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In comparison to the 2022 Bali Declaration, it provides a more substantial treatment of topics such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), gender equality, women's empowerment, and digital technology, including Artificial Intelligence issues.

Nevertheless, beneath its eloquent rhetoric, the Declaration falls short in providing substantial analysis and tangible solutions for the pressing global crises. These crises, including escalating social, economic, political and ecological inequalities and climate and biodiversity threats, have far-reaching consequences affecting not only G20 nations but also non-G20 countries, particularly those in the developing world and countries in conflict, which are highly susceptible to external economic and ecological shocks.

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In the New Delhi Declaration of the PEOPLES’ 20 Assembly held on August 23-24, 2023, we fervently called upon G20 leaders to display resolute collective determination in reshaping the existing political and economic framework...

The G20 Leaders' Declaration fails to conduct a thorough reassessment of neoliberal market-driven economies and the GDP-centric growth paradigm. It offers little indication of genuine efforts to explore alternative paradigms rooted in ecological sustainability, inclusive human development, human security, positive peace, gender equality, and social justice.

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While we appreciate the Declaration's inclusion of an extensive list of commitments, we cannot help but harbor doubts about its practical effectiveness. These doubts stem from the absence of concrete, time-bound action plans and the lack of an independent accountability and monitoring mechanism to assess their implementation.

There has been an undue emphasis on the role of the private sector in economic development. We are concerned about the potential for corporate influence on government policies and multilateral organizations such as the UN. We notice the absence to a reference on ongoing efforts in several G20 countries and regions (EU and AU) for due diligence laws for global value chains and the ongoing negotiations for a binding treaty on business and human rights.

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We are deeply concerned that the Declaration has largely disregarded policy recommendations presented by Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), despite the dedicated efforts of engagement groups and independent CSOs. Furthermore, the process has denied access to human rights-based civil society and trade union movements, which is equally troubling.

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The principle of "leave no one behind" was not effectively implemented, as the Declaration lacked specific policies catering to the rights and needs of vulnerable and marginalized groups, including migrants, indigenous peoples, social and ethnic minorities like Dalits, persons with disabilities, and small-scale farmers.

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