Weyrauch, VanesaEcht, Leandro2015-07-152015-07-152014-09http://hdl.handle.net/10625/54373This 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.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.Text1 digital file (34 p.)Application/pdfenTHINK TANKSGLOBAL SOUTHPROGRAMME EVALUATIONDEVELOPMENT STRATEGYCAPACITY BUILDINGRESEARCH QUALITYPOLICY INFLUENCEPOLICY SCIENCESADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTUREORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITYCONSULTANTSCapacity development within the Think Tank Initiative : a review with strategic recommendationsIDRC Evaluation Report