The Institute for Open Society Studies (INFOGES) is a non-profit think-and-do tank based in Duisburg, Germany. It is dedicated to fostering an open, inclusive, and just society. The institute specialises in applied social research, citizen science, and participatory methods that directly involve communities in research processes. Its work focuses on themes such as democracy, social cohesion, participation, and the inclusion of post-migrant perspectives.
Contact details
- Website:
- https://infoges.org/de/
- Address:
- Franz-Haniel-Platz 1a, 47119 Duisburg, Germany
- Country:
- Germany
- Sub-region:
- Western Europe
Areas of focus
Topics of research
Geographics of focus
Germany (with a primary focus on North Rhine-Westphalia and Duisburg)
Operating languages
English
, German
Organisation details
Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
Network
Year founded
2022
Age (years)
Institut für offene Gesellschaftsstudien Duisburg (INFOGES) gGmbH
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Founded by
Founders: Harun Akgün
Founder gender: All male
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Harun Akgün
Leader gender: Male
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
Institut für offene Gesellschaftsstudien Duisburg (INFOGES) gGmbH
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% Female staff
2025
Institut für offene Gesellschaftsstudien Duisburg (INFOGES) gGmbH
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% Female researchers
2025
Institut für offene Gesellschaftsstudien Duisburg (INFOGES) gGmbH
Germany average
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Organisational performance
Publications
2024
Institut für offene Gesellschaftsstudien Duisburg (INFOGES) gGmbH
Germany average
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Social
Twitter
Followers (2025)
Institut für offene Gesellschaftsstudien Duisburg (INFOGES) gGmbH
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Instagram
Followers (2025)
Institut für offene Gesellschaftsstudien Duisburg (INFOGES) gGmbH
Germany average
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Followers (2025)
Institut für offene Gesellschaftsstudien Duisburg (INFOGES) gGmbH
Germany average
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Data notes
Last
updated: 14/11/2025
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