Ordóñez, AndreaBellettini, OrazioMendizabal, EnriqueBroadbent, EmmaMuller, Jeanne2012-08-292012-08-292012-06http://hdl.handle.net/10625/50229This working paper was prepared for the Conference “Think Tank Exchange” organized by the Think Tank Initiative in South Africa, June 18-20, 2012The table of contents for this item can be shared with the requester. The requester may then choose one chapter, up to 10% of the item, as per the Fair Dealing provision of the Canadian Copyright ActResearch 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.1 digital file (68 p. : ill.)application/pdfenPOLICY INFLUENCECOMPARATIVE ANALYSISRESEARCH TO POLICYMULTI-COUNTRY EVALUATIONSOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTPOLICY DEVELOPMENTTHINK TANK INITIATIVEPOLITICAL ECONOMYRESEARCH CENTRESLATIN AMERICAGLOBAL SOUTHConference Paper