The GIGA is an independent social science research institute based in Hamburg, Germany. Their mission is to analyse political, social, and economic developments in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, as well as global issues. As a member of the Leibniz Association, they are committed to the Leibniz principle of “theoria cum praxi”: science for the benefit of society
Contact details
- Website:
- https://www.giga-hamburg.de/en
- Address:
- Neuer Jungfernstieg 21 20354 Hamburg Germany
- Country:
- Germany
- Sub-region:
- Western Europe
Areas of focus
Topics of research
Geographics of focus
Global
Operating languages
English
, German
Organisation details
Business model
Other
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Year founded
1964
Age (years)
German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien
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Founded by
Founders: The GIGA is jointly funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg (Ministry of Science, Research, Equalities and Districts), and the other federal states.
Founder gender: Other entities
Founder gender: Other entities
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Prof. Dr. Sabine Kurtenbach
Leader gender: Female Leader(s) (2024): N/A
Leader gender: N/A Leader(s) (2023): N/A
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Staff size
2025
German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien
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2024
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2022
German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien
% Female staff
2025
German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien
Germany average
Global average
2024
German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien
2022
German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien
% Female researchers
2022
German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien
Germany average
Global average
2021
German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien
2020
German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien
Organisational performance
Publications
2024
German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien
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2023
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2021
German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien
Financials
2021
German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien
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2020
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2019
German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien
Social
Likes (2023)
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Likes (2022)
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Likes (2021)
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Followers (2025)
German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien
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Followers (2024)
German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien
Followers (2022)
German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien
Subscribers (2025)
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Subscribers (2024)
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Subscribers (2023)
German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien
Subscribers (2019)
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Followers (2025)
German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien
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Followers (2021)
German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien
Followers (2025)
German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien
Germany average
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Followers (2024)
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Followers (2022)
German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien
Data notes
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updated: 10/03/2025
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