Giga Hamburg

The German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) is a prominent research organization located in Germany. It focuses on studying political, economic, and social trends in regions such as Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. GIGA integrates this research with comparative studies on topics like international relations, development, globalization, security, and political systems. Additionally, the institute provides guidance to the Federal Foreign Office and various federal government sectors. Its main office is situated in Hamburg, with a branch located in Berlin. GIGA is affiliated with the Leibniz Association.