Club of Madrid

What Club of Madrid does

Club de Madrid (legally World Leadership Alliance Club de Madrid) is a non-partisan international non-profit headquartered in Madrid, Spain, operating since 2002 as the world's largest forum of democratic former Presidents and Prime Ministers, with a membership of over 130 former Heads of State and Government from more than 70 countries — including Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, former UN Special Envoys, and the first female heads of state and government. Its core product is convening authority: it organizes Annual Policy Dialogues, Policy Labs, the Imperial Springs International Forum (ISIF), and targeted country missions to support democratic transitions, and it publishes policy recommendations that are fed directly into multilateral forums such as the UN General Assembly, G7/G20 side events, COP, the Commission on the Status of Women, and the International Conference on Financing for Development. The organization maintains programmatic initiatives beyond convening, including the Shared Societies Project, the WYDE Civic Engagement Network of Young Decision-Makers, the LEAD Environmental Defenders Rights Project, the Ibero-American Network of Women in Politics, and the recently launched Global Commission on Democracy and Multilateralism.

The organization's business model is structured around membership contributions from its 130+ Members, supplemented by institutional grants from foundations (Robert Bosch Stiftung, Ford Foundation, Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation), bilateral partners (Swiss FDFA), and supranational funders (the European Commission for the four-year WYDE program). It does not sell commercial products or services; pricing models are inapplicable. Its core "technology" is institutional — governance structures, member relationships, and forum access rather than software platforms. Underlying delivery relies on a Secretariat in Madrid of 11-50 staff executing programs, with reported headquarters at Calle Mayor 69. Geographic reach spans Europe, Ibero-America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa (Kenya mission, Africa Forward Summit 2026), and Asia-Pacific (China via ISIF).

Name

Club of Madrid

Legal name

WORLD LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE CLUB DE MADRID

Website

https://clubmadrid.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Club de Madrid is the world's largest forum of democratic former Presidents and Prime Ministers, with 130+ members from over 70 countries. It strengthens democratic governance through annual policy dialogues, country missions, and programs serving governments, multilateral institutions, and civil society.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Contributions: Club de Madrid is funded through membership contributions from its 130+ former Heads of State and Government Members, along with partnerships and institutional collaborations.
2. Institutional Partnerships and Grants: The organization receives support from institutional partners including foundations (such as Robert Bosch Stiftung), government agencies, and international organizations for specific programmatic initiatives.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Club of Madrid is an independent, non-profit international organization founded in 2001 in Madrid, Spain, that serves as the world's largest forum of democratic former Presidents and Prime Ministers. Its core offering is the convening and management of a 130-plus-member network of former heads of state and government from over 70 countries to produce policy advice, run thematic programs on democratic governance, social inclusion, youth empowerment, women's political leadership, and environmental defender rights, and engage with multilateral institutions.

Product overview

Club de Madrid operates as a policy and advocacy organization rather than a commercial product company. Its offerings consist of programs and initiatives focused on strengthening democratic governance, multilateral cooperation, and social inclusion. The core programs include Annual Policy Dialogues, Policy Labs, and the Shared Societies Project, complemented by specialized initiatives such as the WYDE Youth Network, LEAD Environmental Defenders Initiative, Global Commission on Democracy and Multilateralism, and the Ibero-American Network of Women in Politics. These programs work together to advance the organization's mission of promoting democratic values and effective leadership through dialogue, advocacy, and policy recommendations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Policy Dialogues
• Policy Labs
• Women and Youth in Democracy (WYDE) Civic Engagement Network
• LEAD Initiative on Environmental Defenders' Rights
• Global Commission on Democracy and Multilateralism
• Education for Shared Societies
• Shared Societies Project
• Ibero-American Network of Women in Politics
• Imperial Springs International Forum

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully convened Global Commission on Democracy and Multilateralism with partners including Robert Bosch Stiftung, International IDEA, European Democracy Hub, Open Government Partnership
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Ibero-American General Secretariat (SEGIB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Collaboration between Club de Madrid and SEGIB on strategic reflection about Ibero-America's role in global governance. SEGIB Secretary General Andrés Allamand opened the 'Looking Toward Ibero-America' seminar. The partnership addresses transformations in financial architecture, Pact for the Future implementation, and climate negotiations.
• ICRICT (Independent Commission for the Reform of International Corporate Taxation)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Co-hosted high-level discussion on wealth inequality and democracy with Club de Madrid at Global Progressive Mobilisation 2026 in Barcelona.
• Oxfam InternationalsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Partner in addressing extreme wealth inequality and its threat to democratic governance at Global Progressive Mobilisation 2026.
• Global Democracy CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Coalition partner including International IDEA, United Cities and Local Governments, and Political Watch working on rethinking democracy support in a changing global context.
• Robert Bosch StiftungcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Key strategic partner in the Global Commission on Democracy and Multilateralism. Robert Bosch Stiftung collaborates with Club de Madrid on advancing practical and politically grounded proposals to strengthen democracy and multilateral cooperation.
• International IDEAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Partner in the Global Commission on Democracy and Multilateralism, working to advance practical solutions strengthening democracy and multilateral cooperation at a time when both face increasing pressure.
• European Democracy HubsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Collaborative partner in the Global Commission on Democracy and Multilateralism, contributing expertise on democratic governance in Europe.
• Open Government PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Strategic partner in the Global Commission on Democracy and Multilateralism, bringing global governance expertise and multi-stakeholder perspectives.
• Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) SwitzerlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Host partner for the Global Commission on Democracy and Multilateralism meeting in Geneva. Switzerland provides institutional support as a longstanding champion of democracy and multilateral cooperation.
• Leir Institute for Migration and Human Security (Tufts University)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Collaborated on policy report 'Overcoming Misinformation about Migration and Migrants' examining the positive impact of migration on economy and social development, launched at Summit of Global Forum on Migration and Development.
• UN Women Latin America and CaribbeancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Developed the Ibero-American Network of Women in Politics in partnership with UN Women to strengthen women's leadership, promote parity democracies, and advance gender equality across the Ibero-American region.
• United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration on Escazú Agreement accession and protection of environmental human rights defenders. Club de Madrid joined efforts with ECLAC to support Latin American and Caribbean countries in ratifying the regional treaty guaranteeing access to information, participation in decision-making, and protection of environmental defenders.
• UN WomencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaborated on Guatemala mission to support women's political participation and human rights, along with the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
• Alliance for the Escazú AgreementsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership emphasizing the critical importance of ratifying the Escazú Agreement for environmental democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Common PurposesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Joint forces to support emerging leaders around the world, combining leadership development with democratic governance expertise.
• Calouste Gulbenkian FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Partner in organizing the 'Education for Shared Societies' Policy Dialogue in Lisbon, Portugal in 2018, held under the High Patronage of the President of Portugal.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Elders: Independent group of global leaders founded by Nelson Mandela that convenes elder statesmen and women to advocate for peace, justice, and human rights. Closely comparable as a membership organization of high-profile former leaders driving global advocacy.
• National Endowment for Democracy: U.S.-based nonprofit that funds civil society projects promoting democratic rights and institutions worldwide. Comparable as a democracy-focused peer organization providing expertise, grants, and convening on democratic transition support.
• Club of Rome: Independent organization of leading scientists, economists, and policymakers addressing global challenges. Comparable as an elite, membership-style forum of senior experts producing global policy recommendations.
• Open Government Partnership: Multi-stakeholder initiative of governments and civil society advancing transparent, accountable, and responsive governance. Directly comparable as a strategic partner of Club de Madrid working on democratic governance reforms globally.
• International IDEA: Intergovernmental organization supporting democracy worldwide through research, capacity building, and policy advice. Comparable as a peer in the democracy support ecosystem and a direct collaborator with Club de Madrid on the Global Commission on Democracy and Multilateralism.

Regional players

• Inter-Parliamentary Union: International organization of national parliaments focused on democracy, human rights, and multilateral cooperation. Comparable as a multilateral forum working on democratic governance, though structured around sitting parliamentarians rather than former leaders.

Broad incumbents

• Chatham House: Royal Institute of International Affairs, a leading international affairs think tank producing independent research and convening senior policymakers. Comparable as a broader, established institution in the international governance and policy dialogue space.
• World Economic Forum: International organization for public-private cooperation convening political, business, and civil society leaders. Comparable as a global convening platform engaging heads of state and senior leaders on multilateral issues.
• Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Global think tank conducting research and engaging policymakers on international affairs and democracy. Comparable as an established policy and convening institution operating in the democracy and governance space.
• Munich Security Conference: Annual gathering of senior decision-makers on security and foreign policy. Comparable as a high-level convening forum that brings together former and current heads of state and government.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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