Center for the Study of Governance Innovation

GovInn
Pretoria, South Africa

The Centre for the Study of Governance Innovation (GovInn) is the first research institution in Africa dedicated entirely to governance innovation.GovInn is an ‘innovation laboratory’ capable of generating new thinking about governance and development. It focuses on cutting-edge research, attracting innovators from all over the world.

Contact details

Website:
http://governanceinnovation.org/

Address:
University of the Western Cape, Robert Sobukwe Road, School of Government Building 7535 Bellville, Cape Town South Africa

Country:
South Africa

Sub-region:
Southern Africa

Areas of focus

Organisation details

Business model
University institute/center
Institutional affiliations
University
Year founded
2013
Age (years)
Center for the Study of Governance Innovation
 12
South Africa average
 29
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Prof Chris Shimbi
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2024): Chris Nshimbi
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): Chris Nshimbi
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
Center for the Study of Governance Innovation
 7
South Africa average
 28
Global average
 87
2024
Center for the Study of Governance Innovation
 10
2023
Center for the Study of Governance Innovation
 5
% Female staff
2025
Center for the Study of Governance Innovation
 42%
South Africa average
 51%
Global average
 50%
2024
Center for the Study of Governance Innovation
 30%
2023
Center for the Study of Governance Innovation
 0%
% Female researchers
2025
Center for the Study of Governance Innovation
 42%
South Africa average
 48%
Global average
 47%
2024
Center for the Study of Governance Innovation
 33%
2021
Center for the Study of Governance Innovation
 44%

Social

Likes (2023)
Center for the Study of Governance Innovation
 331
South Africa average
 17,874
Global average
 26,974
Likes (2022)
Center for the Study of Governance Innovation
 324
Likes (2021)
Center for the Study of Governance Innovation
 322
Followers (2025)
Center for the Study of Governance Innovation
 798
South Africa average
 11,626
Global average
 20,551
Followers (2024)
Center for the Study of Governance Innovation
 834
Followers (2022)
Center for the Study of Governance Innovation
 850
Subscribers (2025)
Center for the Study of Governance Innovation
 51
South Africa average
 4,595
Global average
 7,746
Subscribers (2024)
Center for the Study of Governance Innovation
 50
Subscribers (2023)
Center for the Study of Governance Innovation
 50
Followers (2025)
Center for the Study of Governance Innovation
 158
South Africa average
 33,258
Global average
 16,415
Followers (2024)
Center for the Study of Governance Innovation
 123
Followers (2022)
Center for the Study of Governance Innovation
 94

Data notes

Last updated: 24/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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