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Advisory programmes

Knowledge organized around public challenges

The proposed programmes bring disciplines together around questions defined by governments and public institutions. They are advisory in nature and do not replace lawful public authority, regulated professional services or implementation responsibility.
An analytical map linking public services, infrastructure, communities and environmental systems
Illustrative systems analysis; not a record of an existing project.

Socioeconomic questions are connected systems. Advice must examine institutions, people, resources and long-term consequences together.

01

Governance and public institutions

Independent analysis on public policy, institutional capacity, public-service improvement, accountability and coordination.

Illustrative questions

  • How could responsibilities between national and local agencies be coordinated more clearly?
  • Which reforms would most improve the reliability of a public service?

Possible outputs

  • Options brief
  • Institutional readiness assessment
  • Evidence review
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02

Economic development

Advice on inclusive growth, employment, productive sectors, trade, financial systems and the conditions that support resilient economies.

Illustrative questions

  • Which sectors could create durable local employment?
  • What conditions would help small enterprises access finance?

Possible outputs

  • Sector options brief
  • Evidence review
  • Stakeholder consultation summary
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03

Technology and industry

Assessment of digital systems, artificial intelligence, engineering, manufacturing and infrastructure options within their social and institutional context.

Illustrative questions

  • Is an institution ready to adopt a proposed digital system safely?
  • What are the trade-offs between alternative infrastructure technologies?

Possible outputs

  • Technology readiness assessment
  • Options comparison
  • Risk and safeguards note
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04

Health and education

Evidence-led advice on stronger systems, skills, workforce development, access and the quality of essential public services.

Illustrative questions

  • Where are the main barriers to accessing essential services?
  • How could skills training better match future workforce needs?

Possible outputs

  • Evidence review
  • Access and equity assessment
  • Options brief
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05

Food and water security

Expertise for agriculture, food supply systems, water access and resource management, exploring practical approaches suited to local conditions and available resources.

Illustrative questions

  • How resilient is a water supply to drought or demand growth?
  • Which practices could reduce losses in a local food supply chain?

Possible outputs

  • Resilience assessment
  • Options brief
  • Evidence review
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06

Environment and climate

Specialist insight on energy systems, environmental risks, climate resilience and resource efficiency across economic and community priorities.

Illustrative questions

  • Which climate risks matter most for a region's infrastructure?
  • What energy-transition options fit local economic priorities?

Possible outputs

  • Climate risk screening
  • Options brief
  • Evidence review
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07

Peace and social cooperation

Dialogue, inclusion, conflict prevention and social-cohesion analysis within a lawful civilian advisory mandate.

Illustrative questions

  • What factors are straining trust between communities and institutions?
  • How could dialogue processes become more inclusive?

Possible outputs

  • Context analysis
  • Dialogue design options
  • Evidence review
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08

Crisis preparedness

Multidisciplinary advice for preparedness, institutional resilience, continuity and recovery planning.

Illustrative questions

  • How well prepared are essential services for a prolonged disruption?
  • What lessons from past emergencies should shape recovery planning?

Possible outputs

  • Preparedness assessment
  • Continuity options brief
  • Lessons-learned review
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Questions and outputs are illustrative of the advisory scope. Any assignment, its outputs and responsibilities would be agreed separately; Think Tank IGO does not fund, procure or deliver projects.

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