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
Topics of research
Geographics of focus
Africa
Operating languages
English
Organisation details
Business model
University institute/center
Institutional affiliations
University
Year founded
2013
Age (years)
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Founded by
Founders: N/A
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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
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2024): Chris Nshimbi
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2023): Chris Nshimbi
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
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South Africa average
Global average
2024
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2023
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% Female staff
2025
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South Africa average
Global average
2024
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2023
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% Female researchers
2025
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South Africa average
Global average
2024
Center for the Study of Governance Innovation
2021
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Subscribers (2025)
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Data notes
Last
updated: 24/03/2025
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