current projects
From Science to Practice
This 2019 two-day conference, which gathered two dozen of high-level speakers from various fields, investigated how to improve the interface among researchers, decision-makers, and policy practitioners to inform global efforts to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The next edition will take place in 2021.
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11 – 12 December 2019
From Science to Practice: Strengthening Research Uptake to Achieve the SDGs
From Science to Practice: Strengthening Research Uptake to Achieve the SDGs
Think Tank Talks
Think Tank Talks are an event format where experts on the topic covered are invited by the Think Tank Hub to present their field of expertise to a diverse group of participants from the International Geneva ecosystem. The aim of this event series is to generate a debate and to discuss different approaches and problem-solving techniques that can be applied to current matters we are facing.
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26 January 2021
Are FinTechs the Silver Bullet to Achieve the SDGs?
Are FinTechs the Silver Bullet to Achieve the SDGs?
29 October 2020
Ivana Bartoletti on Power, Politics and AI
Ivana Bartoletti on Power, Politics and AI
19 May 2020
Gender Data: The Unlearned Lessons of Global Pandemics
Gender Data: The Unlearned Lessons of Global Pandemics
18 May 2020
Health Data Exchange in Times of Covid-19
Health Data Exchange in Times of Covid-19
07 February 2020
Defending democracies under attack: The role of think tanks
Defending democracies under attack: The role of think tanks
28 November 2019
Alexa, a victim of sexism? A talk on gender and machines
Alexa, a victim of sexism? A talk on gender and machines
26 September 2019
Participation of Women and Girls in Sport
Participation of Women and Girls in Sport
16 May 2019
Trends and Trajectories along the Line of Contact in Ukraine
Trends and Trajectories along the Line of Contact in Ukraine
29 January 2019
Taming Cerberus: International Development beyond the SDGs
Taming Cerberus: International Development beyond the SDGs
03 December 2018
AI and Diplomacy: A New Tool for Diplomats ?
AI and Diplomacy: A New Tool for Diplomats ?
05 September 2017
Perceptions Biais in Modern Workplace
Perceptions Biais in Modern Workplace
past projects
SDG Accelerator
The 2017 SDG Accelerator #PolicyHack was a two and a half day event that aimed to create a space for the development of new tools and innovations tackling SDG number 5: gender equality. Bright minds from all walks of life brought in their individual skills and professional experiences in order to brainstorm, discuss and find innovative and sustainable solutions to twelve proposed challenges.
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WinterSchool for Thinktankers
From 2017 to 2020, the Think Tank Hub, in collaboration with On Think Tanks (OTT), organised the WISCH - WinterSchool for Thinktankers. WISCH is a seven-day intensive course with lectures and guided group work for young and proactive individuals who are eager to develop their knowledge and understanding of think tanks and to prepare themselves to become future policy entrepreneurs. It offers practical skills, opportunities and networks to help think tanks grow in core areas such as fundraising, communications, financial management, policy engagement and more.
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