Welcome to GILPP. Empowering Policy Leaders to Create Lasting Change for the Vulnerable

The Geneva Institute for Leadership & Public Policy (GILPP) is dedicated to transforming leadership worldwide. We empower public policy influencers with the tools to drive change, focusing on justice, equality, and the well-being of every community.

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Our Focus Empowering Leaders for Compassionate Governance

At the heart of our mission is the dedication to equip and empower public policy leaders and influencers, especially those from emerging economies, to do their work with excellence and compassion for the most vulnerable in their societies. Through our initiatives, we foster a culture of effective and empathetic governance. Our work has led to meaningful changes in policies and practices, ensuring that every community member, especially the most marginalized, receives the attention and support they need.

Our Values

Freedom

We champion the protection of individual freedoms, ensuring leaders safeguard rights that allow communities to thrive.

Democracy

We empower leaders to promote transparent and inclusive governance, ensuring every voice is heard.

Human Rights

We advocate for policies that protect and advance human rights, focusing on equality for all.

Respect

We foster a culture of respect, encouraging leaders to value diversity and build harmonious societies.

Excellence

We strive for excellence, equipping leaders to meet challenges with competence and integrity.

Compassion

We inspire compassionate leadership, prioritizing the needs of the poor and vulnerable in every decision.

Geneva Conference 2026

Geneva Event

GILPP ’24 Conference Good Governance in an Urbanizing World

In June, 2024 GILPP welcomed over 100 delegates from more than 30 nations to Geneva to learn and discuss the urban future of humanity and how good governance can make this future one to look forward to.

Event Recap

If leaders and civil servants could all get on board with the vision of GILPP, the world would be a better place.

David Beasley

Nobel Prize Laureate, Director of the World Food Programme, Governor of South Carolina

I had the pleasure of participating in the 15th annual conference organized by the Geneva Institute for Leadership & Public Policy (GILPP). As past Chair of TPG, the Geneva public transportation company; I made a presentation on the importance of public transportation for climate goals, for sustainable mobility, and for resilience in cities. I attended the conference for the full three days, and was very impressed with the high level of speakers and very interesting presentations for a wide variety of subjects; all emphasizing the need to find concrete solutions to improve the lives of people worldwide.

Anne Hornung-Soukup

Chair of Transports Publics Genevois

I was particularly impressed by how the meticulously curated workshops and visionary discussions fostered a collaborative environment, empowering experts to address the complex challenges of urbanization with practical, forward-thinking solutions. This dynamic platform sparked groundbreaking ideas and cultivated an exceptional spirit of collaboration among global leaders.

Dr. Freddy Elbaiady

Member of the Egyptian Parliament - Vice President of the Egyptian Social Democratic Party - Founder and CEO of Salam Medical Center

The 2024 GILPP Conference bought together an impressive range of thinkers, practitioners and leaders from around the globe. There was a strong desire amongst the participants to be part of creating a positive difference in their spheres of influence. It was an honour to be amongst them and share on ways we can build a flourishing world.

Dr Andre Van Eymeren

Managing Director - Social Flourishing Institute

GILPP Conference is an excellent place of networking for leaders, a place to grow in knowledge and understanding of how important is for people with Christian values to be involved in governing or influence governing, to be the salt and light the world needs to preserve, to advance in a healthier way.

The topics usually cover much needed issues like good governance, human trafficking, fighting corruption, policy making, economics, education, etc. I was enriched by everything I heard and by meeting wonderful, dedicated people from all over the world.

Florica Chereches

Former Member of Parliament Romania (MP for 8 years, Secretary of State for 1 year)

It was a pleasure to attend, and speak at the 2024 GILPP Conference which was an incredibly impactful event, bringing together a diverse and highly qualified mix of speakers and guests from both the public and private sectors. The discussions on relevant topics like urban farming, transport, and healthcare were both inspiring and practical, leaving attendees with actionable insights to improve policy and governance in their own country’s contexts.

Christopher Leow

Founder, The Freestyle Farmer

GILPP Quarterly

In our new publication, GILPP Quarterly, we bring together the voices of top policy leaders and on-the-ground practitioners to discuss the most pressing issues of our time.

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Volume 3, Issue 3 The Role of Faith Communities in Governance and Development

The September 2025 issue of GILPP Quarterly (Volume 3, Issue 3) focuses on the role of faith communities in governance and development, highlighting the contributions of faith-based mediating institutions and religious leadership to relief, advocacy, policy influence, community mobilization, peacebuilding, and sustainable transformation in contexts of weak state capacity, conflict, or social fragmentation. It begins with a letter from President Henry Deneen outlining the Geneva Institute for Leadership and Public Policy's (GILPP) mission to equip global leaders through education and networking for sustainable development. The publication features two main articles: one by Dr. Stephen Offut detailing the role of mediating institutions in faith-based relief, development, and advocacy, including the Christian Transformation Paradigm and case studies from Tearfund’s church and community mobilization model, Nigerian Pentecostal networks (RCCG), and South African anti-apartheid efforts; and another by Rev. Dr. Haroution Selimian discussing how religious leadership transforms communities and nations through social services, conflict mediation, education, and government partnerships, drawing on lived experience in Syria. The issue concludes with overviews of GILPP and its parent organization, Global Hope Network International (GHNI), emphasizing collaborative approaches to transformational development, disaster response, and leadership training. Authors: Henry Deneen: President of GILPP; author of the introductory letter. Dr. Stephen Offut: Scholar at Baylor University and founder of Empower Transformation; author of Blood Entanglements and Religion and Poverty; author of “The Role of Mediating Institutions in Faith-based Relief, Development & Advocacy.” Rev. Dr. Haroution Selimian: Head of the Armenian Protestant Community in Syria; author of “Leading with Faith: How Religious Leadership Transforms Communities and Nations.”

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