The future of think tanks
Over the last decade, the world has become obsessed with think tanks. The Think Tank Initiative convened global funders such as the Hewlett Foundation, the Gates Foundation, Norad, FCDO...
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A key role for think tanks in Myanmar’s development
The Republic of the Union of Myanmar has made significant strides in modernisation and in achieving greater openness since its days of being isolated from the Western...
The funding trap: can advocacy groups avoid being corrupted by corporate money?
How to obtain and maintain funding to sustain operations regularly tops the agenda of think tanks, advocacy groups and other non-governmental organisations (NGOs). The...
Improved health and nutrition contributing to the SDGs
Aligning with the Sustainable Developments Goals (SDGs), the constitution of the federal democratic republic of Nepal (2015) has mandated that Every citizen shall have...
Simonida Kacarska, Director, European Policy Institute
Simonida shares her thoughts on the think tank culture in the western Balkans, the growth of these organisations in the region and what it means, and the challenges they face.
Donald Abelson, professor and chair of political science at The University of Western Ontario
Do think tanks matter? Donald talks to us about his work with think tanks over 30 years, what he finds so interesting about these organisations and how they have evolved, and their role...
Salvador Sánchez, Vice-ministro de la Presidencia de Panamá
Salvador habla del rol de SENACYT buscando el apoyo ciudadano a la inversión que hace el gobierno nacional a la investigación. Nos habla además de los caminos que pueden tomar los...
OTT TV: Lukas Hupfer, Director of foraus, on public engagement
Lukas Hupfer, Director of foraus, talks to OTT TV about foraus' experience working with the public, and how think tanks can better engage with the public to improve their research. OTT...
Think tank strategies to influence policy windows: opportunities, risks and lessons
Elections are critical milestones in the political cycle of any country. They also represent a unique -yet highly charged- policy window. But there are other highly...
Six lessons from think tanks influencing and informing elections
Attempts to set up a presidential candidate debate during Argentina’s 2011 elections failed, with those candidates leading the polls refusing to join. But, in 2015...
Policy relevant research and influence: a climate change teaching case
I was glad to return to Geneva, to the WinterSchool for Thinktankers, this time to work with young think tank leaders from around the world on policy-relevant...
Twelve ways to decide what actions to take
In this post we provide twelve suggestions on what you might do to support policymakers to improve their use of evidence. Do you work within or beyond formal constraints identified by the...
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