Board of Directors

Learn more about Board members and their responsibilities and browse Board decisions and meeting documents

The GPE Board of Directors sets the partnership’s policies and strategies.

The Board mirrors the wide-ranging and diverse nature of the partnership and includes members from lower-income country governments and all development partners: donors, civil society organizations, private sector and foundations, and multilateral agencies and regional banks.

The responsibilities of the Board include:

  • reviewing performance of key strategic initiatives that are core to GPE’s goals
  • considering the key risks that can derail those goals
  • adapting and adjusting its business model and platforms as warranted.

The Board also serves as a global leader, advocate and convenor for education.

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Members

The Board of Directors is comprised of 20 constituencies representing all the partners of the partnership. A Board member and an alternate Board member represent each constituency. Board members serve for 3 years.

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Meetings

The Board of Directors meets face-to-face generally twice a year to review progress and make strategic decisions. Other meetings may also be held throughout the year as needed. See all Board meetings below, including documents circulated and decisions made.

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Decisions

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Date Type Reference Decision Background documents
February 2018 Affirmative vote BOD/2018/02-03 Allocation to Côte d’Ivoire Implementation grant to Côte d’Ivoire
February 2018 Affirmative vote BOD/2018/02-04 Allocation to The Gambia Implementation grant to The Gambia
February 2018 Affirmative vote BOD/2018/02–05 Allocation to Guinea Bissau Implementation grant to Guinea Bissau
February 2018 Affirmative vote BOD/2018/02-06 Allocation to Madagascar Implementation grant to Madagascar
February 2018 Non-objection BOD/2018/02-01 Grants and Performance Committee membership none
December 2017 Face to face BOD/2017/12-01 June 2017 Board meeting report Consent agenda (annex 1)
December 2017 Face to face BOD/2017/12-02 Vice-Chair terms of reference Consent agenda (annex 2)
December 2017 Face to face BOD/2017/12-03 GPE priorities for CEO performance feedback Consent agenda (annex 3)
December 2017 Face to face BOD/2017/12-04 Adjustments to affirmative vote procedure Consent agenda (annex 4)
December 2017 Face to face BOD/2017/12-05 Accelerated funding and size of variable part Operational framework and incentives in funding model , Engagement in fragile and conflict-affected contexts , Accelerated funding
December 2017 Face to face BOD/2017/12-06 Risk reduction and risk finance Risk reduction and risk finance for education (option 1)
December 2017 Face to face BOD/2017/12-07 Risk management report Risk management report #6 (annex 1)
December 2017 Face to face BOD/2017/12-08 Allocation to Burkina Faso Implementation grant to Burkina Faso (annexes 1&2)
December 2017 Face to face BOD/2017/12-09 Allocation to Zanzibar Implementation grant to Zanzibar (annexes 1&2)
December 2017 Face to face BOD/2017/12-10 Commitments by developing country partners Financing and funding framework

Committees

Three committees support the Board in fulfilling its functions in a strategic, transparent and efficient manner.

Executive Committee: carries out specific administrative functions and decisions as delegated by the Board, performs an advisory role to the Chief Executive Officer, both on general matters and specifically about recommendations to the Board on forthcoming grant application approvals, and monitors adequacy and implementation of GPE’s governance and ethics policies.

Mandate | Members | Chair: Christine Hogan

Finance and Risk Committee: provides advice to the Board to ensure that resources are being managed efficiently, effectively and consistently with GPE's mission, goals, objectives and policies; oversees risk management practices and financial management and audit arrangements of GPE.

Mandate | Members | Chair: Nesmy Manigat

Performance, Impact and Learning Committee: monitors and oversees GPE’s performance, impact and learning, with a dedicated focus on results and based on data and evidence. This committee also oversees the implementation of GPE’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning framework and champions GPE’s engagement in wider global education initiatives.

Mandate | Members | Chair: Judith Herbertson