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The Global Association of Economics Education (GAEE) is a student-led international NGO founded in 2017 to promote economic education, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship incubation for students in developing countries and marginalized communities. With over 1500+ members, GAEE has a presence in ten countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
We are a student-led non-governmental not-for-profit organization providing a full-spectrum platform to empower students with Economics Education, Financial Literacy, and Entrepreneurship Incubation.
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Of students, By students, For students.
Started as a small group of passionate economics students who wanted to educate their peers on this amazing subject, GAEE has grown to become a global organization providing students in developing countries and marginalized communities with world-class learning and development opportunities through the platform of economics literacy.
GAEE is officially recognized as the SDG Action No. 36897 by the United Nations.
World-class Learning Materials
GAEE develops our innovative curriculum based on the Rice University OpenStax, HSFPP, CEE’s K12, CORE, RE, and Financial Times SSI and tailored it to the local needs of our chapters with an emphasis on real-life application and a heterodox approach.
Multiple Leadership Opportunities
Whether you are an aspiring economist, a political science student, or a software developer, our tight-knit network across ten countries always offers you the opportunity to apply your talent into our student-led movement!
Mix & Match! Be experimental
From in-person learning through our chapter network and distant learning through webinars and our mobile app to Training-of-Trainer workshops, academic conferences, and essay competitions, there’s always something for you at GAEE.
Active and Fast-Growing Network
Since 2017, GAEE has turned into a global nonprofit with 1500+ members across 8 countries. Our ambitious GAEE’s Silk Road Program for Southeast Asia and the #GAEEforAsia campaign has been recognized as an SDG Action by the United Nations.
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“GAEE has worked to transform the conventional curriculum into engaging and interactive learning activities that appeal to everyone—not just those looking for economic priesthood.”
“Despite the pandemic, GAEE’s network of 1,500 plus student members is continuously promoting economics education and personal finance for students living in developing countries and marginalized communities.”
“The student group GAEE came to the spotlight earlier this year with the launch of the #GAEEforAsia campaign despite the advent of the coronavirus pandemic in the region.”
Recent Activities
GAEE expands to 28 colleges in the United Kingdom
The Global Association of Economics Education of the United Kingdom (GAEE UK), since its inception last year, has expanded its chapter network to over 28 colleges in the country. With over four hundred members, this impressive achievement despite the pandemic makes...
GAEE North India launches “Month of Microfinance” in 6 colleges
From October 20th to November 20th, despite the advent of the pandemic, the Global Association of Economics Education's regional division in North India (GAEE North India) has launched its signature Month of Microfinance across six college chapters in North India....
GAEE and UChicago KSO announced winners of IT Business essay contest
The Global Association of Economics Education (GAEE) is pleased to announce the winners of our "2020 Business Economics & Information Technology Essay Contest" hosted in partnership with the KSO from the University of Chicago. The competition was honored to have...
#GAEEforAsia recognized as #SDGACTION36897 by the United Nations
The Global Association of Economics Education (GAEE) is pleased to share that our latest campaign #GAEEforAsia has been recognized by the United Nations as a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). The initiative is listed as #SDGACTION36897 in the official agenda of the...
GAEE and YFNKD launches essay contest on North Korean economy with support from the Ministry of Unification
The Global Association of Economics Education (GAEE) is pleased to announce the commencement of the essay contest on the democratization of North Korea's economy, hosted in partnership with the NGO Youth Forum of North Korea Democratization (YFNKD). The competition is...
#GAEEforAsia campaign launched amidst the pandemic
The Global Association of Economics Education (GAEE) is pleased to announce the flagship campaign '#GAEEforAsia, a spinoff of the highly acclaimed 'GAEE's Silk Road Plan' launched last year. The campaign has been "carefully designed to fit with the landscape of...
GAEE and ROX Gaming to launch the 2020 E-Sports Industry Business Case Contest
The Seoul-based branch of the Global Association of Economics Education (GAEE Seoul) and ROX Gaming are excited to launch the 2020 E-Sports Industry Business Contest. This is an opportunity for Korean students to put their creative thoughts into real-world work,...
GAEE’s Statement on Racism and Inequity
Dear GAEE Community, There is a sorrow profoundly rooted in the conscience of our world and in the hearts of millions right now. As a community, we must stand up for each other and acknowledge the terror and indignation rightly ignited by the senseless killing of...
GAEE Pacific Gathering 2020 Cancellation Statement
To whom it may concern, On behalf of the Global Association of Economics Education (GAEE), we would like to thank you for your interest and support for the Pacific Gathering 2020 of our GAEE Chapters in North America, Southeast Asia, and East Asia. Modeled after the...
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GAEE is a non-governmental not-for-profit organization recognized as a member of the World Economics Association and in partnership with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs through the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Action no. 36897.
We are committed to the promotion of economics education, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship incubation for students in developing countries and marginalized communities. GAEE does not provide financial nor commercial services.
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