Simon Maxwell

Think Tanks

Managing think-tanks

Think Tanks’ in Does Evidence Matter?  An ODI Meeting Series. 2004

This event, the fifth in the 'Does Evidence Matter?' series, examined think tanks as policy actors. Questions for discussion included: 

  • What role do think tanks play in policy processes?
  • Are they a force for good?
  • Does it matter whether they are independent or not?
  • What's the ideal balance between research and communication?
  • How important is reputation?
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