Welcome to the Geneva Centre on Knowledge Governance
Promoting information justice and knowledge equity within and between countries.
The Geneva Centre on Knowledge Governance conducts research and provides technical assistance and teaching from offices in the heart of International Geneva. Our work promotes information justice and knowledge equity within and between countries. The Centre coordinates a network of scholars and research institutes around the world and we provide support to government delegations and non-governmental organisations.
Our current focus areas include:
- AI and computational research
- Traditional knowledge governance
- Access to knowledge for education, research, and cultural heritage
- Recognition and remuneration of authors and other creators
- Medical innovation and access
We publish a blog, a series of research papers, an online learning course and videos, and we host public events.
Upcoming Centre Events
18
May
29
Sep
To see which of our events and courses are open for booking or applications, please click here:
Knowledge Bites
Centre News

Following upcoming WIPO Committees? Here’s what you need to know.
Luca Schirru and Knowledge Gov Editors
23 February, 2026

Time for an IP Reset to Protect Health, Education, Creativity and Traditional Knowledge?
Ben Cashdan
18 December, 2025

Centre Launches with Top Thinkers; Video available.
Ben Cashdan
14 December, 2025

Centre Announces New Advisory Board, Fellows and Faculty Advisors
Knowledge Gov Editors
14 December, 2025




