Positioning the Global South at the Heart of Global Power

The Council for the New Global South (CNGS) is a forward-looking initiative committed to accelerating opportunity, innovation, and investment across the Global South. We empower nations to shape global conversations and drive development through principled leadership, strategic partnerships, and transformative impact.

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Why CNGS?

The Global South is producing the solutions the world needs, but international policy and governance systems have not kept pace. Most remain anchored in outdated frameworks, shaped by legacy institutions unable to turn today’s insight into tomorrow’s action.

CNGS was created to respond with purpose.

Through focused research, leadership development, and catalytic partnerships, we elevate perspectives and solutions from the Global South—rooted in lived experience, backed by data, and guided by strategy, not charity. 

By equipping leaders and influencing agendas from within, we help make global decision-making more strategic, responsive, and future-focused.

Our Focus Areas

CNGS focuses on six priority areas that are critical to shaping a more equitable, resilient, and future-ready world. Rooted in the realities of the Global South, our work drives change where it matters most—through policy, leadership, and transformative partnerships.

Trade, Investment & Economic Sovereignty

Expanding access to capital, markets, and self-determined growth across the Global South.

Climate Resilience & Resource Justice

Driving just, sustainable transitions rooted in equity and environmental security.

Health Systems & Human Development

Strengthening health and wellbeing as foundations of national resilience.

Education, Skills & Generational Leadership

Building future-ready leaders through transformative learning and capacity.

Governance, Rights & Civic Space

Promoting inclusive governance, civic freedoms, and accountable institutions.

Security & Humanitarian Preparedness

Enhancing state and community readiness for conflict, climate, and disruption.

Global Presence

CNGS has active networks in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Through partnerships with local institutions, policymakers, and thought leaders, we maintain a dynamic presence that is deeply rooted in regional contexts—and strategically connected to global forums.

St Vincent

Kenya

Malaysia

UAE

Pakistan

Panama

South Africa

Ethiopia

Congo-Brazzaville

Ghana