Food security and economic growth are closely linked through global markets, trade, and investments. The actions of global businesses, particularly in developed countries, play a crucial role in creating jobs, stimulating economic growth, encouraging investment and innovation in the agricultural sector, and reforming the structure of international markets to ensure economic stability.
For the first time in its history, the B20 (business leaders from the G20 countries) have prioritized their recommendations to the G20 for addressing global economic challenges. The recommendations are organized into eight themes: "green" growth, information and communications technologies (ICTs), food security, trade and investment, employment, financing, transparency and anti-corruption, and advocacy and impact. The B20 recommendations encourage increased public and private sector involvement in all eight themes and reflect the larger G20 focus on sustainable growth.