Board of Directors

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

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.

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.

Decisions

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Date Type Reference Decision Background documents
June 2017 Face to face BOD/2017/06-01 Approval of March 2017 Board meeting report
June 2017 Face to face BOD/2017/06-02 Trustee budget
June 2017 Face to face BOD/2017/06-03 Financing options
June 2017 Face to face BOD/2017/06-04 Risk management report
June 2017 Face to face BOD/2017/06-05 Approval of allocation for an education sector program implementation grant
June 2017 Face to face BOD/2017/06-06 Board and committee self-assessment schedule 2017-18
June 2017 Face to face BOD/2017/06-07 GPE priorities/CEO performance feedback
June 2017 Face to face BOD/2017/06-08 Decision framework
June 2017 Face to face BOD/2017/06-09 Strategic plan implementation plan
June 2017 Face to face BOD/2017/06-10 Results report 2015-2016
June 2017 Face to face BOD/2017/06-11 Secretariat work plan and budget: July 2017 – June 2018
June 2017 Face to face BOD/2017/06-12 Institutional arrangements
June 2017 Face to face BOD/2017/06-13 GPE evaluation study of the effectiveness and efficiency of developing country partners (DCP) pre-board constituency meetings
June 2017 Face to face BOD/2017/06-14 Alignment
June 2017 Face to face BOD/2017/06-15 Leverage fund

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: Susan Liautaud

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