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A global consultancy and platform for change supporting better-informed decision making.
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How can #thinktanks, funders & #policymakers strengthen their impact?. For 15+ years, OTT has helped organisations navigate challenges, build resilience & strengthen influence. Explore how we work & connect with our team. | @QQMendizabal
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Over 1,100 people downloaded the #StateoftheSector 2024 report. This September, we launch the 2025 edition — offering fresh insights into how #thinktanks worldwide are navigating #polarisation, #funding challenges, and #innovation. Stay tuned!.📩
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One of comms teams’ biggest headaches? Being brought in at the last minute. Including #comms staff from the get-go isn’t just good practice—it’s key to boosting #PolicyImpact. Read how #ThinkTanks are doing it in our best practice series:
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Global North orgs get #grants up to 5x larger than #GlobalSouth ones, with most long-term #funding still flowing North. How can funders turn the #localisation agenda into practice to strengthen #research in #Africa?. @joyjayanti writes for @Alliancemag:
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Think tanks in the Global North often dominate knowledge production. The #OTTConference2025 in Johannesburg shifted the focus: 170+ experts from 40 countries rethinking how knowledge is created and valued. Read more via @MercatorDE's mag w/ @QQMendizabal:
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The #OpenThinkTankDirectory connects 3,800+ think tanks worldwide. From global partnerships to local #impact, staying visible is key. Make sure your information is up-to-date, and be a part of this network to ensure #funders & #policymakers can find you!.
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Think tanks in the Global North often dominate knowledge production. The #OTTConference2025 in Johannesburg shifted the focus: 170+ experts from 40 countries rethinking how knowledge is created and valued. Read more via @MercatorDE's mag w/ @QQMendizabal:
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Wissen ist Macht – und die Wissensproduktion global ungleich verteilt. Die OTT Conference 2025 brachte Thinktanks auf Augenhöhe zusammen.
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From tackling complex challenges to sparking fresh ideas, the #OTTConference2025 brought together voices shaping the future of policy engagement. 📍 Next stop: #Morocco, 2026—join us for another transformative gathering. Register your interest now:
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RT @GovActionHub: “Influence isn’t just about evidence. It’s about showing up, being useful, and building with others even when it’s comple….
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RT @msnooromer: On behalf of @innov8krd Research Center, I am pleased to have contributed a piece to @onthinktanks on “Making research….
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The think tank and research sector is undergoing exceptional challenges that go beyond funding problems. These challenges stem from a world of rising uncertainty, including security-related...
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RT @EthosInnovacion: 🌐 A nivel global, la colaboración entre gobiernos y sociedad civil es cada vez más compleja y plantea nuevos desafíos.….
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RT @ForetiaFound: Une session à fort impact animée par Enrique Mendizabal, Fondateur et Directeur Exécutif de @onthinktanks. Au cœur de cet….
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RT @ForetiaFound: We closed the #2025ExecutiveAndStrategicLeadershipProgram on a high note with Enrique Mendizabal, Founder of @onthinktank….
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RT @ForetiaFound: "Le financement local est une piste sérieuse plus accessible, plus souple, ancré dans les réalités vécues" - Enrique Mend….
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Curious about what it takes to lead a successful #ThinkTank?. The @onthinktanks #SchoolForThinktankers covers it all—from research impact to strategic leadership. Join us next year at @FundacioBofill, #Barcelona & elevate your career. Learn more & apply:
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Calling all thought leaders and researchers in the #ThinkTank space!. Do you have insights, case studies, or groundbreaking research to share?. Submit your article to reach a global audience of #policy experts, change-makers, and thought leaders:
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Behind every law is a story, and behind every good law is evidence. From Ghana’s research departments to Uganda’s data-driven reforms, discover practical insights and global examples on our dedicated #Evidence Use in Parliaments page:
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Leading a #ThinkTank is both a privilege and a challenge. OTT's #Advisory Programme offers one-on-one support to help #leaders navigate #funding, influence, and #leadership with expert guidance and a global #network. Get in touch today: | @QQMendizabal
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Meet the trainers leading the 10th edition of the #SchoolforThinktankers—a diverse group of #thinktank leaders, strategists, and #policy experts ready to share their insights!. Apply now: 📅 2-6 Feb 2026.📍@FundacioBofill 🇪🇸
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Evidence alone isn’t enough—it must be used smartly. For parliaments to truly inform political decisions, evidence must be strategically positioned to engage with complex political dynamics. Read more:
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What does it mean to be part of a global community of think tankers, researchers, and policy professionals?. Hear from participants of the #OTTConference2025 and get a glimpse of the energy that defined this year’s conference in Johannesburg. Learn more:
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