The Global Institute for Tomorrow
The Global Institute For Tomorrow is a Hong Kong–based think tank focusing on economic, political and social issues from an Asian perspective. Founded in 2006 by Chandran Nair, its stated mission is to advance “a deeper understanding of global issues including the shift of economic and political influence from the West to Asia, the dynamic relationship between business and society, the role of the state and the reshaping of the rules of global capitalism.” GIFT opened an office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2016.
GIFT's Global Advisory Council includes David Eldon of HSBC, Professor Hideaki Takahashi of Keoi University, Sanjeev Gandhi of BASF, Priti Devi, and Sandiaga Uno of .
Executive Education
Since its inception, GIFT has run an executive education programme named the Global Leaders Programme. The GLP brings business leaders into the field to help solve problems provided by social enterprises, NGOs and local governments and encourage the creation of socially directed and financially viable business models, designed to improve participants’ ability to lead in a changing and globalized world. GIFT's leadership programme was presented by Ashridge Business School at the UN Rio+20 conference. GIFT has conducted programmes in 13 countries in Asia, including Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar and Vietnam with over 2000 participants over the years.Notable past partners include:
- The World Bank
- The United Nations Development Programme
- The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
- The International Fund for Agricultural Development
- The Hong Kong Jockey Club
- Yoma Bank
- International Development Enterprises
- the International Rice Research Institute
- East Meets West
- The Municipal Government of Jakarta