Strengthen Institutional Capacity and Sustainability of GCATRED
Objective :
By 2030, establish GCATRED as a financially sustainable and globally recognized institution with
50,000 members and strong governance systems.
Activities :
- Resource Mobilization and Financial Sustainability
- Mobilize at least $100 million in financial and technical resources by 2030 through
strategic partnerships, membership fees, grants, and innovative financing mechanisms.
- Launch a GCATRED Investment Fund to pool resources for priority trade, development,
and innovation projects across Africa.
- Introduce tiered membership packages offering exclusive services, advisory support,
and global networking opportunities to attract corporations, governments, and
individuals.
- Governance, Monitoring, and Evaluation Frameworks
- By 2026, implement robust M&E, governance, and accountability frameworks,
ensuring transparency, compliance, and strategic decision-making.
- Develop a digital governance dashboard to track performance, membership
engagement, project outcomes, and financial flows in real time.
- Conduct annual independent audits and impact assessments to enhance credibility and
inform strategic planning.
- Global Membership Expansion
- Expand GCATRED’s membership base to 50,000 individuals and organizations globally
by 2030, focusing on diverse stakeholders including SMEs, investors, policymakers, and
civil society.
- Launch digital membership platforms enabling virtual participation, networking, and
access to training, policy updates, and investment opportunities.
- Conduct global outreach campaigns, regional workshops, and ambassador programs to
attract high-value members and partners across continents.
- Capacity Building and Institutional Learning
- Train 500 GCATRED staff and board members by 2027 on organizational leadership,
strategic management, digital systems, and international trade governance.
- Establish an Institutional Knowledge Hub to capture lessons learned, best practices, and
innovation insights for continuous improvement.
- Innovation and Digital Transformation in Operations
- Implement AI-driven membership and project management systems to optimize
engagement, reporting, and operational efficiency.
- Integrate virtual collaboration tools, data analytics, and real-time dashboards to
enhance global connectivity and evidence-based decision-making.