Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
CIGI (Centre for International Governance Innovation) is a non-partisan think tank focusing on global governance issues. Explore their research and insights on international relations, digital governance, and economic policy at cigionline.org. Enhance your understanding of critical global challenges with CIGI’s evidence-based analyses and policy recommendations.
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OVERVIEW
CIGI (Centre for International Governance Innovation) is a prominent independent think tank, based in Canada, dedicated to advancing innovative solutions for global governance challenges. The organization’s main focus is on conducting research and providing policy analysis in various areas of international governance, with a commitment to fostering collaboration between academic, governmental, and private sector stakeholders.
CIGI’s key goals revolve around generating insights and policy recommendations that contribute to informed decision-making on critical global issues. The organisation emphasises evidence-based research to address challenges related to international relations, digital governance, economic policy, and other pressing topics on the global agenda.
Structured as a non-partisan institution, CIGI operates through a network of interdisciplinary experts and researchers. The organisation’s collaborative approach involves engaging with policymakers, scholars, and practitioners to develop pragmatic solutions and influence policy outcomes.
In the context of sustainable finance, CIGI contributes to the discourse by examining the intersection of finance, economic policy, and sustainability. While not exclusively focused on sustainable finance, CIGI’s research may touch upon topics related to responsible investment, climate finance, and the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into financial decision-making.
CIGI provides valuable resources for policymakers, researchers, and the public. The organisation’s research outputs include policy papers, reports, and articles that delve into a wide range of global governance issues. These resources aim to inform and shape public discourse, offering evidence-based perspectives on issues such as trade, cybersecurity, digital governance, and international economic policy.
Furthermore, CIGI hosts events, conferences, and forums that facilitate discussions among thought leaders, policymakers, and practitioners. This allows for the exchange of ideas and the exploration of collaborative solutions to complex global challenges.
MISSION STATEMENT
CIGI aims to deliver independent world-leading research and analysis to influence policy on cutting-edge issues that intersect transformative technologies and governance.
FUNDING SOURCES
The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) is an independent, non-partisan think tank that is committed to promoting openness and accountability in the disclosure of its funding. CIGI believes it can best fulfill its mandate through a broad base of support from various sources that fund both operating costs and specific projects.
CIGI is grateful for the support it has received from core funders, including the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, and the City of Waterloo, that have made a material contribution to the sustainability of the organization. CIGI is also deeply thankful for supporters that have made significant financial and/or in-kind contributions to CIGI’s work over the years.
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Investment treaties as catalysts for technology transfer in Africa
Digital Policy Hub
Preparing for next-generation information warfare with generative AI
Toward a G20 framework for artificial intelligence in the workplace
