Chairs Summary

Third Meeting of the Development Working Group

Izmir, 4-5 June 2015
Session 1: Overview, Strengthening Policy Coherence and Accountability
DWG Members received an update from the Turkish Presidency on strengthening policy
coherence on development across G20 work streams, in particular on the Energy Sustainability
Working Group (ESWG) work on access to energy for all, the work in the trade work stream to
promote better integration of SMEs and LIDCs into Global Value Chains (GVCs) and
development-related finance track work.
The Presidency will continue to update the DWG about the development-related work carried
forward in other G20 work streams. By doing so, we aim for members clear understanding of
the efforts of the Presidency on building policy coherence on development and receive their
continued support and guidance.
DWG members indicated that building coherence between the DWG and the Investment and
Infrastructure Working Group (IIWG) as well as the Employment Working Group (EWG) is
particularly important. The sessions on infrastructure and HRD witnessed good progress on
both.
DWG members expressed interest in providing their input to the ongoing ESWG work. The
Presidency is of the view that the most effective way to do this is for DWG members to provide
their input to the ESWG colleagues within their own national systems.
Members were supportive of the accountability process drawn by the Presidency and the draft
Methodology Note on preparing the 2015 Annual Progress Report submitted by the
Accountability Steering Committee.
The Presidency took note of the preference of members that commitments identified last year
as complete, ongoing monitoring should only be monitored when developing the DWG
Comprehensive Accountability Report. This will simplify our work, save us time and make it
possible to look at longer term outcomes regarding these commitments.
The Presidency also took note of members support for the Development Commitments
Monitor to be produced for 2015 to include a rationale or explanation that supports decisions
made regarding the status of commitments to enhance the information value and transparency
of the report.
Actions:
1. The Presidency will continue to update DWG members on development-related work
in other G20 work streams with a view to enhancing policy coherence and coordination
on development.

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2. On the basis of discussions in the DWG meeting, the Accountability Steering

Committee will finalize the Methodology Note and this Note will be circulated to DWG
members this week. The Accountability Steering Committee will work on the annual
progress report in the course of the summer in close collaboration with the co-chairs,
co-facilitators and DWG Steering Committee members. The Presidency invites the
DWG co-chairs, co-facilitators and Steering Committee members to extend the
necessary cooperation to the Accountability Steering Committee members during this
process.
Session 2: G20 Inclusive Business Framework
The DWG discussed the first draft of the G20 Inclusive Business Framework submitted by the
UNDP and World Bank. Clear guidance was received from members that the Framework
should build on the G20 added value and comparative advantage. It should also link
operational mechanisms of the private sector with the needs of the development agenda, in
particular as to how inclusive business delivers profits for businesses and at the same time
helps poverty eradication.
DWG members were largely in favour of shortening the Framework and focusing the messages
therein. The Presidency also took note of DWG members expressed preference to keep the
empirical findings and case studies in the Framework. This information provided in the
Framework is found very valuable by members, as they are concrete examples of how the
private sector can effectively conduct inclusive business. Members agreed that the empirical
findings, case studies and academic analysis provided in the Framework could be annexed to
it as its analytical background.
Members also broadly supported the idea of developing a concise, 2 pages in length, Leaderlevel deliverable, communicating to the outside world our Leaders message on inclusive
business. This document could include our Leaders vision for a possible way forward on
inclusive business and a set of options as a means to deliver the benefits of inclusive business.
From the viewpoint of the Presidency, it is important that the Leader level deliverable includes
clear and easy to read messages on inclusive business. This concise document should be
formulated in a way that is appealing to the private sector.
On the basis of the guidance received from members, the Presidency will continue to engage
the Inclusive Business Steering Committee and the IOs to further develop the Framework.
Close dialogue will be maintained with the B20 and other stakeholders as the Framework is
being developed.
Members were also reminded to complete the G20 Survey of Inclusive Business Policies at the
latest by 12 June to enable the experiences of G20 members to be taken into account in the
final draft of the Framework.
Actions:
3. The Presidency will continue to work with the Inclusive Business Steering Committee
and the IOs involved to revise the draft Framework and prepare a first draft of the
leader-level deliverable.
4. Members are invited to complete the G20 Survey of Inclusive Business by 12 June.

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Session 3: Financial Inclusion and Remittances

DWG Financial Inclusion and Remittances work continues to progress well in 2015.
The GPFI, through the four sub groups, continue to focus on implementing the FIAP. This
work includes progressing the GPFI-IIWG Joint Action Plan for SMEs. G20 members were
broadly supportive of the Joint Action Plan for SMEs, with some minor amendments proposed
to further focus the Plan.
For the remainder of the Turkish Presidency, GPFI will place a strong focus on the agrifinance
roundtable, the global platform supporting young entrepreneurs (to be launched in
September), womens economic empowerment, the private sector engagement strategy and the
SME finance compact.
The GPFI will also continue to work closely with DWG members to finalise country remittance
plans, including the ongoing monitoring process of the plans. GPFI products like the World
Bank survey on MTO closures will also be important to consider as the plans are being
finalised, along with GPFIs work on innovative technologies.
Current figures suggest the average costs of remittances are at a historical low of 7.67%. The
Presidency welcomes the fact that almost all draft country remittance plans have now been
submitted, which demonstrates the genuine commitment of members to follow through on our
Leaders commitment to reduce costs.
Members feedback indicated that the series of teleconferences facilitated by Australia to
discuss country plans were well received and productive. Common themes included market
competition and transparency, concern about closure of MTOs, the need for innovative
technology and building infrastructure and financial remittances literacy. There was also
support for additional teleconferences on a thematic basis, for instance on issues relating to
technological innovations, de-risking and monitoring of the plans.
De-risking and impacts of MTO closures continue to be of concern, noting further information
about the nature of this issue is required. The current study by the World Bank is of significant
interest to members and the findings, when available, will be used to inform future G20
remittance work. DWG members are encouraged to support the survey about MTO closures
recently circulated by the World Bank. The deadline for input is the end of June.
The DWG agreed that the finalised G20 country remittance plans could be included among the
high-level deliverables to be submitted to G20 Leaders at the Antalya Summit. Thinking
forward to the Summit, members were encouraged to review their draft remittance plans (and
plans of other members), and ensure they are prepared with a senior audience in mind.
Consistent with the agreed work plan, final remittance plans are due with the Presidency in
September and will be submitted to the October Sherpas meeting for consideration.
DWG members agreed the value of a one to two page summary reinforcing the commitment
on facilitating remittance flows and summarising the range of actions outlined in the plans. A
draft text will be circulated to DWG members for agreement at the fourth DWG meeting in
Antalya in September.

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Actions
5. The Presidency will work with lead co-chair Australia and members on revising and
finalising the country remittance plans.
Session 4: Food Security and Nutrition
The DWG agreed the Implementation Plan of the G20 Food Security and Nutrition
Framework. The Presidency appreciates DWG Members constructive inputs in agreeing the
Plan and is particularly grateful for the contributions of the IOs coordinated by FAO.
The Presidency welcomes the consensus that emerged on the three immediate priorities for
action, namely on investment, human resource development and promoting reductions of food
loss and waste. It is clear that although those three actions have been identified as immediate
priorities, the other actions in the Plan are not being neglected. They are also priorities and
some are already ongoing.
DWG Members feedback and comments on which actions in the Implementation Plan should
be carried forward into the Action Plan have been well-noted and will be taken into account as
the Presidency prepares the zero draft of the Action Plan.
The Presidency took note of members expressed preference for a strategic, high level, sharp
and focused Action Plan for submission to G20 Leaders.
G20 Sherpas will be provided with a concept note on the Action Plan and invited to provide
guidance on the scope and content of the Action Plan at their third meeting in Bodrum on 1617 June 2015. This will be followed by the Agriculture Deputies discussion on the zero draft of
the Action Plan at their meeting in Izmir on 2-3 July 2015. DWG members will have the
opportunity to provide their views and comments on the draft Action Plan at every stage.
Session 5: Domestic Resource Mobilization
The DRM session presented an opportunity for members to provide further guidance on
ongoing work, in particular on the draft report Options for Low Income Countries Effective
and Efficient Use of Tax Incentives for Investment, draft scoping paper for comparables
toolkit and the concept note on indirect transfer of assets. The Presidency invites the IOs to
fully take into consideration members input as they carry this work forward.
The Presidency appreciates the support extended by DWG members to the draft Call to Action
on strengthening tax capacity in developing countries. The Call to Action is intended to
implement DRM New Action 3 in the Brisbane Development Update and to give effect to G20
support on capacity building.
The Presidency has revised the draft Call to Action on the basis of DWG members comments
and submitted it to a written procedure with a view to reaching agreement before the Bodrum
Sherpas meeting.
Session 6: Human Resource Development
The Presidency thanks the Human Resource Development (HRD) co-facilitators and the IOs
involved for the work that culminated in the paper on enhancing policy coherence between the
DWG HRD and the Employment Working Group (EWG) and the draft Terms of Reference for
the Multi-Year Framework.

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The Presidency is pleased to note that the co-facilitators paper is now agreed by the DWG,
with some revisions under the section on areas for cooperation, according to which the DWG
will further discuss options for cooperation on labour mobility.
The Presidency invites members to provide written comments on the draft Terms of Reference
for the Multi-Year Framework in two weeks. The Presidency will then ask the IOs and the cofacilitators to produce a revised version of the Terms of Reference for approval by the DWG.
Actions:
6.

Members are invited to provide written comments on the draft Multi-Year Framework
by 19 June 2015.

Session 7: Infrastructure
The Presidency appreciates the productive discussion on infrastructure and extends its thanks
to the IOs for submitting the draft deliverables. Members continued guidance on these
documents will be crucial, in particular given that the DWG will be discussing the final
products and its response to them at the fourth and final DWG meeting in September.
The Presidency encourages the IOs to fully take into account the guidance received from
members during the infrastructure session as they take forward work on the DWG
infrastructure actions for 2015.
The DWG response on the policy indicators report is expected to focus on the policy areas
covered and the indicators included.
The work submitted by MDBs on country-specific sector diagnostics and project prioritisation
is welcome. The Presidency believes that the end this work should be steering us in the
direction of the original purpose of these actions; namely, how to draw out common
requirements and move towards agreed approaches. At this stage it is worth noting that
according to the Terms of References agreed by the DWG in February, the DWG at its final
meeting in September will be asking the MDBs to convene a small working group amongst
themselves to draw out common requirements across different institutions. Therefore, the
MDB reports should be preparing the ground for this.
According to the agreed Terms of Reference on risk and return, the final report should include
options for dialogue, parameters for information dissemination and sharing of information
and recommendations for further DWG actions.

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