Advancing Strategic Dialogue on Governance, Geopolitics and Economic Transformation in Africa’s Great Lakes Region

Bringing together policymakers, scholars and practitioners to shape forward-looking dialogue on one of Africa’s most strategically significant regions.

Introduction

The Great Lakes Global Policy Forum is an independent platform advancing strategic dialogue on governance, geopolitics and economic development in Africa’s Great Lakes region. It brings together policymakers, scholars, journalists and practitioners to examine the region’s evolving political and economic landscape and its growing significance within global affairs.

Focus Areas

Governance

Examining political systems, leadership and institutional development.

Geopolitics

Analysing regional and global dynamics shaping the region.

Economic Development

Exploring investment, growth and transformation.

Global Engagement

Positioning the region within international policy and diplomacy.

Our Mission

Our mission is to advance informed, inclusive and forward-looking dialogue on one of Africa’s most strategically significant regions.

Founded by Ikaba Koyi, journalist and international affairs specialist with experience across the world’s leading international media organisations.