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Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:	Economic and Social: Agriculture Business and Industry Climate Change Coorporate Accountability Culture Development Economics and Finance Education Energy Environment Financing for Development Food Governance Human Rights Humanitarian Affairs Industrial Development International Law Labour Media Peace and Security Social Development Sustainable Development Technical Cooperation Trade and Development Values Water Women Women/gender Equality Youth Gender Issues and Advancement of Women: Advocacy and outreach Education and training of women Human rights of women Millennium Development Goals Research Violence against women Women and the economy Women and the environment Women in power and decision-making Social Development: Employment Information and Communications Technologies Social policy Technical cooperation Youth Sustainable Development: Agriculture Climate change Education Energy Freshwater Industrial development Information for decision-making and participation Institutional arrangements Integrated decision-making International cooperation for an enabling environment International law Partnerships Sustainable Tourism Sustainable development for Africa Sustainable development in a globalizing world Sustainable development of SIDS Technology Trade and environment Transport NEPAD: Agriculture and Food Security Climate Change and Natural Resource Management Crosscutting issues (Gender and Capacity Development) Economic and Corporate Governance Human Development Regional Integration and Infrastructure
Geographic scope:	International
Country of activity:	Afghanistan Albania Algeria Andorra Angola Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bhutan Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cape Verde Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Comoros Congo Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czechia Côte D'Ivoire Democratic People's Republic of Korea Democratic Republic of the Congo Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Fiji Finland France Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Grenada Guatemala Guinea Guinea Bissau Guyana Haiti Holy See Honduras Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran (Islamic Republic of) Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Lao People's Democratic Republic Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Marshall Islands Mauritania Mauritius Mexico Micronesia (Federated States of) Monaco Mongolia Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Naoero Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Palau State of Palestine Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Republic of Korea Republic of Moldova Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Samoa San Marino Sao Tome and Principe Saudi Arabia Senegal Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Eswatini Sweden Switzerland Syrian Arab Republic Tajikistan Thailand North Macedonia Timor-Leste Togo Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Türkiye Turkmenistan Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland United Republic of Tanzania United States of America Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Viet Nam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe Serbia Montenegro Country Not Available South Sudan
Other geographic areas of activity:	Occupied Syrian Golan Jammu and Kashmir Kosovo French Polynesia
Millennium Development Goals:	Develop global partnership for development Ensure environmental sustainability Promote gender equality and empower women Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
Mission statement:	The Global Chamber of Business Leaders (GCBL) is an international organization that represents the interests of business leaders from all around the world. Founded in 2015, the GCBL provides a platform for global business leaders to come together and discuss the challenges and opportunities of doing business in a rapidly changing world. The GCBL has a presence in over 160 countries around the world. Its members include CEOs, entrepreneurs, investors, and other business leaders who are committed to promoting economic growth, social responsibility, and sustainability. One of the primary objectives of the GCBL is to foster cross-border business partnerships and collaborations. By bringing together business leaders from different countries and industries, the GCBL creates opportunities for companies to expand their global footprint and tap into new markets. Another important function of the GCBL is to promote best practices in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability. The organization works with its members to develop guidelines and standards for responsible business practices, and encourages companies to adopt environmentally-friendly and socially responsible policies. In addition to its advocacy work, the GCBL also provides a range of services to its members. These include access to business networks, market research, and educational resources. The organization also organizes events and conferences where members can meet and network with other business leaders from around the world. Overall, the Global Chamber of Business Leaders is a powerful advocate for global business and economic development. Its mission to promote sustainable growth and social responsibility has made it a respected voice in the international business community, and its members are among some of the most influential leaders in the world of business.
Year established:	2014
Year of registration:	2015
Organizational structure:	The organizational structure of the Global Chamber of Business Leaders (GCBL) typically consists of several key components: Board of Directors: The GCBL is typically governed by a Board of Directors or a similar governing body. The board members are responsible for setting the strategic direction of the organization, making key decisions, and overseeing its operations. President: The GCBL is led by a President who serves as the top executive of the organization. This individual is responsible for implementing the vision and mission of the GCBL, managing day-to-day operations, and representing the organization to external stakeholders. Executive Team: The President is often supported by an executive team that includes individuals responsible for specific functions such as finance, operations, membership, events, communications, and advocacy. Each member of the executive team oversees a specific area of the organization's activities. Committees/Task Forces: The GCBL may have various committees or task forces dedicated to specific areas or initiatives. These groups could include committees focused on policy advocacy, membership engagement, events planning, sustainability, and more. Members of the GCBL may have the opportunity to participate in these committees and contribute to the organization's work. Regional/Local Chapters: The GCBL may have regional or local chapters in different countries or regions, allowing for a more localized presence and engagement. These chapters may have their own leadership teams and organize activities specific to their respective regions, while still aligning with the overall goals and mission of the GCBL. Members: The GCBL consists of individual and corporate members who join the organization to benefit from its services, network with other business leaders, and contribute to its initiatives. Members may have access to resources, events, networking opportunities, and other benefits provided by the GCBL.
Number and type of members:	The GCBL consists of individual and corporate members who join the organization to benefit from its services, network with other business leaders, and contribute to its initiatives. Members may have access to resources, events, networking opportunities, and other benefits provided by the GCBL. GCBL currently has 100 members worldwide (we started with a membership program in 2023).
Funding structure:	Fees for providing consulting or research services Foreign and international grants Fundraising campaigns Product sales and business services Donations and grants from domestic sources Fees for education and training services Membership fees or dues Funds from other Non-Governmental Organizations

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