President Cyril Ramaphosa also called for increased funding to help developing countries combat climate change. The US has now skipped two G20 meetings in a row.

South Africa calls for 'coordinated efforts' from the G20 to help poorer nations:: Cape Town, South Africa :::: Cyril Ramaphosa, South African President "We are not moving quickly enough and even boldly enough to address challenges that the world is facing.

Finance ministers and central bank chiefs from the Group of 20 developed and developing nations have gathered in South Africa for a two-day meeting.