Global Governance Institute
The Global Governance Institute (GGI) is an independent, non-profit think tank based in Brussels. Since 2010 GGI has brought together policy-makers, scholars and practitioners from the world’s leading institutions in order to devise, strengthen and improve forward-looking approaches to global governance.
Our mission is to promote comprehensive research, cutting- edge analysis and innovative advice on core policy issues, informed by a truly global perspective. This also includes raising awareness about major challenges of global governance among the general public.
Our vision is a more equitable, peaceful and sustainable global order based on effective but accountable international organizations, the global rule of law and the empowerment of the individual across borders and cultures. GGI places particular emphasis on the improvement of the United Nations system and its mutual reinforcement with strong regional organisations.
Team
Joachim A. Koops – Chair of the Board
Joachim Koops is the Founding Director and Chair of the Board of the Global Governance Institute. He has 20 years of experience as a consultant, policy advisor and scholar in the field of peace and security, diplomacy, global governance and higher education management. He has led and implemented multiple projects for the United Nations Department of Peace Operations, the European Parliament, the French and German Ministries of Defence as well as various national and international research funding bodies. He has also served in leadership positions at University research institutes (Free University of Brussels and Leiden University), international associations (EUniWell, Una Europa and the Coimbra Group) and think tank boards (ICCT and ISPK) dealing with policy issues at the intersection of security, democracy and global governance.