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INESS (institute Of Economic and Social Studies)

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OTT Podcast brings you interviews and discussions with leading thinktankers. Follow us on onthinktanks.org

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	54	Founded	5 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	Government

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OTT Conference special | Do think tanks matter? by Rosa Balfour

Recorded live at the OTT Conference 2026 in Rabat, Morocco, this special edition of OTT Talks brings you the keynote speeches from the 10th edition of the conference.

In an era marked by democratic uncertainty, technological disruption and geopoliti... more

5 Jun 2026 • 19 min

OTT Conference special | If we don’t tell the story, others will: Think tanks in a polarised world by Héctor Cárdenas

Recorded live at the OTT Conference 2026 in Rabat, Morocco, this special edition of OTT Talks brings you the keynote speeches from the 10th edition of the conference.

How can think tanks remain trustworthy institutions in increasingly polarised poli... more

5 Jun 2026 • 31 min

OTT Conference special | Trusted by whom? Rethinking think tank legitimacy in the African context by Denis Foretia

Recorded live at the OTT Conference 2026 in Rabat, Morocco, this special edition of OTT Talks brings you the keynote speeches from the 10th edition of the conference.

Who are think tanks ultimately accountable to?

In this keynote from the OTT Confe... more

5 Jun 2026 • 24 min

OTT Conference special | The knowledge in this room: What comes next by Erica Schoder

Recorded live at the OTT Conference 2026 in Rabat, Morocco, this special edition of OTT Talks brings you the keynote speeches from the 10th edition of the conference.

What happens to think tanks when artificial intelligence can produce analysis in s... more

5 Jun 2026 • 17 min

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Scarlett Varga

Secretary General at Bruegel; co-founder Brussels Binder

Bruegel

Episode: Leading in a changing Europe: Scarlett Varga on neutrality, relevance, and funding

Mario Holzner

Executive Director of the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (WIIW)

Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (WIIW)

Episode: Leading the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies: Mario Holzner on economic think tanks, funding, and independence

Richard Durana

Co-founder and director of INESS, Institute of Economic and Social Studies

INESS (Institute of Economic and Social Studies)

Episode: Leading a think tank in Slovakia: Richard Durana on INESS and 20 years of free‑market advocacy

David Watson

Former director of communications at Chatham House; former director of external affairs at ODI Global; former UK government policymaker; local councillor

Chatham House; ODI Global; London Borough council

Episode: Beyond the report: How think tanks actually influence policy

Petra Reszkető

founder and executive partner, senior researcher at the Budapest Institute

Budapest Institute

Episode: Petra Reszkető from the Budapest Institute on leading an economic think tank in Hungary

Christopher Chibwana

From Hewlett Foundation; funder who previously worked in a think tank

Hewlett Foundation

Episode: Being “the African in the room”: Diversity, power, and proximate funding in global philanthropy — in conversation with Christopher Chibwana & Savior Mwambwa

Savior Mwambwa

From Open Society Foundations; funder with civil society roots

Open Society Foundations

Episode: Being “the African in the room”: Diversity, power, and proximate funding in global philanthropy — in conversation with Christopher Chibwana & Savior Mwambwa

Ngu Wah Win

Research Director at Knowledge Circle Foundation

Knowledge Circle Foundation

Episode: Myanmar’s think tanks after 2021: Risk, exile, and transnational policy influence

Min Zar Ni

PhD student; Deputy Director of Research at CESD Myanmar (former)

Centre for Economic and Social Development (Myanmar)

Episode: Myanmar’s think tanks in a time of crisis: From policy influence to sense-making

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Enrique Mendizabal

Co-host of the OTT Talks/Think Tank series; frequent moderator and interviewer.

Goran Buldioski

Co-host and thinker on European policy ecosystems.

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Excellent resource for anyone who is interested in the world of think tanks, research and independent policy research.
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Great for understanding independence and policy influence in Europe.

Insightful discussions that pull back the curtain on think tanks and funding.

Strong guest roster with practical takeaways for researchers and funders.

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Leading in a changing Europe: Scarlett Varga on neutrality, relevance, and funding

Q: How has Bruegel's role evolved as Europe changes?

Bruegel stayed anchored in strong research and a stable funding base, while gradually expanding its audience and topics to stay relevant, engaging with new actors and reformulating its scope without losing its core independence.

Leading a think tank in Slovakia: Richard Durana on INESS and 20 years of free‑market advocacy

Q: What fundraising approach has helped INESS maintain independence?

A strategy of zero government funding, broad donor diversification, and a focus on institutional rather than project funding, coupled with visible media presence to remain relevant to donors and the public.

Leading a think tank in Slovakia: Richard Durana on INESS and 20 years of free‑market advocacy

Q: How does INESS balance research, policy advocacy, and education?

By maintaining a two-pillar system of expertise plus advocacy and a strong emphasis on education, including large-scale programs like the Economic Olympiad, and regular engagement with media to translate research into accessible knowledge.

Leading a think tank in Slovakia: Richard Durana on INESS and 20 years of free‑market advocacy

Q: What were the core reasons for INESS's formation and its long-term survival?

The move from science to policy was driven by a passion for promoting free-market ideas and education, paired with the deliberate choice to operate independently from government funding and build a diverse donor base to sustain impact over 20 years.

Beyond the report: How think tanks actually influence policy

Q: What is the role of external affairs in a think tank like ODI or Chatham House?

External affairs should wire communications and public engagement into the core research process, ensuring research is shaped by what audiences actually care about and how decision-makers will respond.

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This show features conversations with think tank leaders, funders, and policy researchers from Europe, Asia, and beyond about how independent research influences policy, funding models, and public discourse. Episodes frequently explore topics like neutrality, fundraising, governance, and the evolving role of think tanks in a media-saturated environment, often with practical lessons for researchers, funders, and communications teams. Noteworthy is the focus on funding diversity, regional political contexts, and the personal experiences of leading think tanks navigating crises, digital disruption, and geopolitical shifts. It's likely to appeal to listeners who want granular insights into think tank strategy, credibility, and impact, with a st... more

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7. Savior Mwambwa
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