Building a People and Planet Economy
The Government Council for Social Innovation is based on the believe that social innovation is required to build an equitable and sustainable economy, and that governments play a critical role in driving social innovation.  

GCSI is currently made up of government leaders from 51 countries who are embedding social innovation into the heart of public policy, finance and service delivery.

Through GCSI, governments work together to co-create action plans on social innovation, including the development of dedicated national policies, financing mechanisms for social innovation and strengthening the ecosystem for social innovation.
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Our Vision
The vision of GCSI is the creation of a thriving people and planet economy, which places local communities at the centre of decision-making.
Our Mission
The mission of GCSI is an overall economy by 2050 where 60% of activity has been catalysed by innovative, cross-sector, systems-based and community-centred approaches.
Our Origin Story
In 2023, a small informal group of governments began meeting online to share ideas and support each other in developing national strategies for social innovation.

These peer-to-peer exchanges quickly proved valuable, enabling countries to learn from one another’s experiences and strengthen the quality of their policies. Recognizing the importance of cross-border government collaboration, One Family Foundation, led by social entrepreneur and innovator Jeroo Billimoria, was invited to help formalize and expand the coalition.

This collaboration culminated in April 2025, when government leaders from more than 50 countries gathered in Luxembourg for the Global Government Summit on Social Innovation. There, the signing of the Luxembourg Declaration marked the official launch of the Government Council for Social Innovation
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What We Do
We work across 7 strategic domains to mainstream social innovation into governance:
Global, Regional, and National Policy Development
Position GCSI as a central facilitator in enabling governments at all levels to articulate their vision for social innovation and embed it in actionable, accountable frameworks
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Financing for Social Innovation
Unlock diverse financing mechanisms while ensuring that capital flows align with social justice and environmental stewardship.
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Knowledge and Practice Hub
Serve as a living, participatory platform that aggregates insights and democratizes who generates and benefits from them.
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Social Impact Measurement
Create meaningful, participatory, and policy-relevant frameworks for assessing impact at national and global levels.
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Communication and Awareness
Build a shared narrative that is clear, compelling, and inclusive, making social innovation visible, valued, and vibrant in the public sphere.
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Technology for Social Innovation
Ensure that technology serves public interest, not private consolidation, through inclusive design, ethical deployment, and global learning.
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Ecosystem Building
Strengthen the connective tissue of social innovation, creating environments where ideas can scale, partnerships can grow, and public value can flourish.
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Our Three-Year Action Plan
The action plan spans three years, with defined milestones for each strategic objective and key support functions. It is designed to deliver early wins, establish foundational infrastructure, support diverse country implementations, and enable continuous feedback through learning cycles and iteration.
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Our Governance Structure
GCSI’s governance is designed to balance strategic oversight, grassroots participation, and institutional credibility.
Steering Committee
Our highest decision-making body, with representatives from regions, working groups, and strategic observers.
Working Groups
Seven working groups aligned with each strategic objective — co-led by governments and thematic experts.
Secretariat
Hosted by One Family Foundation, the Secretariat ensures operational delivery, stakeholder coordination, and platform maintenance.
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