Cases are selected based on several criteria:

• Relevance: Alignment with our core governance demands (see question 4).
• Novelty: Presence of innovative features (see questions 2 and 9)
• Illustrative Value: Potential for comparative insights and lessons transfer (see question 6)
• Diversity of Actors: Inclusion of different types of organizations (IGOs, NGOs, etc.). (See questions 1 and 3)

We include both successful and incomplete or experimental innovations to include the full range of institutional examples (Avant, Finnemore & Sell 2010). Our methodology evolves iteratively based on new evidence and expert feedback.