What is the Global Excellent Community Program (GXCP)?
The Global Excellent Community Program (GXCP) is tailored to seamlessly partner with local governments, serving as a catalyst for community empowerment, fostering the growth of local business, and forging vital connections among regional resources. Through structured collaboration frameworks and data-informed development strategies, GXCP helps cities, towns, and regions design initiatives that improve quality of life, economic resilience, and social inclusion.
GXCP-certified community programs demonstrate strong governance, active citizen engagement, and measurable progress in areas such as local entrepreneurship, public services, education, culture, and sustainability. The designation reflects a community’s commitment to long-term development and integrated planning that benefits residents, businesses, and public stakeholders alike.
Purpose of the GXCP Program
The GXCP initiative was created to support local governments and community leaders in building stronger, more connected, and future-ready communities. Its core purposes include:
- Empowering local communities through structured, outcome-driven development programs
- Strengthening collaboration between government, businesses, schools, and civic groups
- Encouraging policies and projects that enhance livability and social cohesion
- Supporting the growth of local businesses and entrepreneurial ecosystems
- Promoting sustainable, inclusive community planning and resource allocation
- Providing a global benchmark for community-level excellence and innovation
By recognizing high-performing community initiatives, GXCP helps local governments showcase their achievements, attract partnerships, and inspire further investment in regional development.
GXCP Evaluation Criteria
To earn GXCP recognition, community programs are assessed across several key dimensions of local development and governance:
- Community Governance & Participation – Transparency, stakeholder engagement, citizen involvement, and inclusive decision-making
- Local Economic Development – Support for small and medium businesses, entrepreneurship, job creation, and economic diversification
- Public Services & Infrastructure – Accessibility, quality, and effectiveness of essential services and community facilities
- Social Inclusion & Well-being – Programs addressing equality, education, health, culture, and vulnerable populations
- Sustainability & Environmental Stewardship – Environmental protection, green initiatives, and responsible resource management
- Innovation & Measurable Impact – Use of data, pilot projects, and clearly demonstrated outcomes for the community
These criteria ensure that GXCP-certified communities not only implement projects, but also achieve meaningful, measurable improvements for their residents and local stakeholders.
Global Impact of GXCP-Certified Communities
GXCP-certified communities contribute to a growing global movement focused on building resilient, vibrant, and inclusive local ecosystems. Their broader impact includes:
- Providing real-world models for effective local governance and community development
- Strengthening local economies through support for businesses and entrepreneurs
- Improving quality of life through better services, environments, and public spaces
- Encouraging cross-region collaboration and knowledge sharing among municipalities
- Demonstrating how local initiatives can align with national and global development goals
- Inspiring other communities to adopt evidence-based, people-centered planning
As cities and regions face rapid social, economic, and environmental change, GXCP-certified communities stand out as examples of how local leadership, collaboration, and strategic action can create lasting, positive transformation at the community level.