Who we are & what we do

OTT is a global consultancy and platform for change. We support and strengthen the work of research organisations, foundations, governments and others in support of better-informed decision making.

Our consultancy work focuses on developing tailored solutions to specific challenges. Through services spanning research, strategy, evaluation, learning facilitation, and organisational transformation, we partner with organisations to drive evidence-informed change.

On Think Tanks is a leading global source of information, support and community for people working in, with and funding think tanks. We create a space to connect, learn and exchange knowledge, ideas and resources.

Why we do it

We believe that progress needs better-informed decision making. We exist to build, strengthen and champion a unique community of individuals and organisations who generate, communicate, use and fund evidence on matters of public interest.

Both our consultancy and community work has public good at its heart. We are committed to gathering new knowledge and making it available to everyone. We continuously seek to drive the sector forward.

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Our focus

We take a systems approach to supporting better-informed decision making, working to build, strengthen and champion all individuals and organisations in the evidence-informed policy ecosystem. This includes a focus on:

evidence generation and communication including our commitment to support think tanks
evidence use
funding of evidence informed policy

In addition we offer a research support service to support better informed decision-making

Our funding & partners
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At OTT, we strive to be clear and open about the sources of our funding and the entities that support our work. As we have grown as an organisation, our funding landscape has evolved, and we work with a diverse range of donors, clients, and partners.

Our consulting work is funded by clients who engage us for tailored solutions to their specific challenges. Visit our consulting services page to learn more.

Our flagship programme, On Think Tanks, is currently funded by the William & Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Robert Bosch Stiftung Foundation, the Open Society Foundations, Mercator Stiftung and the Ford Foundation. We are grateful for the long-term support from these funders that has enabled us to sustain and expand this work.

Partnerships are vital to this journey. We invite donors, philanthropic organisations, and individuals who share our vision for evidence-informed decision making to get in touch. You can contribute by partnering with us through overall programme support, or by funding activities aligned with your interests and priorities.

To explore partnership opportunities, please reach out to Enrique Mendizabal, at [email protected].

Funding overview