named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Corporate Influence Monitoring
Tracks and reports on corporate lobbying and private sector influence in UN processes, including public-private partnerships and trade policy
Financing for Development (FfD) Monitoring
Research and policy analysis on international financial flows, tax justice, and sustainable development financing, particularly in the context of the 2030 Agenda and COVID-19
Spotlight Report on Sustainable Development
Annual civil society report analyzing progress on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, co-published with other NGOs to highlight systemic inequalities and policy gaps
Treaty Alliance on Business and Human Rights
Advocacy initiative supporting the development of a legally binding UN treaty to regulate transnational corporations and ensure corporate accountability for human rights and environmental violations
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
- Advocacy for civil society participation and international accountabilityMonitors the United Nations and advocates for greater civil society engagement in international decision-making on social and economic justice, sustainability, human rights, and global governance. Participates in and co-organizes forums, briefings, and coalition statements around key UN processes including the LDC5 Conference, the Summit of the Future, and the binding treaty on business and human rights.
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
- Capacity building for civil society networks from the Global SouthProvides training, analytical support, and expert participation in seminars and study weeks for civil society actors from the Global South, including co-organizing the ANND Global Study Week to strengthen policy advocacy and engagement with multilateral institutions.
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Conflict and Geopolitical Research Analysis 1 activity
- Research on United Nations activities and global governanceConducts research and analysis on United Nations policy developments, including the UN80 Initiative, structural reform, funding patterns, and global governance challenges. Produces periodic reports such as the Global Policy Forum UN Monitor and thematic publications on issues like Security Council reform, international financial architecture, and measures beyond GDP.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$69K
Contributions & grants$65K94%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$4K6%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$109K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$108K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$168K
Cash$162K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$168K
Liquid reserves17.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -53.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Adams | Chair | 15 | $1K |
| Marina Lent | Vice Chair | 3 | $540 |
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- ANND Partner — Co-organizes the Global Study Week with ANND for civil society participants from the Global South
- ANND (Arab NGO Network for Development) Partner — Co-organizer with GPF of the Global Study Week for civil society participants from the Global South.
- Arab NGO Network for Development Partner — Hosted the Global South Study Week in which GPF participated.
- Asamblea General de la ONU Government — Monitors and reports on deliberations and resolutions within the UN General Assembly, particularly the Third Committee and thematic debates.
- Focus on the Global South Partner — Collaborated on the publication "The Pandemic Pivot" with the Institute for Policy Studies and Focus on the Global South.
- IT for Change Partner — Contributing organization to the report, providing expertise on a Southern agenda for global digital governance.
- Institute for Policy Studies Partner — Co-published "The Pandemic Pivot" with the Institute for Policy Studies and Focus on the Global South.
- LDC-Watch Partner — Co-organized the LDC5 Civil Society Forum with GPF and other civil society organizations.
- Regional Civil Society Engagement Mechanism for ECE Partner — Provided briefing to RCEM in preparation for the 2026 Regional Forum on Sustainable Development.
- Social Watch Partner — Co-implementing organization of the Global Policy Watch project and co-contributor to the report on global governance.
- Social Watch Partner — Programme partner on joint initiatives including Global Policy Watch and the LDC5 Civil Society Forum.
- Third World Network Partner — Co-organized the LDC5 Civil Society Forum with GPF and other civil society organizations.
- Transnational Institute Partner — Co-published "The Pandemic Pivot" with the Institute for Policy Studies and the Transnational Institute.
- Treaty Alliance Germany Coalition — Member of a civil society coalition advocating for a legally binding UN treaty on business and human rights.
- UN Economic Commission for Europe Government — Participant in regional sustainable development forums convened by UNECE.
- UN Independent Expert on foreign debt, other international financial obligations and human rights Partner — Cites and aligns with the work of the UN Independent Expert to highlight flaws in the international financial system.
- UN80 Initiative Coalition — Monitors and reports on the UN80 Initiative's reform processes and member state engagement.
- United Nations Government — Engages with UN processes and statements to critique and advocate for reform of global governance institutions.
- United Nations Government — Engages with the United Nations through policy analysis and advocacy, particularly around the UN80 Initiative and multilateral reform.
- United Nations Government — Monitors and reports on UN activities, including member state negotiations and policy developments.
- United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries Partner — Collaborated with GPF and civil society organizations on the LDC5 Civil Society Forum.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Beyond GDP for Sustainable Development Policymethodology: beyond-gdp-measurementBy promoting alternative metrics to GDP through engagement with civil society and UN regional forums, the organization advances more holistic sustainable development policies, because redefining progress beyond economic output enables policies that prioritize social and environmental well-being.
- Global South–Led Reform for Legitimate Multilateralismmethodology: people-centered-multilateralismBy partnering with Global South networks to co-develop analysis and capacity, the organization strengthens the legitimacy and effectiveness of multilateral reform, because inclusive governance processes that center historically marginalized voices produce more equitable and sustainable global policies.
- Institutional and Structural Reform for Equitable Global Governancemethodology: equity-centered governance reformBy advocating for reform of UN institutions and the global financial architecture, the organization addresses systemic inequities in global governance, because restructuring power and decision-making toward human rights and equity—rather than market interests—leads to more just and effective responses to global challenges.
- Monitoring and Analysis of UN Discourse and Negotiationsmethodology: monitoring-and-analysisBy systematically monitoring government statements and tracking changes in UN negotiation texts, the organization produces actionable insights into intergovernmental dynamics and national influence on global outcomes, because transparency and real-time analysis strengthen accountability and inform civil society advocacy.
- Public-Interest Governance of Sustainable Developmentmethodology: public-interest governanceBy challenging corporate influence in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and advocating for regulation of corporate power, the organization advances sustainable development and human rights, because public-interest governance prevents private interests from undermining equitable and inclusive progress.