What's the G20?

The G20 is a group of finance ministers and central bank governors from 20 economies: 19 of the world's 25 largest national economies, plus the European Union (EU).

Collectively, the G20 economies make up 90% of global gross national product, 80% of world trade and two-thirds of the world population.

The G20 is an informal forum that brings together industrial and emerging-market countries on key issues related to global economic stability.

Who's in the G20?
The G20 is made up of 19 countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and The European Union which is represented by the rotating Council presidency and the European Central Bank

What's the Put People First campaign?
The TUC has joined with a broad coalition of development, faith and environmental groups to organise a demonstration in London for the Saturday before world leaders jet in for the G20 summit. The campaign is called Put People First and asks people to march for jobs, justice and climate.

Related links:
Put People First
G20 - the London summit
Wikipedia - G-20 entry