For Members
Shape the Global South’s Economic Future.
Become part of a growing community of leaders and institutions shaping the next era of economic growth across the Global South. GSEF membership connects you to influential businesses, policymakers, investors, institutions and ideas—creating opportunities to build partnerships, exchange knowledge and contribute to the priorities defining our shared economic future.
For Attendees
Connect with the Leaders Shaping What Comes Next.
Experience the conversations, ideas and connections driving the Global South’s evolving economic landscape. At GSEF, engage with decision-makers, entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders exploring new opportunities across trade, technology, investment, industry and innovation. Discover perspectives that matter—and connections that can move ideas forward.
For Patrons
Invest in a More Connected, Influential Global South.
Support a platform bringing together the leaders, institutions and capital shaping the future of the Global South. As a GSEF Patron, your commitment strengthens high-level dialogue, cross-border collaboration and new pathways for investment, innovation and shared prosperity—helping build a more connected and influential global economy.
Shaping the Global South. Defining What Comes Next.
Global South Economic Forum (GSEF)
The Global South Economic Forum (GSEF) is a platform for the leaders, institutions, businesses, investors and ideas shaping the next era of global economic growth. Bringing together diverse economies across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and other emerging regions, GSEF creates space for meaningful dialogue, strategic partnerships and collective action.
With a focus on opportunity, innovation, investment and shared prosperity, GSEF connects the priorities of the Global South with the forces reshaping the global economy. We bring together decision-makers and changemakers to advance new pathways for trade, enterprise, technology, capital and sustainable growth—strengthening the Global South’s role in defining the economic future of the world.
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Our Vision
We envision a Global South that is increasingly connected, economically dynamic and influential in shaping the future of the global economy.
The Global South Economic Forum (GSEF) exists to advance a future defined by stronger economic partnerships, greater investment, innovation, enterprise and shared prosperity. We bring together leaders, institutions and businesses to explore the opportunities transforming economies across the Global South and to build pathways for collaboration that extend beyond borders.
Our vision is not simply to participate in the changing global economy, but to help shape it. Through meaningful dialogue, strategic connections and collective action, GSEF seeks to strengthen South–South cooperation, expand global partnerships and advance the ideas, investments and opportunities that will define the next era of economic growth.
Our Mission
The Global South Economic Forum (GSEF) brings together leaders, institutions, businesses, investors and innovators to advance the economic priorities shaping the Global South and its role in the world economy.
By strengthening South–South cooperation and building meaningful connections with global partners, we create a platform for dialogue, collaboration and investment across borders. GSEF seeks to turn shared priorities into strategic partnerships that generate opportunity, strengthen economic resilience and create lasting value.
Driving Growth, Innovation & Global Economic Influence
GSEF is committed to advancing the sectors and ideas that will define the next era of growth—from technology, manufacturing, energy and finance to agriculture, infrastructure, trade and emerging industries. We connect capital with opportunity, ideas with institutions, and businesses with markets to accelerate innovation and value creation.
Through high-level dialogue, knowledge exchange and purposeful collaboration, GSEF works to unlock new pathways for investment, enterprise and sustainable growth across the Global South. Our mission is to strengthen the connections that enable economies to grow with greater resilience, autonomy and global influence.
Together, we are shaping an economy where the Global South does not simply participate in the future—it helps define it.
Our Key Objectives
Strengthen South–South & Global Partnerships
Build meaningful economic connections across the Global South while creating stronger partnerships with economies, institutions and businesses worldwide. GSEF facilitates dialogue and collaboration across regions to expand trade, investment, knowledge and opportunity.
Accelerate Innovation & Enterprise
Promote innovation, entrepreneurship and technology as engines of economic transformation. GSEF connects innovators, businesses, institutions and investors to advance new ideas, industries and solutions capable of creating value at scale.
Build Resilient Economic Networks
Strengthen the economic connections that enable countries, industries and businesses to navigate a rapidly changing global environment. GSEF promotes diversified economies, resilient supply chains, stronger markets and strategic cooperation across borders.
Elevate the Global South’s Economic Influence
Advance the Global South as a central force in shaping global economic dialogue, investment and decision-making. GSEF provides a platform for its leaders and institutions to articulate priorities, exchange perspectives and contribute to the direction of the global economy.
Drive Growth, Investment & Diversification
Unlock new pathways for investment and economic expansion across emerging and high-growth markets. GSEF connects capital, enterprise and opportunity across sectors, enabling businesses and economies to diversify, scale and create sustainable value.
Advance Inclusive & Sustainable Growth
Promote economic progress that creates opportunity across societies while strengthening long-term environmental and social resilience. GSEF supports approaches that connect sustainable development with investment, innovation, jobs and productive economic activity.
Advance Digital & Technological Transformation
Explore the technologies reshaping economies and industries—from artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure to biotechnology, advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies. GSEF brings together the people and institutions driving the Global South’s digital future.
Strengthen Trade & Economic Cooperation
Support stronger trade relationships and economic cooperation across regions. GSEF encourages dialogue around market access, investment, connectivity, economic diplomacy and the evolution of international frameworks that influence global commerce.
Unlock Infrastructure & Connectivity
Advance the infrastructure, logistics, energy systems and digital networks required for the next generation of economic growth. GSEF brings together governments, investors, businesses and institutions to explore opportunities for connectivity and long-term economic development.
Expand Opportunity & Human Capital
Place people, enterprise and talent at the centre of economic transformation. GSEF promotes greater opportunities for entrepreneurs, businesses, young people and professionals while highlighting the skills and capabilities needed for the economies of tomorrow.
Exchange Knowledge & Global Insights
Create a platform for sharing ideas, expertise, research and experiences across the Global South and beyond. GSEF connects local knowledge with global perspectives, enabling leaders to identify emerging opportunities and develop approaches suited to their economic realities.
Shape the Future Together
Transform dialogue into meaningful connections, partnerships and action. Through its global community, GSEF seeks to build stronger economic relationships, unlock new opportunities and contribute to a more connected, resilient and influential Global South.
Public Infrastructure Investment-Led Growth
Across the Global South, infrastructure is more than a foundation for development—it is an engine of economic transformation. Strategic investment in transport, energy, digital systems, industrial capacity and regional connectivity can unlock markets, lower the cost of trade and create new centres of growth.
GSEF brings together governments, investors, businesses and institutions to advance the infrastructure priorities capable of connecting economies, strengthening resilience and accelerating the Global South’s integration into the global economy.
Transnational Trade & Economic Corridors
Connecting Economies. Opening New Markets.
From Africa and Asia to Latin America and the Middle East, new economic corridors can connect production centres, ports, cities and markets across borders. GSEF promotes investment in integrated transport and trade corridors that reduce logistics costs, strengthen regional value chains and enable businesses across the Global South to reach new markets.
Ports, Maritime & Coastal Infrastructure
Connecting the Global South to Global Trade.
For many Global South economies, competitive ports are critical gateways to international markets. Modernizing ports, expanding shipping capacity, developing inland connections and digitizing trade processes can dramatically improve the movement of goods and strengthen the position of emerging economies within global supply chains.
Regional Rail, Road & Logistics Networks
Building the Infrastructure of Intra-South Trade.
Stronger regional transport networks can transform trade between neighbouring economies and unlock previously disconnected markets. Investment in rail, roads, freight networks, border infrastructure and logistics hubs can create more efficient regional value chains while reducing the cost and time of moving people and goods.
Energy & Power Infrastructure
Powering the Next Generation of Growth.
Reliable, affordable and increasingly clean energy is fundamental to industrialization and economic competitiveness. GSEF supports investment in power generation, transmission, renewable energy, energy storage and cross-border energy networks that can expand electricity access while powering manufacturing, digital infrastructure and new industries.
Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity
Connecting People. Businesses. Economies.
Digital infrastructure is becoming as essential to economic participation as physical infrastructure. Expanding broadband, data centres, cloud capacity, digital payment systems and secure digital networks can connect millions of people and businesses to markets, finance, knowledge and new economic opportunities across the Global South.
Industrial & Manufacturing Infrastructure
From Raw Materials to Global Value Creation.
The Global South holds significant resources, talent and growing consumer markets. Strategic investment in industrial parks, manufacturing clusters, processing facilities and shared infrastructure can help economies move beyond commodity dependence, develop domestic capabilities and capture greater value from global supply chains.
Smart, Resilient & Growing Cities
Building Cities for the Next Billion.
Rapid urbanization is reshaping economies across the Global South. Investment in mass transit, housing, water systems, sanitation, waste management, digital services and climate-resilient urban infrastructure can transform growing cities into productive centres of enterprise, innovation and opportunity.
Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
Investing in Infrastructure That Endures.
Climate vulnerability presents both an economic challenge and an investment opportunity. GSEF supports infrastructure designed to withstand extreme weather, water stress, rising temperatures and other long-term risks—from resilient transport and cities to water systems, agriculture and energy infrastructure.
Integrated Economic & Logistics Hubs
Creating New Centres of Global Commerce.
Strategically located economic and logistics hubs can connect manufacturing, warehousing, finance, transport and trade within integrated ecosystems. Across the Global South, these hubs can attract investment, strengthen regional supply chains, create employment and establish new gateways between emerging markets and the global economy.
GSEF Global Economic Councils
Expertise for the Next Era of Global South Growth
The Global South is entering a defining period of economic transformation. New trade corridors are emerging, manufacturing is expanding, technology is reshaping productivity, capital is moving toward new markets, and a young population is creating one of the world’s largest pools of talent and demand.
GSEF Global Economic Councils bring together leading policymakers, business leaders, investors, economists, researchers, entrepreneurs and sector experts to address the strategic questions shaping this transformation.
Each Council focuses on a critical pillar of Global South economic power—from industrialization and technology to capital, energy, food security, trade, infrastructure and human capital.
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Industrialization & Manufacturing Council
From Resource Economies to Value-Creating Economies
The Global South holds significant natural resources, expanding markets and a growing industrial workforce. This Council focuses on manufacturing, industrial clusters, local value addition, supply-chain development and technology transfer—helping economies move from exporting commodities to producing higher-value goods and building globally competitive industries.
Strategic Technology & Semiconductor Council
Building Technology Capabilities and Digital Sovereignty
Semiconductors, advanced computing, AI and critical technologies are becoming fundamental to economic and strategic competitiveness. The Council examines how Global South economies can build domestic capabilities, attract strategic investment, develop technical talent and participate more deeply in critical technology value chains.
Artificial Intelligence & Digital Economy Council
Turning Digital Transformation Into Economic Power
AI and digital technologies can dramatically reshape productivity, finance, manufacturing, healthcare, education and government. The Council focuses on practical pathways for Global South economies to develop AI capabilities, digital infrastructure, data ecosystems and digital businesses while ensuring technology creates broad-based economic value.
South–South Trade & Economic Integration Council
Building a More Connected Global South
The future of Global South growth depends increasingly on stronger connections between its own markets. This Council advances South–South trade, regional economic integration, trade corridors, customs cooperation, investment links and regional value chains across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and other emerging markets.
Global Trade, Investment & Market Access Council
Expanding the Global South's Role in World Commerce
Global South economies are becoming increasingly important producers, consumers, investors and trading partners. The Council examines global trade policy, market access, investment flows, trade agreements and emerging commercial relationships to strengthen the region’s participation in global value chains and international commerce.
Capital, Banking & Emerging Markets Finance Council
Mobilizing Capital for Economic Transformation
Economic transformation requires long-term capital. The Council brings together banks, institutional investors, private equity, venture capital, development-finance institutions and businesses to examine how capital can reach productive sectors, infrastructure, innovation and high-growth enterprises across Global South markets.
Infrastructure, Connectivity & Economic Corridors Council
Building the Physical Networks of Growth
Ports, railways, roads, airports, logistics systems and economic corridors determine how efficiently economies connect with one another. The Council focuses on strategic infrastructure investment that lowers the cost of trade, connects production centres to markets and strengthens regional economic integration.
Energy Security & Energy Transition Council
Powering Industrialization Across the Global South
Reliable and affordable energy is fundamental to industrial growth. The Council examines energy security, electricity access, renewable energy, grids, storage, critical minerals and cross-border energy systems—balancing the immediate need for reliable power with the long-term transition toward cleaner and more resilient energy systems.
Food Systems, Agriculture & Agri-Industry Council
Building Food Security and Agricultural Value
Agriculture remains central to employment, food security and economic activity across much of the Global South. The Council focuses on agricultural productivity, technology, irrigation, food processing, cold chains, logistics, agribusiness and value addition—transforming food systems from low-value production into competitive economic ecosystems.
Critical Minerals & Strategic Resources Council
Converting Natural Resources Into Industrial Advantage
The Global South possesses many of the resources essential to the world’s energy, manufacturing and technology transitions. This Council examines responsible resource development, local processing, strategic mineral value chains, resource-based industrialization and partnerships that enable producing economies to capture greater value from their natural assets.
Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences Council
Building Health Industries for a Growing World
Healthcare is both a fundamental economic priority and a major opportunity for industrial development. The Council focuses on pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical technology, biotechnology, health infrastructure, diagnostics and health innovation—strengthening domestic capabilities while building globally competitive life-sciences industries.
Cities, Urbanization & Infrastructure Council
Building the Cities of the Next Billion
Rapid urbanization is reshaping the economies of the Global South. The Council examines urban transport, housing, water, sanitation, waste management, digital services, resilient infrastructure and urban productivity to help cities become engines of employment, enterprise, innovation and investment.
Climate Resilience & Economic Adaptation Council
Protecting Growth From a Changing Climate
Climate risk increasingly affects infrastructure, agriculture, cities, energy, insurance and investment. The Council approaches climate resilience as an economic priority—focusing on adaptation, resilient infrastructure, disaster preparedness, climate finance and technologies that protect productive capacity and long-term investment.
Human Capital, Skills & Future of Work Council
Turning Demographic Scale Into Economic Strength
The Global South represents a significant share of the world’s young and working-age population. The Council focuses on education, technical skills, entrepreneurship, workforce productivity, leadership development and cross-border talent mobility to convert demographic potential into sustained economic growth.
Entrepreneurship, MSMEs & Enterprise Growth Council
Scaling the Businesses That Power Local Economies
Millions of businesses across the Global South form the foundation of employment, innovation and domestic value creation. The Council focuses on access to finance, technology, markets, formalization, productivity and cross-border expansion—helping enterprises move from local success to regional and global scale.
Innovation, Startups & Venture Economy Council
Building the Next Generation of Global South Companies
The next generation of globally competitive companies can emerge from the world’s fastest-growing markets. The Council connects entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, researchers and policymakers around startup ecosystems, venture capital, commercialization, technology transfer and international market expansion.
Digital Finance & Financial Inclusion Council
Expanding Economic Participation Through Digital Finance
Digital payments, fintech and new financial infrastructure are changing how people and businesses access capital and participate in markets. The Council examines digital financial systems that can broaden economic participation, improve access to capital and enable businesses across emerging markets to connect with regional and global economies.
Global South Supply Chains & Logistics Council
Building Resilient Regional and Global Supply Networks
The restructuring of global supply chains creates new opportunities for emerging economies. The Council focuses on logistics, ports, shipping, warehousing, customs, manufacturing networks and supply-chain resilience to strengthen the Global South’s position as a major destination for production and trade.
Economic Policy, Research & Global Foresight Council
Understanding the Forces Reshaping the Global Economy
The Council brings together economists, researchers, policymakers and business leaders to examine the structural forces affecting Global South economies. Its work spans productivity, industrial policy, trade, investment, demographics, technology, monetary and fiscal conditions, emerging markets and long-term economic trends.
Global Economic Governance & South Representation Council
Strengthening the Global South's Voice in Economic Decision-Making
The global economy is changing faster than many of its institutions. This Council examines the evolution of international economic governance, representation, financial institutions, trade systems and global economic rules—with a focus on ensuring that the perspectives and interests of Global South economies are meaningfully represented in shaping the global economic order.
Corporate Governance, Institutions & Business Trust Council
Strengthening the Foundations of Investment and Growth
Strong institutions, predictable regulation and responsible corporate governance are essential to long-term investment. The Council examines governance, transparency, accountability, regulatory quality and business integrity as foundations for deeper investment and stronger economic ecosystems across Global South markets.
Women, Youth & Inclusive Economic Participation Council
Expanding the Productive Capacity of the Global South
Economic transformation depends on the full participation of its people. The Council focuses on women’s economic participation, youth entrepreneurship, leadership, access to capital, skills and enterprise opportunities—viewing inclusion not only as a social objective, but as a source of productivity, innovation and economic growth.
Creative Economy, Media & Cultural Industries Council
Building Global Influence Through Creativity
Film, music, media, design, gaming, sports, entertainment and digital content are becoming increasingly important economic sectors. The Council explores intellectual property, investment, technology, talent and international distribution to help Global South creative industries scale and strengthen their global cultural and commercial influence.
Commercial Law, Arbitration & Investment Protection Council
Creating Confidence for Cross-Border Business
Growing South–South commerce requires trusted legal and commercial frameworks. The Council examines commercial law, intellectual property, arbitration, mediation, investment protection and cross-border dispute resolution to reduce friction and strengthen confidence among businesses and investors operating across emerging markets.
Indirect Tax Committee
Navigating the Complexities of Indirect Taxation
Human Resources Management Committee
Empowering Workforce Excellence in Pune
Energy and Infrastructure Committee
Building the Foundations of Progress in Pune
1Our vision is to drive sustainable infrastructure growth, leveraging cutting-edge technology, energy efficiency, and strategic planning to create a resilient and future-ready ecosystem that strengthens Pune’s role in India’s economic and infrastructural development.
Economic Policy Research Development Committee
Driving Policy for Economic Growth in Pune
Direct Tax Committee
Shaping a Transparent Tax Landscape
Digitalization Committee
Catalyzing Digital Transformation in Pune
Our vision is to position the Pune region as India’s hub for digital innovation, fostering the widespread adoption of digital technologies within the business community, driving growth, efficiency, and global competitiveness.
Corporate Social Responsibility CSR Committee
Building Ethical and Sustainable Businesses in Pune
Centre For Mediation Arbitration and Conciliation CMAC
Transforming Dispute Resolution in Business
Government Relations and Development Advocacy Committee
Strengthening Government-Industry Collaboration in Pune
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- Business Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Council
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The is a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) with a mission to establish Pune as a key player in international economic collaboration, focusing on strategic partnerships with nations like USA, Europe, Australia, African Union, KSA, China, India, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and the UAE across vital sectors such as energy, technology, agriculture, and finance. Our goal is to integrate lessons from successful global economic models, adopting best practices to ensure sustainable and inclusive growth. We aim to enhance economic prosperity and diversification, contribute to societal progress, and promote sustainable economic practices. By leveraging Pune’s unique position, strives to drive substantial economic growth, spur innovation, and solidify Pune’s stature in the international economic arena, resonating with the government’s vision of a technologically advanced and interconnected economy.