Our Mission
Louisiana Global Leadership Exchange
Culture. Connection. Commerce.
Advancing Cultural Connection into Global Opportunity.
Convened by Louisiana's elected officials, the Louisiana Global Leadership Exchange connects Louisiana's public and private sectors with decision-makers across Africa and the African diaspora to identify mutual priorities and advance them into commerce.
LGLE is a program of the Small Town Arts and Festivals Foundation (S.T.A.F.F.), a Louisiana 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Our Vision
Advancing Cultural Connection into Global Opportunity.
Culture creates the point of connection. The Exchange brings the right people together to identify where shared priorities can support continued commercial and institutional engagement.
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Culture
Louisiana's people, music, cuisine and traditions share deep roots with Africa and the African diaspora. The Exchange begins with that shared heritage.
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Connection
French is a shared language between Louisiana and much of Africa. Louisiana's French and Creole heritage, carried forward through its Cajun and Creole communities and through CODOFIL, links the state to the Francophone nations of Africa and the diaspora. The Exchange uses that common language to bring Louisiana's leaders together with their counterparts across the Francophone world.
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Commerce
Participants identify mutual priorities in energy, agriculture, trade, investment, education, tourism and the creative sector, and work to turn them into partnerships and business.
Participation
Participation is by invitation.
To request an invitation, complete the Request Invite form.