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Rethinking the role and strategies of think tanks

Blog | This article was part of the publication of the 2024 On Think Tanks State of the Sector Report. Explore the report and resources here.
November 11, 2024
Mario Picon Natida Nivasnanda

OVERVIEW: The Governance Action Hub’s report provides a global analysis of the think tank sector. Beyond operational challenges, our findings reveal that the primary risks facing think tanks stem from the political landscape. Polarization affects think tanks in multiple ways, from limiting their ability to engage with diverse audiences to restricting access to varied funding sources. Political environment and polarisation limit the capacity of think tanks to reach a more diverse audience and collaborate. These insights indicate that think tanks need to adopt innovative strategies and aproaches to navigate these challenges, enabling them to engage a wider range of stakeholders in a divided landscape.

Publishing Organization: On Think Tanks

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    Mario Picon

    Director, Governance Action Hub

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    Natida Nivasnanda

    Senior Program Associate

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