Twelve stories of policy influence from Asia, Africa and Latin America

Abstract

Research can contribute to the design of policy instruments intended to influence well-being. Twelve research institutes from across the globe are presented in this conference paper, along with work that has affected public policy. The IDRC’s Think Tank Initiative has supported research that can influence and increase economic and social benefits. Each of the centres reflect on their research activities, outcomes and lessons learned.

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This working paper was prepared for the Conference “Think Tank Exchange” organized by the Think Tank Initiative in South Africa, June 18-20, 2012
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Keywords

POLICY INFLUENCE, COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS, RESEARCH TO POLICY, MULTI-COUNTRY EVALUATION, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, POLICY DEVELOPMENT, THINK TANK INITIATIVE, POLITICAL ECONOMY, RESEARCH CENTRES, LATIN AMERICA, GLOBAL SOUTH

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