G20 spinoffs will manifest down the line – experts

The benefits of the G20 summit will take time to be realised, but some short-term benefits are being seen, such as improvements to the infrastructure and increased tourism and accompanying accommodation bookings.

- Eric Mthobeli Naki

This is the view of experts, who say the G20 has put the spotlight on South Africa and helped to increase the country's profile as an international player and a potentially good investment destination.

The most significant spinoffs would be the investments that follow five to 30 years after the G20 visits. The economic impact of G20 would be realised in five to 30 years from now, because the economy cannot change overnight, independent political analyst Sandile Swana said.

The G20 meeting has helped to give clarity on several issues, including the framework and standards of political behaviour and potential international investments.