Why facts and think tanks matter

2018 Global Go To Think Tank Index launch event

Thursday, January 31, 2019

9:00 am - 11:00 am EST

Brookings Institution

Saul/Zilkha Room

1775 Massachusetts Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC
20036

In an era when some national governments are turning inward, retreating from international commitments and collaboration, it’s more crucial than ever for research and civil society organizations to maintain ties of knowledge-sharing and policy partnerships for addressing the transnational challenges of our time.

On January 31, think tank presidents and researchers from around the world convened for the annual “Why Facts and Think Tanks Matter” forum for a discussion on global trends in politics and policy advice. The forum also featured the launch of the 2018 Global Go To Think Tank Index report from the University of Pennsylvania’s Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program.

Agenda

January 31
- Opening remarks
  
  John R. Allen
- Global Go To Think Tank Index presentation
  
  JGM
  
  James G. McGann Director - Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program, University of Pennsylvania
- Panel
  
  Thomas Gomart Director - French Institute of International Relations (IFRI) @ThomasGomart
  
  Paolo Magri Executive Vice President and Director - Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI) @paolo_magri
  
  Paul Salem President - Middle East Institute @paul_salem
  
  Sarah Rosen Wartell President - Urban Institute @swartell
  
  Kenneth R. Weinstein President and CEO - Hudson Institute @KenWeinstein