Turning Ideas Into Action
Through our Forum, policy labs, civic education, dialogue, and innovation, we transform bold ideas into practical solutions that strengthen democracy and open societies.
A Space for Open Exchange
Our Forum is the heart of our community — a place where members come together to share ideas, exchange knowledge, and collaborate on solutions.
Here, citizens, policymakers, researchers, and young leaders engage in meaningful conversations on issues that matter most, from democracy and human rights to digital governance and climate resilience. It’s a space designed for respectful, evidence-based dialogue where every voice can contribute to building stronger, more open societies.
Policy Lab
Co-designing policy prototypes with governments, regulators, and communities, run small pilots, measure outcomes, and scale what works.
Problem framing with affected communities
We work with communities directly affected by issues to understand their challenges and define the problem clearly, ensuring solutions truly meet their needs.
Evidence review & open data mapping
We work with communities directly affected by issues to understand their challenges and define the problem clearly, ensuring solutions truly meet their needs.
Co-design with multi-stakeholder teams
We work with communities directly affected by issues to understand their challenges and define the problem clearly, ensuring solutions truly meet their needs.
Rapid prototyping (90–180 days)
We work with communities directly affected by issues to understand their challenges and define the problem clearly, ensuring solutions truly meet their needs.
Evaluation with pre-registered metrics
We work with communities directly affected by issues to understand their challenges and define the problem clearly, ensuring solutions truly meet their needs.
Scale or sunset based on results
We work with communities directly affected by issues to understand their challenges and define the problem clearly, ensuring solutions truly meet their needs.
Training Citizens for Tomorrow’s Challenges
The GLF Civic Academy provides nonpartisan training designed to empower citizens, officials, journalists, and entrepreneurs with the tools they need to strengthen democracy and civic life.
From foundational courses like Rule of Law 101 and Budget Literacy to advanced programs in evidence-based policymaking and digital security, the Academy combines theory with practice to create real-world impact. Our flexible learning formats — from online MOOCs and bootcamps to masterclasses, policy sprints, and mentoring — ensure that knowledge is accessible, practical, and actionable.
Other Initiatives
Dialogue Series
Structured conversations across difference — from town halls and citizen juries to parliamentary roundtables — to rebuild trust and find common ground.
Innovation Grants
Micro-grants (USD 2,000–25,000) for civic tech, open data, watchdog journalism, and local problem-solving that align with GLF values.
Open Data & Accountability
We maintain open datasets, dashboards, and toolkits that help citizens track budgets, service delivery, and regulatory performance.
Youth & NextGen
Fellowships, campus chapters, and a Young Liberals Network that catalyzes projects led by people aged 18–30.
Let’s Work Together!
Have an idea, project, or collaboration in mind? Get in touch with The Global Liberal Forum Team to explore how we can work together to advance democracy, innovation, and open societies.
