RE: [Futurework] Meme 031

[Karen Watters Cole]

Title: Drachma

GREAT STUFF, Arthur, concerning Think Tanks.  I always look forward to these Memes.  Thank you, as always.  Karen Watters Cole PUBLIC POLICY Think Tanks Think tanks are institutions organized to conduct research and produce (somewhat) independent, policy-relevant knowledge. They fill a space between the academic world and government. Many of them have been pioneers in the development and use of futures research. In its online publication U.S. Foreign Policy Agenda, the Department of State describes the historic role of think tanks and provides some insights into the formation of independent policy options in Washington. [Dept of State] Although the article views the think tank as largely a U.S. phenomenon, they do exist throughout the world. Japan's National Institute for Research Advancement maintains a hyperlinked list of major think tanks throughout the world. [NIRA]   Outgoing Mail Scanned by NAV 2002