Proposed institutions
An assembly of member states, governing council, executive secretariat, specialist advisory councils and independent ethics and audit oversight are proposed. Their final form would depend on state agreement.
Founding document · Public overview · Draft 1.0 · 3 October 2026
A framework for independent socioeconomic advice
This public overview explains the founding proposal; it is not an adopted treaty or a founding instrument in force. Think Tank IGO is not yet an established intergovernmental organization, and no state membership is confirmed.
01 / Purpose
Knowledge in the public interest
The proposal seeks to connect international expertise with local needs and provide practical, independent advice that advances peace, sustainable development and human well-being.
Participating governments would define any intergovernmental mandate by formal agreement. Think Tank IGO would advise, not exercise government powers, award funding, procure services or act as a project contractor.
02 / Structure & membership
Separate public authority from specialist participation
Government participation
An authorized representative may discuss the proposal. State membership would require the agreed founding instrument and the government's own approval procedures; a website enquiry cannot create membership.
Expert participation
Experts apply to a separate, free network. Suitable applicants may be interviewed and receive written confirmation. Membership guarantees neither work nor remuneration and conveys no governmental authority.
03 / Advisory process
From a defined challenge to informed choice
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Understand the request
Clarify the challenge, the requesting institution's authority, available evidence, local context and the outcome sought.
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Assemble independent expertise
Identify qualified and available advisors, review relevant interests and agree the scope and confidentiality of the work.
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Invite and assess options
With permission, share an approved brief through appropriate channels. Assess proposals for evidence, feasibility, public benefit, cost and risk.
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Present advice
Provide recommendations, alternatives, assumptions and a possible roadmap. The responsible institution decides what, if anything, to adopt.
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Review learning
Where agreed, review progress and lessons with information supplied by the institution or its implementation partners.
04 / Safeguards
Independence, consent and clear terms
Challenge submissions are private by default; publication requires explicit permission. Confidential assignments are shared only with approved experts under appropriate terms.
Submitting a challenge and its initial review are free. Some assignments may be free or subsidized; other fees and third-party costs must be agreed in advance. Donations or introductions cannot determine advice or appointments.
No affiliation with the United Nations, World Bank, IMF or WHO is claimed. Cooperation with any institution would require its own formal arrangements.
A proposal open to consultation
The founding charter is a draft for discussion with prospective states, not a document in force.