S5 Ep17: Backstage: How think-tanks can make themselves heard in an information-rich world

Think-tanks play a critical role in developing and promoting
policy solutions, particularly in times of extreme disruption and
change.


However, these organisations now operate in information-rich
societies where facts, evidence and credible research are often
ignored – and where disinformation can gain a footing.


In this edition of the Bruegel Backstage podcast series on ‘The
Sound of Economics’, Bruegel secretary general Matt Dann welcomes
senior thought leaders from research centres around the world, to
discuss a range of strategies and best practices for transforming
public policy and institutions in an era of digital and political
disruptions as well as increased social and economic turbulence.


Speakers


Matt Dann, secretary general at Bruegel


James McGann, director of the Think Tanks and
Civil Societies Program at the Lauder Institute, University of
Pennsylvania


Milena Lazarević, programme director and
co-founder of the European Policy Centre in Belgrade, Serbia


Edward Kofi Anan Brown, senior director for
research and policy engagements at the African Center for
Economic Transformation in Ghana


Credits


Produced by Giuseppe Porcaro


James McGann, Milena Lazarević and Edward Kofi Anan Brown
participated in the Global Think Tank Summit 2018, hosted by
Bruegel in Brussels.