A Model G20, also known as a Model G20 Summit, is an educational simulation for high school and college students. Students role play as government ministers from one of the G20 countries or their guests and negotiate solutions to defined problems. During a G20 summit, students learn about diplomacy, international relations, the G20, and other issues related to a theme of the summit. Some individual schools have Model G20 clubs for students interested in these topics.
It is similar to a Model United Nations. At the end of summits, individual delegates and entire delegations are often given awards for their performance.
American University
editAt American University in Washington, D.C., Model G20s have been hosted by the School of International Service since 2017[1] for both undergraduate and graduate students.[2] It was established by Cecilia Nahón, the former ambassador of Argentina to the United States and a participant in actual G20 summits.[1]
Cağaloğlu Anadolu Lisesi
editAs of 2019[update], Cağaloğlu Anadolu Lisesi in Istanbul, Turkey has held a Model G20 every year since 2016.[3][4] The third annual Model G20 in 2018 was held at Istanbul Aydın University with students from various nations attending.[3]
Knovva Academy
editThe Knovva Academy Model G20 Summit has been held in cities around the world since 2016, including in Beijing,[5][6][7][8] Boston,[9][10][11] and Cambridge.[12] The summit in Boston is held at Harvard University.[9] At the 2019 Beijing summit, high school students from more than 20 countries attended.[5] Delegates at Knovva Academy Model G20 summits attend several days of academic workshops and keynote speeches preparing them for the summits.[13][7][5] They also spend time traveling in the host country.[8][13][7]
In addition to hosting Model G20s, Knovva Academy also sends a group to the Y20 summit, the official youth portion of the G20 that takes place in advance of the meeting of heads of state.[11] Attendance at Knovva Academy events is by invitation only, with students needing to submit academic records and complete an interview.[14]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ "GC at the First Annual Model G20 Summit!". University of Maryland. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
- ^ a b "Liseliler "Model G20 Zirvesi" İle Dünya Sorunlarına Çözüm Arayacak" (in Turkish). Milliyet. June 5, 2018. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- ^ "Hakkımızda" [About us] (in Turkish). Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ a b c Lynds, John (February 22, 2019). "Revere High Speech and Debate Team, Model UN Club Making Waves". Revere Journal. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
- ^ "2019 Model G20 Beijing Summit". Knovva Academy. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
- ^ a b c Ward, Jillian (April 10, 2019). "Two Marshfield High School students participate in Model G20 Summit". The World. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
- ^ a b Bailey, Eleanor (April 17, 2019). "Seton LaSalle swimmer dives into China". Washington, PA: The Almanac. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
- ^ a b Davidson, Tom (April 17, 2019). "Outstanding Young Citizens honored at Trib Total Media banquet". The Tribune-Review. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
- ^ "2019 Model G20 Boston Summit". Knovva Academy. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
- ^ a b Strandberg, Diane (February 11, 2019). "Student heads to Peru as junior trade ambassador". TriCity News. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
- ^ "2019 Model G20 Cambridge Summit". Knovva Academy. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
- ^ a b "Model UN vs. Model G20: What's the difference?" (PDF). Knovva Academy. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
- ^ Doi, Masami (April 19, 2019). "情報さえあれば世界は拓ける…松野知紀さんに聞く「地方公立でも勝つ法則」" [The world can be opened only if there is information: An interview with Tomoki Matsuno about public relations] (in Japanese). Retrieved May 13, 2019.