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
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Jun
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Sep
To see which of our events and courses are open for booking or applications, please click here:
Knowledge Bites
Centre News

Analysis of the Key Copyright Issues before WIPO
Ben Cashdan
13 May, 2026

A Season of Retreats: The Convening Power of the CKG
Ben Cashdan
30 April, 2026
A Scale of Tools for Copyright and AI Training Data?
Ben Cashdan
24 April, 2026

Time for an IP Reset for Health, Education, Creativity and TK?
Ben Cashdan
18 December, 2025





