G20 Okayama Health MinistersMeeting: lessons learned and way forward

Area of Science:

• Global Health Policy
• International Relations
• Public Health Diplomacy

Background:

• The G20 Health Ministers' Meeting is a crucial forum for international health policy.
• Effective organization and collaboration are vital for successful ministerial meetings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To share practical lessons learned from organizing the 2019 G20 Health Ministers' Meeting in Okayama, Japan.
• To provide actionable advice for future G20 health meetings, particularly for Saudi Arabia.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of the organizational and decision-making processes during the G20 Okayama Health Ministers' Meeting.
• Documentation of key strategies employed in theme setting, scheduling, discussion facilitation, and preparation.

Main Results:

• Leveraging existing health meetings enhances efficiency.
• Collaboration with other G20 tracks (e.g., finance) promotes inter-sectoral cooperation.
• A two-day Health Working Group facilitates declaration negotiation.
• Community involvement creates a lasting G20 legacy.

Conclusions:

• The experience offers valuable insights for organizing future G20 Health Ministers' Meetings.
• Sharing these lessons in English provides guidance for international policymakers and host countries.