ECGI, the European Corporate Governance Institute, is an international scientific non-profit association dedicated to addressing major corporate governance issues. With a focus on fostering debate and dialogue between academics, legislators, and practitioners, ECGI aims to provide knowledge, research, and insights from leading thinkers in the field. Corporate governance is the cornerstone of our capitalist systems, impacting the relationship between capital markets, companies, employees, executives, and society.

ECGI brings together the finest minds from academia worldwide to tackle critical business and government challenges. Through cutting-edge research, ECGI seeks to transform ideas, shape practice, and influence policy for the benefit of all. ECGI's activities revolve around undertaking and disseminating industry-leading research on corporate governance.

By impartially and objectively advising on policy formulation and best practices, ECGI contributes to the understanding and implementation of effective corporate governance. The institute also fosters interdisciplinary collaboration among economics, law, finance, and management disciplines, ensuring comprehensive perspectives on corporate governance issues. Established in 2002, ECGI has garnered a reputation for excellence.

The institute has published over 900 working papers, acquired a global membership of over 660 individuals from 54 countries, hosted international conferences and workshops, provided doctoral training, compiled an extensive directory of international Corporate Governance Codes, and counted three Nobel Laureates among its founding members. The European Corporate Governance Research Foundation, launched in 2016, further supports ECGI's ambitious research program. ECGI is your go-to resource for state-of-the-art knowledge, research, and insights on corporate governance, driving positive change for businesses, economies, and societies