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What is “global governance” and who participates in it?
Global governance is the system of institutions, norms, and rules that coordinate collective action beyond the nation-state. This system isn’t a single, centralized authority, but…
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What counts as innovation in governance?
Innovation in governance involves arranging existing elements in new ways to reach a policy objective (Papin 2019). These elements can include rules, procedures, structures, mechanisms…
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Do you study regional, national, and subnational governance innovations?
Yes. While multilateralism—coordination among three or more states—is central (Keohane 1990; Ruggie 1992), global governance increasingly involves transnational and non-state actors (Barnett et al. 2021).…
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What governance areas does GGI focus on, and how are priorities chosen?
GGI focuses on areas where global governance gaps and needs are most urgent and where UN Member States have called for innovative reforms or solutions.…
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What do “models,” “mechanisms,” and “features” mean in governance?
These terms describe different aspects of a governance innovation. • A feature is a specific aspect of an institution or organization. Both models and mechanisms…
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What is institutional mimicry?
Institutional mimicry occurs when organizations adopt structures, rules, or procedures modeled on others, often for legitimacy, prestige, or perceived success (DiMaggio & Powell 1983). It…
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What are multilateral organizations?
Multilateral organizations are formal entities composed of three or more states with a permanent secretariat (Pevehouse & von Borzyskowski 2017). They are distinct from treaties…