Advancing Policy Through Global Collaboration
Through focused programs and partnerships, IF20 convenes faith leaders, scholars, and policymakers to shape inclusive, effective responses to today’s global challenges.
Our Work at a Glance
Each year, our programs convene global leaders, faith communities, and scholars to drive meaningful dialogue and practical solutions worldwide.
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Overview
A Year-Round Program Aligned With Global Priorities
Each year, IF20 delivers a structured program shaped by the G20 host country’s priorities. Faith-informed perspectives are brought into dialogue with global policy challenges to develop practical recommendations and actionable solutions. Through a year-long cycle, scholars, policymakers, and faith leaders collaborate to generate insight that informs decision-making and drives meaningful action.
Q1
Setting the Agenda
Defining priorities and inviting proposals
Identify the year’s core themes and invite aligned policy proposals.
Q2
Deepening the Dialogue
Strengthening ideas through expert exchange
Experts convene to refine discussion and strengthen recommendations.
Q3
Showcasing Solutions on a Global Stage
Presenting ideas on a global stage
Refined proposals are shared at the Annual Forum.
Q4
Delivering Recommendations
Informing the year ahead
Final recommendations are submitted to the G20 host government.
Defining priorities and inviting proposals
Identify the year’s core themes and invite aligned policy proposals.
Q1
Setting the Agenda
Q2
Deepening the Dialogue
Strengthening ideas through expert exchange
Experts convene to refine discussion and strengthen recommendations.
Presenting ideas on a global stage
Refined proposals are shared at the Annual Forum.
Q3
Showcasing Solutions on a Global Stage
Q4
Delivering Recommendations
Informing the year ahead
Final recommendations are submitted to the G20 host government.
Research & Publications
Policy Insights Shaped by Scholarship and Faith
Our research brings academic rigor and faith-informed perspectives into global policy conversations. Each publication clarifies complex issues and supports leaders navigating today’s most pressing challenges.
Scholarly Foundations
Our policy briefs and articles are developed in collaboration with leading scholars and practitioners across disciplines, grounding recommendations in research, dialogue, and real-world context.
Key Gatherings
Forums That Turn Ideas Into Action
Our global forums create space for focused dialogue among scholars, faith leaders, and policymakers. These gatherings turn research into shared understanding and help advance practical, values-based solutions.
Academic Forum
A dedicated working environment where expert dialogue refines proposals, challenges assumptions, and strengthens policy recommendations.
Resource Hub
Explore Research, Policy Papers, and Faith-Informed Insights
Our publications include academic articles, policy briefs, and solution spotlights that support scholars, practitioners, and leaders seeking credible, faith-informed analysis on G20-related issues.
The Role of Religion in the Ukraine-Russia Conflict
October 20, 2025 • 2:00 PM EDT
Annual Forum
Engaging the 2026 G20 in the United States
As the G20 convenes in the United States, IF20 contributes values-informed perspectives to policy conversations shaping global priorities. Through dialogue, research, and collaboration, the Annual Forum connects shared values with practical solutions to today’s most pressing challenges.
Supporting U.S. G20 Leadership
Values-informed perspectives aligned with U.S. priorities help inform and strengthen global policy discussions.
Translating Values Into Action
Collaborative insights are shared as clear, practical recommendations throughout the G20 cycle.