining of existing institutions.

Summits are often met with protests, particularly by anti-globalization groups.

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