Event Reminder: Can Local Think Tanks Save Democracy?

Event Reminder: Can Local Think Tanks Save Democracy? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

Read this email in your browser. Don’t forget to tune in tomorrow to hear from these speakers as we explore the role and impact of think tanks in strengthening democracy during times of crisis. Simeon Djankov, Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics and former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Bulgaria Brian Joseph, Vice President, Programs, National Endowment for Democracy Sarah Lucas, Program Officer, Gender Equity and Governance, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Arpita Nepal, Co-Founder and Advisor of Research & Development, Samriddhi Foundation Roxana Nicula, Chair of Board of Trustees, Foundation for the Advancement of Liberty Fouad Pervez, Senior Policy Analyst, FP Analytics Isabel Schmidt, Policy Analyst, FP Analytics Matt Warner, President, Atlas Network  Register We live in volatile times. Around the world, concerns about democratic backsliding, political polarization, and rising authoritarianism have been exacerbated by the impacts of the pandemic, which have widened social inequalities and amplified threats to economic and civil liberties. In the face of these worrisome trends, can think tanks be a source of stability and help restore trust in institutions by fostering policy reform and social cohesion?    A new study by FP Analytics, supported by the Atlas Network, examines this issue by looking at the impact of democracy-building, free market-focused think tanks, and their effectiveness in advancing locally driven reform initiatives. Join us as we launch the report and highlight its key findings. A panel of experts and practitioners will share ideas about the evolving role of local think tanks amid the changing global landscape, lessons learned in response to COVID-19, and what think tanks should do to remain constructive and relevant in tackling the world’s biggest challenges. For more information about our program and speakers, please visit our website. Event Details Can Local Think Tanks Save Democracy? July 28, 2021 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT   Register   ​​​​​ Want to receive FP newsletters? Manage your FP newsletter preferences. unsubscribe  |  privacy policy  |  contact us  |  advertise Foreign Policy magazine is a division of Graham Holdings Company. All contents © 2021 The Slate Group, LLC. All rights reserved. Foreign Policy, 1750 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20006.

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