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GIGA - Transfer of Knowledge
Transfer of Knowledge in Politics, Economy, and Society
The GIGA, in keeping with its ambitions as a research institute and think tank, conveys its research results through presentations at scientific forums, in the political and scientific communities, and in the public community in general. Alongside its primary task of publishing monographs, anthologies, and essays in specialist scientific journals (see GIGA Publications), GIGA also aims to share its research findings with the public, both through the media and by means of lectures given to political and economic decision makers.
To this end, GIGA representatives attend scientific conferences, conduct media interviews (see GIGA/GIGA scientific staff members in the media) and give presentations (see News Africa, News Asia, News Latin America, and News Middle East).
GIGA Forum
The "GIGA Forum" lecture series consists of scientific lectures given by GIGA researchers and researchers from other research institutions. The lectures are intended for a broad public. |
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The researchers highlight current developments in the regions of Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East or focus on new research results in the field of comparative area studies. |
GIGA Forum in review
Audio contributions, pictures and powerpoint-presentations |
GIGA Forum Berlin:
GIGA/GIGA academic staff in the media
- 2010 Soccer World Cup - A Boost for Africa? (Video)
Talkshow with Dr. Christian von Soest, GIGA Institute of African Affairs (Quadriga, Deutsche Welle TV, January 1, 2010)
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Scientific conferences
The active participation of the GIGA in both scientific conferences and in pertinent networks is an important means of disseminating the GIGA’s own scientific publications and encouraging crucial discussions within the scientific community. For this reason, GIGA joined the European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR) in December 2004; in doing so it aimed to promote closer cooperation in political research throughout Europe. Furthermore, the GIGA participates in the annual congresses of regional professional associations such as the German Middle East Studies Association for Contemporary Research and Documentation (Deutsche Arbeitsgemeinschaft Vorderer Orient, DAVO), the Association for African Studies in Germany (Vereinigung für Afrikawissenschaften in Deutschland, VAD), the Consortium of German Latin America Research (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Deutsche Lateinamerikaforschung, ADLAF), and the German Association for Asian Studies (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Asienkunde e.V., DGA). GIGA representatives also attend relevant international symposia (e.g., WOCMES).
(Political) consultancy and presentations
An important aim of the GIGA is to provide political consultation based on the results of its own research. GIGA researchers regularly draft "Political-Economic Short Analyses" for the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and conduct the BMZ's Crisis Indicator Measurement for numerous countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. The GIGA also organises roundtables and discussion meetings on selected topics. To better reach its target audience, the GIGA has expanded this type of activity in Berlin. Since 2007 the GIGA has participated actively in the Federal Foreign Office’s Training for Foreign Diplomats programme, and in 2008 it also became involved in Inwent’s professional development programme for foreign experts and leadership staff. The GIGA also periodically organizes thematic workshops for special audiences for the purpose of political education.
Please visit the GIGA's Berlin office for Berlin contacts.
The GIGA Institute of African Affairs, together with renowned partners, regularly organises dialogue forums in Berlin which address political and economic topics with international relevance:
The Berlin Africa Forum is a joint discussion series of the German-African Business Association, the GIGA and the KfW Development Bank. Current issues related to economic development in Africa are discussed biannually by a selected group of Africa experts from politics, economics, academics and civil society.
Contact: Dr. Christian von Soest ( )
Participation in the "Afrika-Gesprächskreis im Auswärtigen Amt" is limited to the staff of the German Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, other ministries, and selected research institutions.
Contact: Dr. Andreas Mehler ( )
The expert discussions held regularly by the GIGA Institute for Asian Studies are also directed exclusively at the employees of the German Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Contact: Dr. Patrick Köllner, 
The GIGA Forum Berlin brings experts from economics, politics and academics together to discuss current international questions. The events take place every year in March and October; participation is by invitation.
Contact: Dr. Christian von Soest ()
Special publications
- Journal of Current Chinese Affairs - China Data Supplement
China Data Supplement is an English-language online publication that offers information on any change within the political leadership of the People's Republic of China from provincial level upwards.
- China
aktuell special: Die Volksrepublik China. Zur aktuellen politischen,
wirtschaftlichen und gesellschaftlichen Situation. Sonderdruck aus Anlass
der Reise der Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel in die Volksrepublik China vom
22. bis 23. Mai 2006
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