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OTT Annual Reviews

The OTT annual reviews curate ideas and work from experts across the sector. Our yearly reviews focus on a cross-cutting theme, which is also the theme of our annual conference.

OTT Annual Review 2021-2022: think tanks and partnerships for change

Think tanks play an essential role in shaping evidence-informed change in the world. But they can’t do it alone. Increasingly, think tanks are convening, connecting and collaborating with different types of organisations — such as political parties, the media, social movements and the private sector.

In a series of videos, OTT explores how are think tanks preparing for these partnerships. Are they governed and managed in the right way? Do they have the right teams, skills, and experiences? What are the risks and challenges of collaborating with other actors?

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OTT Annual Review 2020-2021: think tanks and change

How do think tanks react to or foster change? For the OTT Annual Review 2020-2021, 20 authors from around the world reflect on the role of think tanks in times of crises and how they have evolved over time.

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OTT Annual Review 2019-2020: think tanks and technology

The OTT Annual Review 2019-2020 is a compilation of articles written by over 20 authors, both from within the OTT team and from external collaborators. In this review, authors reflect on the impact technology will have on think tanks and how they work to deliver their missions.

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OTT Annual Review 2018: public engagement

The OTT Annual Review 2018 is a compilation of articles written by over 20 authors, both from within the OTT team and from external collaborators. In this review, authors reflect on why and how think tanks can engage with the public.

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OTT Annual Review 2017: credibility

The OTT Annual Review 2017 is a compilation of articles written by over 20 authors, both from within the OTT team and from external collaborators. More than a view into our year, it is a reflection on how think tanks around the world can address one of the key issues they are faced with today: a credibility crisis.

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OTT Annual Report 2016: evolving think tanks

The OTT Annual Report 2016 looks back at our work over the past year. It also provides insight into the state of the sector. The report also includes a section on OTT’s initiatives and our plans moving forward.

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