Towards a gender equal think tank
Concepts like gender analysis, gender mainstreaming, gender budgeting and intersectionality are often bandied about. But how often do think tanks look within to assess their gender equality,...
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Helping SDG implementation through communications: lessons from Nigeria and Peru
Southern Voice’s State of the SDG’s Initiative (SVSS) provided a unique platform for six selected teams from the Global South to explore global factors affecting the...
Seven tips for a thinktanker combining work and a PhD
For many young researchers working in a think tank, completing a PhD is an important career step and may win you the scientific credibility of your peers. But do you need...
Awareness- Advocacy-Action: the PAC research strategy
Introduction If a research programme wants to be successful it must ensure that it has impact. It should also ensure that all stakeholders take ownership of the action...
Free webinar: New Approaches to Research, Audience Engagement and Impact
In this webinar, Keith Burnet, who oversees Chatham House’s communications, publishing and digital activities, will outline ways in which think tanks can increase their engagement with new...
Interpreting data: a compelling communication tool
As a think tank communicator, I often wonder what are the best ways to share evidence-based research with a diverse audience. At the Public Affairs Centre (PAC) we have realised usefulness of...
The evolution of think tank research communications: here’s what I’ve learned
I’ve spent the last six years working in think tank research communications – from the International Growth Center (IGC), to the Overseas Development Institute (ODI),...
Training workshop: Designing and managing evaluations for development projects
The purpose of this course is to assist evaluators and those commissioning evaluations to conceptualise, design and manage the implementation of appropriate and robust evaluations using a...
Think tanks must accept the power of the public
It is a fascinating time to be involved in advocacy communications in America. As the 2020 election campaign picks up momentum, Beltway insiders will be watching how President Trump and...
The Website Big Three: topic pages, researcher bios, and research takeaways
The Website Big Three We may chase the latest digital trends, but at its core there are three things that virtually all think tanks need to anchor their site on: ...
WinterSchool for Thinktankers 2019 – a report
On Think Tanks, in partnership with foraus and the Think Tank Hub Geneva organised the third WinterSchool for Thinktankers, an initiative aimed at inspiring the next...
Theory of Change training course
Southern Hemisphere’s Theory of Change course will be run at the Focus Rooms, Sandton, Johannesburg on 3 - 4 September 2019. Theory of Change is the current buzz word in development work and M&E. But what is...