EVIDENCE

As part of IDRC’s Think Thank Initiative, GlobeScan worked with IDRC to identify and engage senior level stakeholders from government, media, civil society, and academia across Africa, Latin American, and South Asia. The research, based on interviews with nearly 1,000 stakeholders, provides a baseline reading of stakeholder perspectives on the role of think tanks in society and how these institutions can more effectively foster policies that lead to more equitable and prosperous societies.

IDEAS

The insights from the stakeholder interviews directly informed IDRC’s strategy for its Think Tank Initiative. Key questions addressed include: what is the optimal role of think tanks in emerging markets, how does this differ across regions, and how can think tanks be strengthened to foster inclusive development? Insights and recommendations were delivered through reports, briefings and workshops.

APPLIED

The findings have been used by IDRC to engage with and support a selection of think tanks. The insights from the research have been used to help inform how to enhance the effectiveness of think tanks and the public policy environment in Africa, Latin America, and South Asia. The full report can be reviewed here (PDF).