ABOUT
PRESIDENCY

The CVF and V20 Presidency is led by a rotating chair for a period of two years. This term duration allows the Presidency ample time to immerse itself in key priorities and undertake diverse projects. Furthermore, the Presidency transitions across the regions represented by CVF member states, ensuring equitable participation and representation from all corners of the globe.
The current CVF chair is Barbados. In September 2024, the Presidency of the CVF was transferred to Barbados, with Her Excellency Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley assuming the role of Chair of the Barbados Presidency.

Her Excellency, Mia Amor Mottley, Chair of the Barbados Presidency of CVF-V20

CVF TROIKA

The CVF Troika, which is composed of the current Presidency and the immediate past two presidencies of the CVF, makes decisions on the strategic direction and the overall functioning of the intergovernmental organization.
In the current Troika, Barbados is supported by the Republic of Ghana and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

His Excellency, Muhammad Yunus
Chief Advisor, Interim Government of Bangladesh

His Excellency, John Dramani Mahama
President of Ghana

Her Excellency Mia Amor Mottley
Prime Minister of Barbados
V20 TROIKA

The V20 Troika, which is composed of the Finance Ministers from the current Presidency and the immediate past two presidencies of the CVF, provides leadership on climate finance strategies and pathways for economic resilience in V20 member states.
The current V20 Troika is chaired by Barbados and supported by the Republic of Ghana and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

His Excellency Ryan Straughn
Minister in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Barbados

His Excellency Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed
Honourable Advisor, Ministry of Finance, Bangladesh

His Excellency Cassiel Ato Baah Forson
Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ghana
Central Bank Governors Working Group Chair
The V20 Central Bank Governors Working Group, chaired by Dr. Kevin Greenidge, Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados, advances financial sector reforms and liquidity solutions for climate action.

His Excellency Dr. Kevin Greenidge
Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados