The Bhopal Declaration:
The Bhopal Declaration was released after a two-day meeting of Think-20 under G20 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The Declaration was made by more than 300 intellectuals from India and abroad
- The Think 20 (T20) is a forum of think tanks from G20 countries that provides policy recommendations to the leaders of the G20.
- It was created in 2012 to bring the expertise of think tanks from around the world to bear on the G20’s policy-making process, and it meets annually in the lead-up to the G20 summit
Bhopal Declaration:
- Emphasis on promoting traditional medicine systems like AYUSH
- Encouragement of value-oriented development in infrastructure
- Appeal for more inclusive development and care for all sections of society
- Special attention to children and development led by women
- Focus on bridging the gap between North and South
- Importance of localization in achieving G-20 sustainable development goals
- Necessity of triangular cooperation between government, society, and private organizations
Triangular cooperation:
- Triangular cooperation refers to a collaborative approach where three parties (typically government, private sector, and civil society) work together to achieve a common goal
