Our Heritage

For more than three decades, we have been inspired by the belief that good governance is the foundation of long-term national prosperity.

The Chandler Institute of Governance was founded by Richard F. Chandler in 2019. Good Governance has been a lifelong focus for our founder. From his Masters thesis on corporate governance to his efforts and initiatives over more than 30 years to promote better corporate governance around the world, he understands that sound, long-term corporate and national governance is the essential foundation of prosperity, well-being, progress and development.

CIG shares our founder’s vision. We work towards a world where citizens have a deep sense of trust in their governments and public institutions, and where nations are governed by principled, wise leaders and an effective civil service.

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Good governance is about the architecture and engineering of nations. While leadership is important, the true legacy of a leader is the strength and resilience of the nation – reflected in its constitution, laws, institutions and civil service.
Richard F. Chandler
Founder, Chandler Institute of Governance

Our Heritage in Governance

1982
1982
The Importance of Corporate Governance

CIG’s Founder, Richard F. Chandler, wrote his Master of Commerce thesis titled Corporate Directorship Practices in New Zealand Listed Public Companies.

CIG’s Founder, Richard F. Chandler, wrote his Master of Commerce thesis titled Corporate Directorship Practices in New Zealand Listed Public Companies.

2010
2010
Corporate Governance and National Prosperity

This publication by Richard F. Chandler illustrates how good corporate governance results in increased national prosperity, by aligning the interests of investors, businesses and government.

This publication by Richard F. Chandler illustrates how good corporate governance results in increased national prosperity, by aligning the interests of investors, businesses and government.

2012
2012
Great Companies, Great Nations
(now known as The Goodness of Business)

In this publication Richard F. Chandler draws on the lessons of decades of experience in business building and investing across both developed and developing countries to highlight how good corporate governance is synonymous with national prosperity – and how governments can positively or negatively influence corporate governance standards.

In this publication Richard F. Chandler draws on the lessons of decades of experience in business building and investing across both developed and developing countries to highlight how good corporate governance is synonymous with national prosperity – and how governments can positively or negatively influence corporate governance standards.

2019
2019
Chandler Institute of Governance

Built on a lifelong heritage and study of governance, the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) was founded in 2019. CIG supports governments and policymakers to build effective governments, policies and strong institutions.

Built on a lifelong heritage and study of governance, the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) was founded in 2019. CIG supports governments and policymakers to build effective governments, policies and strong institutions.

2020
2020
CIG Expands Partnerships

CIG expands government partnerships and signs several MOUs with national and regional governments.

CIG expands government partnerships and signs several MOUs with national and regional governments.

2021
2021
Chandler Good Government Index

CIG launches the most comprehensive index measuring government capabilities and outcomes in the world, to rank countries and highlight opportunities for learning and progress.

CIG launches the most comprehensive index measuring government capabilities and outcomes in the world, to rank countries and highlight opportunities for learning and progress.

2021
2021
Chandler Academy of Governance

Establishment of the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) to take a more purpose-driven and scaled up approach in skills training and talent development for government leaders globally.

Establishment of the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) to take a more purpose-driven and scaled up approach in skills training and talent development for government leaders globally.