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How do you select case studies for inclusion? Will the methodology change over time?
Cases are selected based on several criteria: • Relevance: Alignment with our core governance demands (see question 4). • Novelty: Presence of innovative features (see…
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How do you identify a feature as innovative?
A feature is innovative if it represents a novel approach to coordination, authority, or resource mobilization in its context. This can be a unique application…
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Do you include unsuccessful or incomplete governance innovations? If so, why?
Yes. Studying partial or failed innovations provides insights into constraints, trade-offs, and adaptation strategies. This helps practitioners and scholars understand the experimentation process inherent in…
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How do you assess if a governance model is transferable to other contexts?
GGI evaluates transferability by examining institutional, cultural, legal, and political conditions. We focus on identifying principles and structures that can be adapted to new contexts,…
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What sources and evidence support your case studies?
GGI draws on primary documents (treaties, charters, reports), peer-reviewed research, and expert interviews. Triangulation ensures accuracy in documenting institutional design, operation, and novelty. Where feasible,…