GLF Concept

GLF Members see themselves as part of a network of former Heads of Government who have something unique to give to today’s world. They believe that experience of government should be shared so that past mistakes are not repeated.

In the post cold war era there are many countries emerging from years of civil war or authoritarian rule where new governments are bringing new hope to their peoples. But after years in the political wilderness their leaders have had no experience of government or of working within an open society with free markets and democratic institutions. Once they are elected they face awesome challenges, expectations that cannot be fulfilled and a deluge of advice from international organisations, consultants and special interest groups.

This is where GLF can help. It comes with no agenda of its own (or of any other government or organisation). It offers a leader impartial advice on specific issues, given directly by former Heads of Government drawing on their own personal experience. But what makes GLF unique is that the advice is given strictly confidentially, with no publicity. This bypasses protocol, ensures privacy and facilitates the establishment of a relationship of trust. It ensures that if a leader is helped to take a successful initiative he can take all the credit for it, strengthening and reinforcing his credibility. In this way GLF acts as a personal, private political advisory service for Heads of Government.