OUR APPROACH
Global Reach and Partnerships
Our institute operates with a global mindset, establishing meaningful collaborations across borders to create educational and trade-based opportunities.
We leverage our partners, business and government leaders, educators, and trade experts unparalleled global networks to provide impactful learning programs, promote trade policy advocacy, and develop initiatives that bridge the wealth gap in frontier and emerging markets. Through these collaborations, we empower a new generation of global thinkers and business leaders to drive sustainable growth.
Get Involved: Be a Catalyst for Change
We invite businesses, individuals, and institutions to join us in shaping the future of global business diplomacy, trade education, policy, and social entrepreneurship. Your involvement can create lasting change by contributing financial resources, volunteering expertise, or advocating for progressive trade policies, such as free and fair trade agreements.
Together, we can unlock new profitable trade opportunities, promote economic development, and foster global Business for Peace through equitable trade practices.
Our Tool for Driving Change
Leadership for a Changing World
The Institute prepares leaders to build trust, strengthen economies, and create collaborative solutions through:
Cross-border Intelligence
Diplomatic Negotiation
Trade & Economic Statecraft
Ethical Decision-making
Social Enterprise & Impact
There is a critical need for institutions that can convene diverse stakeholders, provide rigorous training, and foster collaborative solutions. The Institute is uniquely positioned to meet this need.
Our Programs
Global Leadership Fellowship
A year-long fellowship for emerging leaders across business, government, academia, and civil society.
Components include:
- Executive seminars led by global practitioners
- Immersive diplomacy simulations
- Trade and investment case studies
- Mentorship from senior fellows and global advisors
Business Diplomacy & Economic Statecraft Labs
Hands‑on labs that equip leaders with tools to navigate global markets, trade policy, and cross‑border negotiations.
Business Diplomacy & Economic Statecraft Labs
Hands‑on labs that equip leaders with tools to navigate global markets, trade policy, and cross‑border negotiations.
High Trust Partnership Convenings
Quarterly convenings hosted in Indianapolis, Washington, DC, and select global hubs. These convenings bring together:
- Government officials
- Corporate executives
- Philanthropic leaders
- International institutions
Global Impact Research Collaborative
A research initiative producing actionable insights on:
- The New Trade Order
- Global supply chain resilience
- Peace‑through‑commerce strategies
- Inclusive economic development
Our Five-Year Goals
Pillars of Impact
Dr. Toby Malichi Institute for Global Impact works across five critical impact initiatives to catalyze transformational change and transform lives:
Trade Education
Equipping leaders with practical knowledge of global commerce, economic statecraft, and market access.
Global Leadership Development
Cultivating ethical, resilient, and globally minded leaders prepared to navigate complexity.
Business for Peace
Advancing peace through inclusive economic growth and responsible entrepreneurship.
Impact Investing
Mobilizing capital toward enterprises that generate measurable social and economic value.
Global Business Diplomacy
Strengthening cross‑border relationships that foster trust, collaboration, and shared prosperity.