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The On Think Tanks 2024 State of the Sector Report in now live. This year it has been written by Marcos González Hernando with contributions and analysis from the OTT team and data gathered with Once Once. The report is accompanied by cases from our partners from across the world and who offer greater insights into the field. Please explore the report: onthinktanks.org/sos2024

The wait is over: The On Think Tanks State of the Sector 2024 Report is here! We’re excited to release our annual deep dive into the global think tank landscape, gathering insights from nearly 300 organisations across 95 countries. This year’s report highlights key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the sector, with a special focus on regional perspectives provided by our partner organisations around the world. Explore the latest findings and see how think tanks are navigating a shifting world: https://lnkd.in/dxEqVdRt #StateOfTheSector2024 #GlobalInsights #PolicyImpact #ResearchTrends #NewReport #ThinkTankSector

How are think tanks evolving in a polarised and uncertain world? 🌍📊 The 2024 On Think Tanks State of the Sector Report provides a comprehensive snapshot of the global think tank landscape, highlighting both ongoing challenges and new opportunities. In a changing world, adaptability, resilience, and strategic funding are more crucial than ever. Here are 6 key insights from the report that every think tank leader and funder should know: 1. Resilience in a Polarised World Political polarisation, especially in Latin America and Europe, challenges think tanks' perceived neutrality and credibility. This affects their ability to secure funding, convene stakeholders, and influence policy. Funders must invest in think tanks' capacity to navigate these divides and foster informed debate. 2. The Global Funding Divide Think tanks in lower-income countries rely heavily on international donors, unlike their wealthier counterparts with domestic funding. Core and domestic funding foster stability, strategic growth, and innovation. Sustainable funding is about more than survival—it's about enabling impact. 3. AI: A New Frontier AI could revolutionise think tank operations, but adoption is uneven due to resource gaps. Funders can help bridge this divide, fostering innovation and competitiveness across regions. 4. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Think tanks in high-income countries and large think tanks lead in DEI, but implementation is challenging for others. Funders should focus on initiatives that enable real change, not just policy compliance. 5. No Single Path to Influence Think tank influence comes from multiple factors—organisational stability, core funding, team structure, and context. Funders should embrace diverse pathways to support think tanks' impact. 6. Adaptability: The Key to Survival Adaptability is critical in 2024, allowing think tanks to adjust to shifting political, financial, and competitive landscapes. Good governance and agility will define future success. Moving Forward Think tanks need core funding, capacity building, tech integration, and cross-ideological collaboration. Funders can help transform the sector and enhance its resilience and impact. Explore these insights in the 2024 State of the Sector Report. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eu9xGN7u Support On Think Tanks in shaping the future of thinktanking #ThinkTanks #PolicyResearch #Funding #AI #DEI #Polarisation #StateOfTheSector #OnThinkTanks #2024

Are political funding contexts for think tanks improving or worsening? What significant challenges are they facing? Our partners, On Think Tanks, publish the annual State of the Sector report, offering a global and regional snapshot of the think tank sector. Through our collaboration, we are bringing local analysis and perspectives to the report's global insights. The upcoming 2024 State of the Sector Report features exclusive insights from 300 organisations across 95 countries—visit the OTT website to learn more! https://lnkd.in/d9EFSZm4 #StateOfTheSector2024 #GlobalInsights #PolicyImpact #ResearchTrends

Only a few days left until the launch of the On Think Tanks 2024 State of the Sector Report! Don’t miss out on insights into think tanks' landscape, political context, funding, research priorities, and challenges. Prepare for the most comprehensive analysis of the think tank sector yet. https://lnkd.in/d9EFSZm4 #StateOfTheSector2024 #GlobalInsights #PolicyImpact #ResearchTrends

❗ Don’t miss the 2024 On Think Tanks Sector Survey! In last year's survey, 44% of think tanks told us it’s getting harder to operate. Is it getting easier or harder for think tanks to operate? What is the political and funding context think tanks are contending with? What are their biggest challenges? And what do they need to thrive? Each year we capture data from think tanks worldwide to get a sector snapshot. Survey results inform the annual state of the sector report, helping foster dialogue between think tanks, funders and evidence users on how best to drive the sector forward. Let’s drive the sector forward: https://lnkd.in/gCjZSKc8 #ThinkTanks #ThinkTanksMatter #ThinkTankSector

Discussed about the evolving business models, trends, challenges and the way forward for DRT with this expert Panel consisting of Lisa Jane Grace Benjamin Ross and Rui Stoffel Fernandes!

🔈We’re excited to announce our partnership with On Think Tanks for the 2024 think tank state of the sector report. And we need your help to make sure #SriLanka is counted!     📌 Take the 2024 think tank sector survey!  Find out more about the survey and how to take part: https://lnkd.in/gCjZSKc8 Your insights will inform the next think tank state of the sector global report and our local analysis, helping to foster dialogue between think tanks, funders and evidence users on how best to support think tanks.   Think tanks will play a crucial role in informing and inspiring solutions to ensure #SriLanka's recovery out of the multiple and overlapping crises are just, inclusive, and integrate nature and climate considerations. #ThinkTanks #ThinkTanksMatter #ThinkTankSector

Participating in the European Commission's #Industry50 Community of Practice 5.0 conference proved to be both highly productive and enlightening. The event afforded me the opportunity to exchange ideas and engage in substantive discussions regarding the primary challenges surrounding Industry 5.0 implementation. The brainstorming session, moderated by Maria Daniela Angione, addressed the key challenges, methodologies, and tools across various related domains, spanning from #business case analyses to the development of Industry 5.0 #platforms and #innovationhubs. The panel discussion, chaired by Maria Cristina Russo, featured notable contributions from several experts. Of particular significance were the insights shared by Andrea Renda, Guido Nelissen, and Jean Pascal Riss. Their perspectives enriched the dialogue and provided valuable context to the ongoing Industry 5.0 discourse. @Prof. Mario Draghi comprehensive report was once again underscored during the discussions to emphasize the critical importance of fostering innovation dynamism at the European level. This reaffirmation serves as a timely reminder of the need for continued focus and speeding-up a robust ecosystem that supports technological innovation and economic growth within the European Union. Laura Roman Dr. Elisa Roth Karel Haegeman Marta Pinzone Nadia Scandelli zuzana dutkova Diana Ognyanova CAR (CSIC-UPM) FORTIS Project PowerizeD #industry50 #sustainability #humancentric #resilience GAMHE (CAR) Industry 50 pilot line.

The 2024 On Think Tanks Survey is here! 📍 If your organisation is registered on the Open Think Tank Directory (OTTD), look out for an email with your unique survey link. ✉️ If you’re not registered on the OTTD and would like to participate, email us at ottd@onthinktanks.org About the survey: Think tanks play an essential role in supporting positive change locally and globally. Yet, for many think tanks around the world it is getting harder to operate. This annual survey captures a snapshot of think tank operations and the contexts in which they work. Insights inform the annual state of the sector report, helping foster dialogue between think tank leaders, funders and evidence users about how best to support the sector. Our vision is a more transparent, informed and connected sector. If you share this vision, take the On Think Tanks Sector Survey 2024 to be counted. Let's drive the sector forward! https://lnkd.in/gCjZSKc8 #ThinkTanks #ThinkTanksMatter #ThinkTankSector