World leaders (virtually) convened at the Saudi G20 summit in a time when the Covid-19 emergency has compounded longstanding global challenges for the multilateral system. From climate change to digital transformation, from global health to growth and social cohesion, these are testing times for multilateralism.

This Dossier touches base on G20 challenges in key areas and explores policy options for Italy's G20 in 2021. ISPI will do its part as the National Coordinator and Chair of the Think20 (T20) Italy, the official engagement group of the G20 bringing together leading think tanks and research centers worldwide to provide policy recommendation to the G20 leaders.