About us

Today’s world faces increasingly complex problems that call for improved analysis, practical training, and informed decisions. International affairs involve not only government officials, but numerous stakeholders, all active in the evolving multilateral environment. Interactions between states, among states and international organizations (IOs) or within IOs, interactions between the private and public sectors or interactions among non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and between NGOs and states are at the core of international governance.

A Unique Mission

The Centre for International Governance is a key entity of the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies. Its mission is to enhance the capacity of stakeholders to function at regional and international levels. The Centre focuses its unique expertise in two areas: training and institutional development, and multi-stakeholder facilitation dialogues. The Centre’s activities are designed for professionals from the public and private sectors as well as civil society. They take place in Geneva and throughout the world.

A Unique Location

The Centre is located in the heart of International Geneva. This unique community is home to 22 international organisations, 206 diplomatic missions, 250 NGOs and over 120 multinational corporations. Thanks to its location, the Centre for International Governance has its finger on the pulse of current multilateral, multi-stakeholder dynamics.