IGCF

1. Youth-Led Research and Policy Development

• • Empowering Young Researchers: IGCF is driven by young minds, conducting cutting-edge research that explores innovative solutions to the socioeconomic, political, and security challenges facing Bangladesh. Youth-led research teams will focus on areas like economic development, poverty reduction, governance, education, healthcare, and climate resilience.

1. • Developing Youth-Centric Policies: By analyzing global best practices and tailoring them to local needs, young researchers at IGCF will generate policy recommendations aimed at improving governance, promoting inclusive development, and ensuring long-term sustainability.

• • Advocacy for Youth Interests: IGCF ensures that youth perspectives are not just heard but actively shape the policies that impact their future, driving the national discourse towards solutions that prioritize youth development.

2. Youth-Driven Global Cooperation and Strategic Partnerships

International Engagement: IGCF will serve as a platform for youth-driven international partnerships, enabling Bangladesh’s youth to engage with their peers from other nations, international organizations, and global experts. Through these collaborations, young leaders will tackle global

1. • challenges such as environmental sustainability, migration, global trade, and technology transfer.

1. • South-South Cooperation and Leadership: IGCF will actively promote Bangladesh’s leadership in South-South cooperation, with youth at the forefront of knowledge exchange, joint initiatives, and collaboration with other developing nations. The institute will position young Bangladeshis as key contributors to regional development and international diplomacy.

• • Amplifying Youth Voices in Global Forums: Through strategic partnerships with organizations like the United Nations, World Bank, ASEAN, and SAARC, IGCF will ensure that youth perspectives from Bangladesh are represented in international decision-making processes, influencing global agendas on development, security, and climate change.

3. Youth Empowerment in Security and Geopolitical Research

1. • Addressing Critical Security Challenges: IGCF will provide a platform for young researchers to study and offer solutions to Bangladesh’s security issues, including terrorism, political instability, cross-border migration, maritime security, and cybersecurity. Youth-led research will emphasize the development of sustainable, long-term strategies for peace and security in Bangladesh and the region.

1. • Regional Peacebuilding through Youth Leadership: By facilitating dialogue and cooperation among young leaders from neighboring South Asian countries, IGCF will foster a collaborative approach to addressing shared security concerns and enhancing regional stability.

1. • Developing Future Security Experts: IGCF will empower young Bangladeshis to become thought leaders in national and regional security, equipping them with the skills needed to contribute to defense modernization, counterterrorism, disaster preparedness, and geopolitical strategy.

4. Capacity Building and Youth-Led Knowledge Sharing

• • Building Leadership Skills: IGCF will develop programs aimed at building the capacity of young leaders to excel in areas such as policy analysis, security strategy, international relations, and diplomacy. Through workshops, mentorship, and peer-to-peer learning, IGCF will create a pipeline of youth leaders ready to take on the challenges of the future.

Creating a Youth-Centered Knowledge Hub: IGCF will serve as a resource for young leaders by providing access to high-quality research, data, and insights on key development and security issues. This knowledge hub will be a central space for collaboration, learning, and innovation, where youth can access tools to shape their communities and the world.