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GENTE is committed to connecting people and planet for a brighter future in Equatorial Guinea. Learn about GENTE's history.

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The GENTE Scholars Program is expanding access to academic and professional opportunities for Equatoguinean citizens. Pictured: Demetrio Bocuma Meñe from Bioko speaks at a workshop in the Gran Caldera while completing his PhD in Environmental Science at Drexel University. After graduating in 2016, Dr. Bocuma Meñe joined the UNDP as national expert in socioeconomics, environmental legislation, and finances. Learn about the GENTE Scholars Program.

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The GENTE Environmental Stewardship Jobs Program is fostering the next generation of environmental stewards in Equatorial Guinea by cultivating sustainable employment opportunities. Pictured: BBPP National Manager David Montgomery stands with Juana Ehopé Posa, longtime collaborator and employee of the Ureca Nature Center (UNC). Learn about the Environmental Stewardship Jobs Program.

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Drexel University and the National University of Equatorial Guinea (UNGE) have long facilitated opportunities for academic exchange across borders. Pictured: Students from a Drexel Study Abroad trip to Bioko Island share smiles. Learn about global opportunities for biological sciences majors.

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Equatorial Guinea is a biodiversity treasure that has the potential to rival even the most sought-after ecotourism destinations. GENTE is working to build a strong hospitality and nature-based tourism industry to diversify the country’s petroleum-based economy. Learn about the Environmental Stewardship Jobs Program.

The Guinea Ecuatorial - Naturaleza, Turismo y Educación (GENTE) Consortium

The GENTE Consortium is a network of universities and research institutes that advances solutions in education, environmental conservation, and public health for the benefit of the people of Equatorial Guinea. By leveraging the expertise of partner organizations, GENTE aims to increase national human capacity, protect the country’s rich biodiversity, and build a more resilient health system. Together, these objectives will drive sustainable growth in Equatorial Guinea.

Pronunciation of "GENTE"

Gente means "people" in Spanish.

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A Cross-Border Partnership

GENTE’s founding partners, Drexel University and the National University of Equatorial Guinea (UNGE), have collaborated for over twenty years to advance research and academic exchange. Together with the consortium’s growing network, these universities are increasing the scale and scope of their activities to build local capacity in Equatorial Guinea.

Map highlighting the location of Drexel and of Equatorial Guinea.
Map highlighting the location of Drexel and of Equatorial Guinea.