IIAS is developing the IIAS Governance Index to offer a global reference for understanding how public institutions perform and where progress is needed. Drawing on the Institute’s international network and commitment to better governance, the initiative aims to support informed public debate and reform by helping researchers and practitioners assess institutional performance.

Participants at the IASIA 2026 Conference in Athens will have an opportunity to explore the thinking behind the Index during a dedicated session introducing its overall logic and selected methodological choices. This early preview will prepare the ground for the presentation of the complete methodology, findings and country comparisons at the IIAS 2026 Conference in Seoul.

Marco De la Cruz, IIAS Scientific Director, explained the ambition behind the project:

“With the IIAS Governance Index, we want to offer a trusted global reference for understanding how public institutions perform and where progress is needed. It can support better-informed debate and reform; for IIAS, it provides a flagship initiative that brings together our international network and commitment to better governance. Developed under the vision and leadership of President Srinivas, with the support and direction of Sofiane Sahraoui, the Index is a shared institutional project for IIAS.”

Further details about the Athens session will be shared soon.

Stay tuned.