Our Vision & Scope: Combating Africa's Poverty
In light of recent wars and other conflicts, GMA considers shining the spotlight on Africa's War against Poverty to be equally important, and equally deserving of the world's attention and investment.
GMA believes that a long-term strategic investment into socially-responsible African entrepreneurs is part of the key to overcoming Africa's poverty trap. African entrepreneurs who have a positive track record of business development already possess the needed skills and insider market knowledge that makes investing in them the right solution for creating long-term economic growth in Africa. By targeting entrepreneurs who also take a stake in the livelihoods of their employees and the environment, the growth of their businesses will simultaneously cause a positive effect on their communities.
Using this method, GMA trusts that winning this particular war can be achieved more quickly and more effectively. GMA sees the business community (both domestic and international) as the largely untapped, key component that is missing within the current dialogue and existing reform programs. And by adhering to the growth of business leaders who employ their social conscious, GMA anticipates witnessing a relatively large return on investment at the local level.
By nurturing a cadre of home-grown leaders that can then serve as change agents, GMA aims to foster sound business practices that lend themselves to strengthening a country’s economic infrastructure and mentoring the young leaders that will take their place as the next generation of social entrepreneurs.
In the end, we envision the creation of many positive ripples of growth. By leveraging the untapped business community, GMA can help strengthen Africa's foundation for economic prosperity, political stability, and overall peace.