2019 Think Tank State of the Sector
The first think tank state of the sector report, based on analysis of 2019 data of 2,802 active think tanks from the Open Think Tank Directory, provides an overview of the sector and uncovers...
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Narrative power & collective action: conversations with people working to change narratives for social good (Part 2)
Deeply held 'truths' are coming undone at the seams. As movements across the globe are challenging 'normal', more and more people are looking for new narratives. Narratives are a form a...
Narrative power & collective action: conversations with people working to change narratives for social good (Part 1)
For better or worse, narratives are a powerful force. But recently perhaps it’s felt more like for the worse than better. Here, we want to talk about power of narrative and collective...
COVID-19: First survey results
The first On Think Tanks (OTT) survey on the impact of COVID-19 on think tanks was carried out between 7 April and 25 May 2020. It was a short pilot survey intended to provide us with a rapid...
Activists and policy experts: Exploring think tank engagement with social movements
Abstract Collaborations between think tanks and social movements appear to be a positive partnership, as think tanks get to understand and engage with the lived...
On Think Tanks Conference 2020 online: a report
The OTT Conference 2020 online was a response to the need to postpone our 2020 conference in Berlin. The COVID-19 crisis unraveled our plans for a 4th annual conference with only weeks to go...
OTT Annual Review 2019-2020: Technology
As ever, we are excited about the possibilities, but with a healthy degree of scepticism. We are quite certain that new technologies are playing, and will continue to play a transformative role in the evolution of...
Ideas, reflections and advice from future think tank leaders
Think tanks and governments are facing challenges that are increasingly complex and urgent. This requires a new generation of think tank leader that brings fresh and creative perspectives to...
Partisan think tanks: between knowledge and politics. The case of Pensar Foundation and PRO party in Argentina
Abstract This paper analyses the relationship between a political party and its associated think tank in Argentina. The objective of this research is twofold: first,...
Think tanks and the private sector: opportunities and challenges
Abstract Think tanks and private sector engagement is increasing across the world, yet little is little known about how and why it is happening. Through a literature...
OTT Annual Review 2018: Public Engagement
The public demands captivating narratives, guidance rather than instructions, nuanced yet simply communicated arguments and opportunities to engage as equals. In exchange, they will offer think tanks the support...
Think tanks: why and how to support elections
Democratic elections facilitate the exchange of ideas in a country and are an important moment for public engagement in political processes. Elections present an opportunity for...
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