Expert Intelligence Service
Insights from those who
shaped the systems you're navigating
Why make consequential decisions — on energy transitions, African development, AI governance — without access to the people who helped build those systems?
We connect decision-makers in investment, policy, and strategy to a curated network of former world leaders, chief economists, and senior practitioners — experts in Africa, emerging markets, energy transition, and AI governance.
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DISTINGUISHED EXPERTS
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CONTINENTS
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THEMATIC DOMAINS
Competitiveness & Institutional Leadership | Energy Transition & Climate Finance | Africa & Emerging Markets Development | AI & Digital Governance | Entrepreneurship & Innovation Policy
Why GFCC Global Advisory*
The world's hardest markets require more than a database
Institutional Depth, not just credentials
Our experts led UNIDO, Afreximbank, the World Bank, the U.S. Department of the Navy, and Carnegie's energy programs. They don't just study these systems — they built them.
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Niche by design
We don't serve every question. We serve the intersection of Africa, emerging markets, energy transition, AI governance, and development finance — precisely because no generalist network does this well.
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Curated matching, not keyword search
Every engagement is matched by a human who understands both the client's question and the expert's specific experience. You never get a résumé lottery.
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Three formats. One platform.
Advisory calls, short reports, and speaking engagements — all through a single relationship. Add group briefings and roundtables as your needs scale.
* GFCC Global Advisory is the expert intelligence service of the Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils, a 501(c)(3) organization
What We Offer
Expert intelligence in the format you need
- every engagement is tailored to your timeline and context
Advisory Calls
Remote consultations with a matched expert. 60 minutes. Prep notes included. Transcript available.
From $1,500 per call
Expert Short Reports
4–8 page written analysis responding to a specific client brief. Context, analysis, and 3–5 actionable recommendations.
From $5,000 per brief
Speaking Engagement
Keynotes, panel appearances, and executive workshops. Our experts bring direct experience at the world's leading institutions, not lecture slides.
From $10,000 per engagement
Policy Roundtables
Private convenings bringing 2–4 experts together with a select client group around a defined strategic question. We design and facilitate.
From $10,000 per convening
How It Works
From brief to insight
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Expert Matching
We match you to the expert with the most direct, relevant experience — not the closest keyword match.
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Submit your brief
Tell us your question, timeline, and desired format. We will review it within 24 hours.
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Scheduling & Preparation
Your call or report is scheduled. Experts receive your brief and prepare tailored remarks.
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Insight Delivery
Calls include an optional transcript. Reports are reviewed before delivery. Every engagement is followed up.
Get Started
Request your intro call — no commitment
We're currently onboarding our first clients at pilot pricing. Tell us your area of interest and we'll match you with the right expert.
Or email us directly at advisory@thegfcc.org