# Flourishing World Network ## Basic Info **Name:** Chandler Governance Group **What is it:** Umbrella brand connecting a constellation of independent governance-oriented nonprofits founded by [[Richard F. Chandler]], Singapore-based investor and founder of the [[Clermont Group]] (a major private investment conglomerate). Not a single legal entity — each organization has its own legal existence and operational focus. The network spans philanthropic grant making, institutional capacity-building, law reform advisory, governance benchmarking, and academic-practitioner knowledge production. **Location:** Primarily Singapore (CGG); Cape Town (CIJ) and Seattle (Chandler Foundation) **Link:** https://chandlerfoundation.org **Who is involved:** - **Richard F. Chandler** — founder and primary source of capital; founder of Clermont Group - **Tim Hanstad** — Vice-Chair, Chandler Foundation - **Wei Neng Wu** — CEO, Chandler Governance Group - **Ron Chari** — Executive Director, Chandler Institute of Justice --- ## Entries ### Associated organizations #### Chandler Foundation Philanthropic core and financial engine of the network. Founded by Richard F. Chandler in Seattle in 2013. Focuses on building "cultures of integrity" across government, marketplace, and community. Funds and coordinates most of the network's programs. [Website](https://chandlerfoundation.org). #### Chandler Governance Group (CGG) Independent nonprofit headquartered in Singapore. Founded in 2019 as the _Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG)_, later rebranded as CGG. Focuses on _how_ governments deliver outcomes — public sector capability, institutional performance, and leadership development for civil servants. [Website](https://chandlergovernance.com). Activities: - Technical advisory and capacity building - Leadership development and training for public officials via Chandler Academy of Governance - Practitioner publications (e.g., _Governance Matters 2025_) - Governance benchmarking via the **Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI)** #### Chandler Institute of Justice (CIJ) Cape Town-based institute focused on law reform and legal institutional strengthening as drivers of national prosperity. Works primarily with African governments and legislatures. Provides model law development, bespoke law reform advisory, specialized legal training, and legal knowledge products. [Website](https://cij.law).