Think Tanks – Blog do Kanitz

Think Tanks as “Safe Places”

The polarization of Brazilian society has reached its limit and we need to reflect on it. Firstly, Brazil has been accumulating problems over the last 50 years without solving them (the Social Security deficit, for example) and a good part of the population is increasingly worried and desperate about the lack of perspectives and future. Hence the polarization and the vehemence of that polarization. Second, this polarization is expressed more on social networks, where everyone feels entitled to an “opinion” [leia mais]

Think Tanks and the Freedom to Criticize

We live in a unique moment to show Brazilian society that we, the Think Tanks, are the appropriate sphere to discuss public policies. Evidence-based policies, with scientific rigor, and a non-partisan vision. Think Tanks now have a big challenge to face: 1. Show society that our mission is precisely to criticize public policies for their shortcomings and propose solutions 2. Always based on evidence 3. Always listening to all sides involved 4. Always making it clear that we are non-partisan [leia mais]

The Functions of a Think Tank

Normally, a strong Think Tank has 20 resident or part-time researchers, has a board of notables, closely monitors an aspect of society with periodic data and statistics, produces reports and diagnoses from time to time. The answer to “who are the best experts on X subject” should be a Think Tank, not a single individual. We use this definition in choosing what we consider to be an almost Think Tank. A Think Tank should also be a source of human [leia mais]