Regional Programs

Open for Business runs regional programmes in Central and Eastern Europe, East Africa, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia. All our programmes start with us conducting research and developing an economic case for LGBTQ+ inclusion report looking at specific geographic economies. We work with Programme Advisory Boards made up of local leaders from business, civil society, and government to contextualize our evidence and findings and make them as impactful as possible. Most importantly, our programmes convene businesses, civil society, and government building bridges with the economic case and ensuring the data is being used and operationalised throughout the regions where we work.

Global Engagement

Open for Business advances the economic case for LGBTQ+ inclusion through strategic engagement with influential global platforms and institutions. We present compelling evidence to decision-makers at organisations like the World Bank, World Trade Organization, European Union, World Economic Forum, and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, demonstrating how LGBTQ+ inclusion drives economic growth and business success.

Through comprehensive research and strategic engagement programmes, we connect LGBTQ+ inclusion to fundamental economic drivers, including innovation capacity, entrepreneurial dynamism, and social mobility. Our research serves as a foundation to bring together senior leaders from business, government, and civil society, fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration that positions inclusion as a cornerstone of economic prosperity. This research-driven approach enables us to build a robust economic case that resonates with global stakeholders and catalyses positive change.