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A joint undertaking by CIGI and Makerere University, the Africa Initiative is a multi-year, donor-supported program, with three components: a research program, an exchange program and online portal.
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CIGI DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
A prolific author and authoritative voice in the study of global governance, Andrew F. Cooper is a CIGI distinguished fellow and one of the Centre's longest-serving experts.
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Trevor Findlay is a CIGI senior fellow, and the William and Jeanie Barton Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University in Ottawa.
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A CIGI senior fellow and associate professor at the University of Waterloo, Bessma Momani's research and commentary focuses on economics and foreign policy in the Middle East.
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CIGI Senior Visiting Fellow
A CIGI Senior Visiting Fellow and award-winning journalist, Paul Blustein has written extensively about international economics, trade and financial crises.
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Addressing the need for sustainable and balanced economic growth, the Global Economy program (including the G20 working group) is a central area of CIGI expertise.
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CIGI Senior Visiting Fellow
Manmohan Agarwal is a CIGI visiting fellow, and was previously the Dean of the School of International Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Dehli.
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The Environment and Energy program at CIGI focuses on governance issues related to climate change, sustainable economics, alternative energy, and agriculture and food security.
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CIGI's Global Development program emphasizes the importance of systemic coherence and shared responsibility for overcoming global challenges to equitable growth and sustainable development.
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CIGI DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
An accomplished politician, diplomat, academic and public policy expert, Jorge Heine is a CIGI distinguished fellow and chair of global governance at the BSIA.
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Thomas A. Bernes joined CIGI as executive director in 2009, following a distinguished career in the Canadian public service and at leading international economic institutions.
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CIGI DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
A former senior deputy governor at the Bank of Canada, Paul Jenkins is a CIGI distinguished fellow whose research focuses on international policy coordination and financial stability.
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CIGI DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
Paul Heinbecker is a CIGI distinguished fellow and a former Canadian ambassador to Germany and the United Nations.
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CIGI Chair of Global Systems
Thomas Homer-Dixon is the CIGI chair of global systems at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, and a professor at the University of Waterloo.
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CIGI Chair in International Political Economy
Eric Helleiner is CIGI chair in international political economy at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and professor at the University of Waterloo.
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CIGI conducts an active program of research, policy analysis, conferences and workshops on G20 challenges and issues, cutting across several research program themes.