In a world beset by myriads of economic, social and political challenges, think tanks serve as the bridge between decision makers and researchers. A think tank is a body of experts that provides evidence-based research andadvisory on specific socio-economic problems. Most are non-governmental organizations, but some are semi-autonomous government agencies,businesses or political parties.
Think tanksare often funded by private individuals, businesses or government grants. They foster high-level stakeholder dialogues, publish articles or draft legislation used by governments or private entities to achieve their goals.
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In Nigeria, most think thanks are focused onpublic policy, democracy, strategy and socio-economic development. Several that frequently come up in national discourse include: The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
