Note: This article was originally published in Japan SPOTLIGHT May /June 2019 on May 2019. Ms Anita Prakash, ERIA Director for Policy Relations, is the author.

Multilateral governance bodies are mandated to represent the interests of all their member countries. Their governance rules mostly evolve through common understanding of the needs of their member countries. Global governance systems must resonate with the interests of all of their members – small or large, developed or developing – including those that have special or differential requirements. (Read the full article by using the link above).