Dear Reader,
We’re excited to announce the launch of the 2024 On Think Tanks State of the Sector Report, a comprehensive analysis of the global think tank landscape.
Drawing on survey responses from nearly 300 organisations across 95 countries, it offers a comparative perspective on the key factors shaping think tanks’ sustainability, impact, and prospects for the future.
What’s inside the report?
- Organisation matters: The survey responses revealed a strong correlation between organisational features and impact.
- Navigating polarisation: Political polarisation complicates efforts to engage effectively with policymakers and stakeholders, particularly in regions like Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Funding: There’s a stark contrast in funding models between high-income and low-income countries.
- Research priorities: While economic policy and governance are top priorities, regional differences emerge.
- Emerging trends: Technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI), has the potential to revolutionise research and communication.
Dive deeper: Regional insightsAlongside the report, we’re publishing 13 regional blogs written by our partners. These blogs explore national and regional dynamics in greater detail, adding a nuanced layer to the global findings. Explore the blogs here:
A huge thank you to our regional partners and blog contributors for their invaluable input and support in shaping this year’s report!
If you are a think tank funder and would like a private briefing of the report and its findings, please contact us. Find out how you can support the next State of the Sector Report.
