Ten major global challenges are expected to drive international governance policy research over the next five years, a broad consultation with stakeholders indicates. In a new CIGI commentary, Vice President of Research David Dewitt and Program Manager Hayley Avery explore how some of these challenges could shape the think tank’s research trajectory in the coming years.
April 7, 2015
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Ten major global challenges are expected to drive international governance policy research over the next five years, a broad consultation with stakeholders indicates. In a new CIGI commentary, Vice President of Research David Dewitt and Program Manager Hayley Avery explore how some of these challenges could shape the think tank’s research trajectory in the coming years.

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