Dear OTT Community,
How many people walk past think tank offices where you live without knowing what transpires within?
Early think tanks started in their communities, addressing local issues. But in many parts of the world today, they are seen as the elite. So, what communities do think tanks belong to? How can and do think tanks contribute to their communities, and how can they build trust with them?
I look forward to meeting many of you next month to explore these questions at OTT Conference 2024. We'll be hosted by Fundació Bofill in Barcelona, Spain, 21-23 May. And there is still time to register your interest in attending, so don’t miss out!
The programme: See the current lineup of keynote speakers, plenary and parallel sessions. Sessions are co-designed with participants, ensuring lots of space to discuss the issues you’re interested in. And of course, plenty of networking and opportunities to connect and exchange.
Impact Plus Prize: This year, Sociopúblico offers a unique opportunity for conference participants to increase their public influence with the Impact Plus Prize. Find out if you're eligible to apply by 30 April.
We welcome your contribution if you’d like to submit an article on think tanks and their communities. Here’s a roundup of the latest content from our platform:What factors influence effective evidence use in teacher training institutions? by Ivana Zacarias
Three proposed reforms to accelerate think tank transparency, by Torrin Wilkins
OTT School 2024: a student thinktanker’s perspective, by Leonas Pausch
We appreciate your continued support and encourage you to stay connected for updates and announcements leading up to #OTTConference.
Until next month,
Enrique Mendizabal
OTT Founder & Director
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