A platform built to connect the South.
The Global Platform for the South (GPS) is a transdisciplinary research ecosystem, policy platform, and convening institution — advancing applied knowledge and innovation for social transformation across the Global South.
Founded — headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda
Regional hubs across Africa, Latin America & the Caribbean
Interconnected pillars, one ecosystem
of humanity lives in the Global South — and sets too little of the agenda
Why GPS?
The initiative, its motivation, and the intellectual and historical context — why the South needs a connective platform now.
Mission & Vision
What we are here to do, the future we are working toward, and the values that guide us.
Our Story
From idea to institution — the origins and evolution of GPS, on a living timeline.
Our Approach
The transdisciplinary, trans-sectoral model — and the interconnected ecosystem that makes GPS distinctive.
Strategic Framework
Priorities, objectives, and the five-year direction — from foundation to systemic transformation.
Governance
Board, advisory bodies, operational team, division chiefs, and regional coordination — with institutional clarity.
Regional Hubs
Kigali, Addis Ababa, Dakar, Accra, São Paulo, Martinique — an extensible network, mapped.
Global Positioning
GPS within the Global South and global partnerships — South–South and South–Global cooperation.
The answers to this century's hardest questions already live in the Global South. Our work is to connect them.