Past Event
Why facts and think tanks matter
How can Think Tanks help address today's policy challenges by providing fact-based policy recommendations. What is the importance of international cooperation for Think Tanks?
Video and Audio recording
In today’s world disinformation is increasingly becoming a tool used in the political arena. Think Tanks play a crucial role in combating this by providing fact-based analysis and policy advice. This event discussed the global trends in politics and policy advice. The event is also intended to underscore the importance of international cooperation and knowledge and policy partnerships. These are crucial in addressing the critical policy challenges we face in an era of turbulence and transition.
The event 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.
Schedule
12:30-13:00
Check-in and lunch
13:00-14:00
Panel discussion
Chair: Giuseppe Porcaro, Head of Outreach and Governance
Tommaso Canetta, Fact-checker at Pagella Politica
Sophie Gaston, Director of the Centre for Social and Political Risk, at the Henry Jackson Society, and Research Fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science
Stefani Weiss, Senior Expert, Bertelsmann Stiftung
14:00-14:30
Discussion with audience
14:30
End
Speakers

Tommaso Canetta
Fact-checker at Pagella Politica

Giuseppe Porcaro
Head of Outreach and Governance

Sophie Gaston
Director of the Centre for Social and Political Risk, at the Henry Jackson Society, and Research Fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science

Stefani Weiss
Senior Expert, Bertelsmann Stiftung
Location & Contact
Matilda Sevon
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