Created on June 26, 2010, GNAE (Global Network of African Elites) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization with a diplomatic, humanitarian, and sustainable development character, enjoying extraterritorial status. Its organizational profile has been validated by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) and it is registered in the United Nations system (DESA Civil Society System) that governs non-governmental organizations, in accordance with the UN's structural and organizational model.
GNAE is also listed on the official website of the DESA.
The NGO GNAE benefits from several cooperation agreements and partnerships with institutions, organizations, and private and public partners, as well as national and international bodies. Some of these have headquarters agreements in accordance with international conventions and treaties with signatory countries, such as the 1956 Hague Convention on the Legal Status of Non-Governmental Organizations, etc.
Our African continent faces major challenges such as poverty, conflict and environmental disasters. Since 2010, GNAE has been committed to transforming these challenges into opportunities through sustainable solutions, inspired by the Sustainable Development Goals. We aim to promote fundamental rights, improve education and health, strengthen peace and security, and share the environment. GNAE acts as a facilitator and catalyst, linking government, international organizations, local institutions and communities to maximize impact. Together, we can build a better future for Africa.
GNAE aims to be a global platform where Africans from various fields of expertise can come together, exchange ideas, and collaborate to promote unity, solidarity, and integration among African peoples. This network would be a catalyst for Africa's development and prosperity, leveraging the skills, experiences, resources, and relationships of African elites around the world.
" Africa must unite not only for our economic prosperity but also for our dignity and survival as a people. " - Kwame Nkrumah.
An online platform where African leaders from all sectors connect regularly to discuss common challenges and opportunities for collaboration. They share successful projects, resources, and strategies to strengthen cohesion among African nations. But we will organize annual in-person summits on a rotating basis by country to strengthen these ties and celebrate collective successes.
"Africa's prosperity depends on regional and continental economic integration. Together, we can create a common market that will benefit all Africans." - Paul Kagamé
This Global Network of African Elites will facilitate the creation of cross-border economic partnerships, promote regional trade agreements, and support continental infrastructure initiatives such as the Trans-African Railway Network and regional economic corridors. Political and economic leaders would collaborate to harmonize policies and reduce trade barriers.
"Sharing knowledge and experience is essential for progress. Africa must learn from its own successes and failures, and draw inspiration from best practices around the world. " - Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
The network will host webinars, workshops, and conferences in the future, where experts will share their knowledge on topics such as technological innovation, sustainable agriculture, transparent governance, and quality education. Experienced mentors will be available to guide young African leaders and entrepreneurs.
"We must build a future where every African, wherever they are, has the chance to thrive. This requires inclusive and sustainable development. " - Wangari Maathai
The platform will help promote sustainable development projects, such as reforestation initiatives, renewable energy programs, and biodiversity conservation projects. In addition, it could support inclusive social policies aimed at reducing inequalities and improving access to education and healthcare for all Africans.
"Africa has a crucial role to play on the world stage. Our voices must be heard and our perspectives respected. " - Thabo Mbeki
By uniting, African elites can form a powerful lobby to defend Africa's interests on the international stage, whether in trade negotiations, climate change debates, or forums on global peace and security. The network could also promote African culture and its contributions to global civilization.
GNAE acts as an intermediary, liaison, or mediator between states, international institutions, international organizations, and local populations. Here is how GNAE effectively fulfills its role as an intermediary:
• Facilitating community consultations
• Negotiation and Mediation
• Advocacy with governments and international institutions
• Awareness campaigns
GNAE aims to effectively raise awareness and educate people in various fields such as the environment, human rights, health, education, peace, and security. To achieve this, it adopts several strategic approaches and uses various tools and techniques.
• Use of Mass Media
• Workshops and Seminars
• School and Extracurricular Education
• Community Meetings and Forums
• Demonstration Projects
• Collaboration with Other Organizations
• Mobile Applications and SMS
GNAE plays a very important supporting role, complementing the efforts of governments and international and local institutions. It is thus able to help fill gaps and shortcomings in expertise, services, and resources, and contribute to improving the quality of life of African populations and communities.
• Training and Skills Development
• Technical and Logistical Support
• Awareness Campaigns
• Influence on Public Policy
• Collaboration with Local Governments
• Facilitation of Public-Private Partnerships
• Emergency Response
• Reconstruction Programs
• Pilot Projects and Innovations
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Microcredit Programs and Entrepreneurship Support
GNAE plays an essential role as an interface between development actors (such as governments, international institutions, private companies, and donors) and local populations. Here are some of the many tasks it performs effectively:
• Organization of Community Meetings and Consultations
• Facilitation of Dialogue
• Needs Assessment
• Feedback
• Training of Community Leaders
• Capacity building for local institutions
• Advocacy campaigns
• Project publicity
• Fund management
• Administrative support
• Project Monitoring and Impact Assessment
GNAE aims to play an effective humanitarian role throughout Africa and around the world. To this end, it adopts a strategic and holistic approach. Its main strategies are as follows:
• Risk Analysis and Planning
• Local Capacity Building
• Rapid Deployment of Resources
• Coordination with Other Actors
• Supply Chain Management
• Use of Technology
• Early Warning Systems
• Awareness Campaigns
• Monitoring of Interventions
• Transparency and Accountability
• Recovery and reconstruction programs
• Resilience building
• Advocacy for favorable policies
• Fund mobilization
"It is a multilateral forum to combat human rights violations in different localities and countries in Africa. It is a powerful tool for promoting and strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights in Africa."
Article 26 : "Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and vocational education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit."
Article 28 : "States Parties recognize the right of the child to education and, in particular, with a view to ensuring the exercise of this right progressively and on the basis of equal opportunity".
