Prepare your child for IMO, ISO, IEO, ICSO, IGKO & ISSO with olympiad-level practice.
Prepare your child for IMO, ISO, IEO, ICSO, IGKO & ISSO with olympiad-level practice.
Learn about important groups of countries, their members and why they work together.
Members: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom and United States.
Purpose: To discuss major economic, political, security and global issues and work together on common commitments.
Members: 19 countries + European Union (EU) + African Union (AU).
Countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkiye, United Kingdom and United States.
Purpose: To promote international economic cooperation and discuss major economic and financial issues.
Members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.
Purpose: To increase cooperation among major emerging economies and discuss economic development, global governance and other international issues.
Members: India, Brazil, Germany and Japan.
Purpose: These four countries work together to support reform of the United Nations Security Council and seek permanent seats for themselves.
Members: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam.
Purpose: To promote peace, economic growth, cooperation and development among Southeast Asian countries.
Members: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Purpose: To improve the quality of life and economic, social and cultural development of the people of South Asia.
Members: China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Belarus.
Purpose: To promote peace, security, friendship and cooperation, including economic and cultural cooperation.
Members: India, Australia, Japan and United States.
Purpose: To cooperate on issues concerning the Indo-Pacific region, including security, health, technology, disaster relief and connectivity.
Members: Brazil, South Africa, India and China.
Purpose: To cooperate and coordinate their positions on climate change and international climate negotiations.
Members: India, Brazil and South Africa.
Purpose: To promote cooperation among the three countries in areas such as development, trade, technology and global issues, and to support other developing countries through the IBSA Fund.
| Group | No. of Members / Participants | Main Area |
|---|---|---|
| G7 | 7 | Global & economic issues |
| G20 | 21 participants | Global economy |
| BRICS | 11 | Emerging economies & global cooperation |
| G4 | 4 | UN Security Council reform |
| ASEAN | 11 | Southeast Asian cooperation |
| SAARC | 8 | South Asian cooperation |
| SCO | 10 | Security & regional cooperation |
| QUAD | 4 | Indo-Pacific cooperation |
| BASIC | 4 | Climate change |
| IBSA | 3 | South-South cooperation |
*Membership and participation can change as countries join or leave groups. Students should use the latest information for competitions.
