Capacity development within the Think Tank Initiative : a review with strategic recommendations
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2014-09
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The Think Tank Initiative (TTI) is dedicated to strengthening the capacity of independent policy research institutions in the Global South. Launched in 2008, TTI is a partnership between IDRC and six donors that together have committed over $200 million to the program. With Phase 1 coming to an end in 2014, a rigorous assessment process was undertaken. This report was commissioned to assist in Phase 2 capacity development programming. Key activities are described including lessons learned, followed by findings and recommendations. Phase 2 runs from 2014 to 2019.
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This is a version of the report commissioned by the Think Tank Initiative, entitled “Learning from Capacity Development within the Think Tank Initiative, Phase 1, to Inform Capacity Development Programming for Phase 2: A Review with Strategic Recommendations for TTI.” The original report has been edited to be suitable for a general audience.
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THINK TANKS, GLOBAL SOUTH, PROGRAMME EVALUATION, DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY, CAPACITY BUILDING, RESEARCH QUALITY, POLICY INFLUENCE, POLICY SCIENCES, ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE, ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY, CONSULTANTS