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[[The Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program]] ([[TTCSP]]) at the University of Pennsylvania's Lauder Institute investigates the influence and function of policy institutes in governmental and societal contexts worldwide<ref>https://repository.upenn.edu/exhibits/orgunit/think_tanks</ref>. 

==Mission as Think Tanks’ think tank==
Often recognized as a premier authority on [[think tank]]s, [[TTCSP]] analyzes the changing dynamics of public policy research organizations. For over three decades, it has spearheaded global initiatives aimed at bridging knowledge and [[policy gaps]] across vital areas like international security, governance, economic development, environmental concerns, public health, and social equity.

==Collaborative Efforts and Global Think Tank Index==
[[TTCSP]] collaborates with distinguished scholars and practitioners from various [[think tank]]s and universities, producing the annual [[Global Go To Think Tank Index]]. This index evaluates and ranks top think tanks internationally, supported by insights from a panel of over 1,796 experts from media, academia, governments, and donor institutions. The index serves as a valuable tool for academics, journalists, and policymakers to identify and engage with leading public policy research centers across the globe.

==Building Networks and Capacity in Public Policy Research==
Since its establishment in 1989, [[TTCSP]] has dedicated itself to gathering data on think tank trends and their impacts on civil society's role in [[policymaking]]. In 2006, it initiated a global think tank index project to highlight centers of excellence in public policy research worldwide. [[TTCSP]] has since supported capacity-building initiatives in 85 countries and aims to foster regional and global [[think tank]] networks to enhance collaborative efforts, producing significant global public goods. The program strives to build sustainable partnerships that leverage think tanks’ capacities to influence public policy effectively for societal benefit<ref>https://www.bruegel.org/sites/default/files/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2020-Global-Go-To-Think-Tank-Index-Report-Bruegel.pdf</ref>.

==References==

[[Category:English Wikivahdat]]
[[category:Think tanks]]